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Startup, Limenet: calcium bicarbonates from CO₂ to benefit marine biota

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Limenet is a startup from Lombardy that developed a revolutionary technology that allows to t...

Startup, Olombria: pollination with hoverflies and precision technology

In a scenario where bees are declining due to industrial agriculture, pathogens, biodiversity loss, pesticide use, and climate change, the London-based Olombria offers farmers solutions for pollinat...

Startup, Urban Machine: robotics and AI for recovering waste wood

Urban Machine is a start-up leading the way in sustainable wood recovery. The US-based company uses artificial intelligence and robotics to remove metal fasteners from waste wood generated by constr...

Startup, Mykor: building insulation from mushrooms

Mykor uses biotechnology to produce insulation from industrial residues and mycelium, aiming to decarbonise the construction industry. The startup's first product, MykoFoam, is an acoustic and therm...

Startup: inks and pigments from algal waste with Living Ink

Living Ink is on a mission to make pigments and inks more sustainable by transforming waste from algae grown in the United States into renewable, value-added colour solutions. Based in Colorado...

Startup Lendis: office furniture and products for rent to fight waste

German startup Lendis offers a subscription-based rental service for furniture, acoustic solutions, laptops, smartphones and other office appliances, allowing equipment to be used in multiple c...

Startup EmCoin: Energy as a Currency to Protect the Environment

The EmCoin project, developed by the Resconda Association (Conscious REStitution of the Environmental Debt) and the Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering (DISEG) at the Pol...

Startup: textile circularity and social inclusion with United Repair Centre

United Repair Centre (URC) offers an alternative to purchasing new clothes by providing repair services for brands. Established as a social enterprise, URC is a cross-sector collaboration invol...

Startup, protecting forests and indigenous communities in the Andes with Acción Andina

The 7,000-kilometer-long Andes Mountains, which make up only 1% of the earth's surface, are home to a rich and diverse ecosystem. There are 15% of all plant and wildlife species, including more than...

Startup, compostable period products and diapers made from seaweed with Vyld

The Germany-based startup Vyld develops sustainable, ocean-friendly, and healthy absorbent products made from seaweed. As of today, Vyld's products are Kelpon, the world's first tampon made from sea...

Startup, Zupply: automation platform for circular building projects

Zupply is a Danish startup that supports companies in the construction industry in transitioning to circular economy models. They do so by using data and automation to initiate workflows to efficien...

Startup: Cloov, the rental and second-hand platform for fashion brands

By using proprietary software, the Cloov startup enables apparel and accessories brands to create an online platform for rental and second-hand sales. Through its Software-as-a-service (SaaS), in ju...

Startup: RECO2, sustainable cobblestones out of industrial waste

Metallurgic, mining and glass scraps are transformed by a patented production process into Vytreum, a material used for outdoor flooring with characteristics comparable to current ceramic and c...

Startup: Broccoli, the Sharefunding Platform for Sustainable Food Companies

“In the last two years, nothing has been more important on the agenda than our health and our climate impact. Issues that will not be resolved in the next century. However, we can have an impa...

Startup, Beni: the Browser Extension that Promotes Second-hand Purchases

Beni is a browser extension that makes it easy to buy specific items of clothing second-hand. The extension works by intercepting online shopping searches and pointing users toward the same pro...

Climatiq, Real-time Data on the Carbon Footprint of Products and Companies

Founded in 2021 by Hessam Lavi, Philipp von Bieberstein, and Isis T. Baulig, Climatiq is an integrated carbon intelligence solution that allows companies to incorporate greenhouse gas emission ...

Startup: Smartex, Artificial Intelligence for a More Efficient and Sustainable Textile Industry

Smartex is the Portuguese company that, using artificial intelligence and machine learning, inspects fabrics in real time with precision and speed. Thanks to cameras, sensors, and a lighting system,...

Startup, solar energy against food waste with S4S Technologies

Much of India's rural population relies on small-scale farming for their income and livelihood. But each year about 30 percent of agricultural products are wasted before they leave the farms. ...

Startup, recycling polycotton and polyester fabrics with Circ

US company Circ, one of the finalists of the 2023 Earthshot Prize, has developed an innovative method to recycle polycotton through a technology that transforms fabrics back into the raw materi...

Startup, cutting-edge Reforestation Technology with Land Life Company

Land Life Company is a reforestation company that plants trees on a large scale, deploying innovative technologies and offering businesses a sustainable and transparent way to offset carbon emission...