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Lasso Loop creates in-home appliances that use advanced computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to sense, keep separate, clean, and process glass, plastic, and metal containers. By keeping materials separate and free of contamination, our in-home appliance maximizes the value of these materials - allowing them to be closed-loop recycled into similar products. Traditional recycling is broken. Lasso is changing recycling for good. Lasso Loop Recycling was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Litro de Luz is a decentralized solar energy company focused on addressing energy and internet access deficiencies in rural and conflict-affected areas of Colombia and Latin America. The organization aims to combat digital poverty, which impacts billions globally, by providing innovative solar-powered lighting solutions. Utilizing simple and sustainable technology, Litro de Luz creates solar-powered streetlights from recycled materials, enabling communities without electricity to gain affordable and reliable lighting. This initiative not only enhances safety but also fosters educational and economic opportunities, aligning with several Sustainable Development Goals. Through its efforts, Litro de Luz strives to improve the quality of life for underserved populations by offering accessible energy and connectivity solutions.

CH-Bioforce provides a revolutionary technology for converting all biomass components into high-value material streams - dissolving pulp, polymeric hemicellulose, and sulphur-free lignin. These valuable biomaterials can replace fossil and food-based raw materials in multiple industries, such as textiles and packaging applications.

EcoPackers Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of biodegradable packaging materials. Established in 2018, EcoPackers utilizes plant-based resources to produce 100% biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastic inputs. The company's eco-resins enable plastic manufacturers globally to develop innovative, non-toxic, and compostable single-use packaging solutions. Through its commitment to sustainability, EcoPackers aims to reduce environmental impact and promote the use of eco-friendly materials in the packaging industry.

Verqor is a platform that provides financing and technology solutions for the agricultural sector. It enables farmers to acquire inputs and equipment on credit through cashless transactions, supported by a data-driven credit scoring approach that promotes financial inclusion and modernization of farming practices. The platform also serves financial institutions by presenting low-risk agricultural lending opportunities based on credit criteria that consider nontraditional data sources. In addition, it helps crop buyers achieve more reliable supply chains by linking lenders, farmers, and buyers with transparent credit and procurement information. Verqor focuses on improving control and transparency across the agricultural value chain, accelerating access to capital, and enabling farmers to adopt new technologies and inputs to boost productivity.