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Parcel Health develops sustainable medication packaging made from paper. Their products are brandable, compostable, and offer improved temperature control during shipping compared to traditional plastic bottles.

Reclamation Factory is an Environmental Services offering firm making automated and transparent plastics recycling equipment.

Ecotone Renewables develops sustainable solutions for food waste management. Their flagship product, 'Seahorse', converts organic waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertilizer through anaerobic digestion, aiming to close the food loop.

Parcel Health develops sustainable medication packaging made from paper. Their products are brandable, compostable, and offer improved temperature control during shipping compared to traditional plastic bottles.

Parcel Health develops sustainable medication packaging made from paper. Their products are brandable, compostable, and offer improved temperature control during shipping compared to traditional plastic bottles.

Parcel Health develops sustainable medication packaging made from paper. Their products are brandable, compostable, and offer improved temperature control during shipping compared to traditional plastic bottles.

CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of TrashBot, an autonomous waste management system that enhances the recycling process. Utilizing robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, TrashBot effectively identifies and segregates sorting waste from recyclables. This innovative approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also supports recycling plants by making recycling more affordable and efficient. The system incorporates cloud-connected technology, cameras, and sensors to scan materials, providing valuable data for recyclers and promoting sustainable waste management solutions to address ongoing environmental challenges.

Thread LLC, established in 2010 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in producing and marketing fabric made from recycled materials. The company's unique process involves transforming trash and plastic bottles from developing countries into raw materials for fabric production. This fabric is then used by apparel and accessories brands to create environmentally and socially responsible products. Thread's impact is significant, with its fabric supporting nearly 2,700 income opportunities and collecting over 6 million bottles monthly from communities in Haiti and Honduras. The company also captures and shares the stories of those positively affected by its process through its Ground to Good storytelling platform, helping brands enhance their social impact narrative.