Startup, Ecococon: Straw and Wood Panels from Slovakia
“We are revolutionising the construction sector by providing a building system that is climate neutral, healthy, effective and designed to be safely returned to nature after use,” says E...
Startup, Leko Labs: Wood for Construction Powered by AI and Robotics
Leko Labs, which describes itself as a “carbon-negative construction company”, has developed a new system for walls and flooring based exclusively on wood and wood fibre that could ...
Startup: Restor’s Open Maps Highlight Forest Restoration Potential
“Forest restoration alone has the potential to cut approximately 30% of carbon emissions and prevent approximately 60% of forecast biodiversity loss, all while improving food security for over...
Startup: EcoEx, the Digital Platform That Certifies EPR Compliance in India
Indian EPR legislation for “Plastic Waste Management Rules”, approved in 2016, asserts the responsibility of producers, importers, and trademark owners to ensure the treatment of their w...
Startup, Coffee Pod Recycling in the UK with Podback
Podback is a not-for-profit UK-based coffee pod recycling service. Created by major pod manufacturers like Nespresso, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, and Tassimo, it is the first cross-sector schem...
Startup: ShareWares Revolutionizes EPR Starting with Takeaway Cups
ShareWares is a pioneering company in the field of extended producer responsibility, which promotes the concept of shared property and facilitates the reuse and redistribution of products. The ...
Startup, The Knotty Ones: sustainable knitwear that helps women
The Knotty Ones is a sustainable clothing brand deeply rooted in Baltic culture and Lithuanian knitting traditions, committed to eco-friendly practices and using natural materials. Based in Vilnius,...
Startup, Pesky Fish: The Catch of the Day without Intermediaries, against Waste and Bycatch
The United Kingdom, an island with over 19,000 miles of coastline, exports 73% of the fish it catches but imports 80% of the fish it consumes. This paradox drove Ben King and Aiden Berry to establis...