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swap-studio is an exclusive online community where reuse is a lifestyle choice. It is changing the face of the resale industry with a resurgence of the barter system, but without the need to give-and-take from the same person. Members swap things they no longer want using a community currency called ‘kudos’. Current collections include fashion, living and kids products. All products are curated in-house for quality and individuality. Via a Zero Waste Partnership Program, swap-studio also partners with selected retail brands to to offer a sustainable liquidation strategy for overstock and showcase their commitment to a circular economy. Membership to swap-studio via a monthly subscription which allows members to accumulate kudos and swap an unlimited number of items. There is no money exchanged between parties to a swap, only Kudos. Currently only available in the Netherlands with a staged global rollout planned for 2022.

SUNT is an Amsterdam-based startup that makes food products from discarded bananas.

The Renewal Workshop partners with the world’s best- loved brands and retailers to renew their “unsellable” returns and excess inventory.

Notpla Limited is a London-based company specializing in the manufacture of sustainable packaging products aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact. Established in 2014 and formerly known as Skipping Rocks Lab Limited, Notpla offers a variety of innovative items, including plastic-free takeaway food containers, biodegradable sachets, and waterproof cardboard boxes. The company’s products are designed to be naturally derived and biodegradable, requiring no specialized facilities for disposal. By focusing on advanced packaging solutions that can decompose naturally, Notpla seeks to contribute to a healthier planet and help customers minimize their plastic waste and carbon footprint.

RR is disrupting the way how fashion industry handles waste from its production. We help to bring down the cost of sourcing of waste for textile recyclers and help along to scaling up circular economy.

Black Bear Carbon BV specializes in converting waste tires into carbon black and green energy, operating primarily in the Netherlands and internationally. Founded in 2010 and based in Nederweert, the company utilizes a circular economy model to transform end-of-life tires into sustainable products. Its carbon black, a form of elemental carbon produced through controlled pyrolysis and partial combustion, is employed in various applications, including tires, technical rubber products, plastics, and paints. Additionally, Black Bear Carbon powers its tire shredding operations with electricity generated on-site, while also supplying excess energy to local industries and grids. By providing a renewable resource that reduces reliance on oil and lowers carbon dioxide emissions, the company promotes environmentally friendly practices in the manufacturing sector.

RR is disrupting the way how fashion industry handles waste from its production. We help to bring down the cost of sourcing of waste for textile recyclers and help along to scaling up circular economy.

Vigga is a Danish company founded in 2014 that offers a subscription-based service for organic maternity and children's wear. Through its innovative product-service system, Vigga enables parents to lease high-quality clothing, addressing the rapid growth of children and the changing needs of expectant mothers. The service allows customers to select clothes in the appropriate sizes, use them for a specified period, and return them once they are no longer needed. This model not only provides economic benefits but also promotes sustainability by reducing material consumption and environmental impact. By May 2017, Vigga had circulated over 100,000 pieces of clothing, contributing to significant water savings and reductions in CO2 emissions. The company's approach emphasizes the advantages of reuse over recycling, highlighting substantial benefits in climate impact, resource use, and water consumption compared to traditional clothing consumption practices.

Ecovative Design LLC is a biomaterials company based in Green Island, New York, with manufacturing facilities in Troy and Paradise, California. Founded in 2007 by Eben Bayer and Gavin McIntyre, the company creates sustainable materials inspired by the natural bonding properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Its product line includes Myco board for furniture components, Myco foam for packaging and insulation, Myco make for various consumer goods, and Myco flex and grow materials. Ecovative aims to replace conventional plastics and foams with eco-friendly alternatives that are both high-performing and cost-effective. The company has received multiple grants from organizations such as the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency, which have supported its development of innovative materials that align with sustainability goals. Through its research and development, Ecovative continues to pioneer the use of natural composites in various applications, contributing to a more sustainable future.