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Returnal is a retail-focused business that specializes in product trade-ins and refurbishment. It extends the lifecycle of products by collecting them, refurbishing them, and redistributing them to partner networks, thereby promoting sustainability and helping retailers expand their market share through repeated sales.

Rookwood Operations specializes in sustainable phosphate management. It develops a platform to extract and repurpose excess nutrients from water, land, and farm waste, creating natural, bio-based materials. This process supports sustainable agriculture, improves environmental outcomes, and reduces dependence on mined phosphate resources. The company serves water utilities, farmers, and land developers.

PlantSea is a company based in Gaerwen, England, that specializes in the manufacture and development of sustainable products utilizing seaweed and aquaculture materials. The company focuses on providing biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, thereby aiming to minimize environmental damage. PlantSea offers biomaterials derived from seaweed and other organic substances that are naturally degradable and compostable. Additionally, the company supports seaweed aquaculture, promoting sustainable raw material production and contributing to carbon sequestration. Through its innovative products, PlantSea enables clients to meet their sustainability and environmental objectives.

LabCycle is an innovative company focused on recycling hazardous plastic waste specifically from laboratories, thereby pioneering the creation of 100% recycled laboratory consumables. By collaborating with both public and private laboratories, LabCycle aims to address the significant issue of laboratory waste, which amounts to approximately 5.4 million tonnes annually. The company has demonstrated substantial environmental benefits, achieving a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 93% decrease in energy usage compared to traditional waste disposal methods such as incineration and autoclaving. LabCycle has developed proprietary technologies for sorting, decontaminating, and recycling plastics, facilitating a circular economy within the research and healthcare sectors. The company has secured essential grants and is currently conducting pilots with the NHS and other private entities, reflecting strong validation of its business model. With a growing interest from laboratories worldwide, LabCycle is seeking funding to expand its operations, including the establishment of an automated decontamination system that is projected to recycle over 350 tonnes of plastic annually while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Cleaner Seas Group is an environmental technology company that specializes in developing innovative solutions to combat microplastic pollution across land, sea, and air. The company focuses on creating sustainable products for everyday living, particularly through its advanced microfiber filter technology. These filters are designed for use in washing machines and are capable of capturing the smallest particles of microplastic pollution generated during laundry processes. Cleaner Seas Group manufactures and licenses these filters, distributing them directly and through partnerships with washing machine and other manufacturers. By enabling consumers and industries to adopt sustainable practices, the company aims to make a significant positive impact on the environment.

Halocycle is a waste management company established in 2020 and based in London, United Kingdom. The company specializes in innovative microwave processing technology that converts plastic waste into oil and gas. Halocycle's focus is on recycling various types of plastic, particularly chlorine-containing plastics such as PVC. By utilizing this technology, Halocycle significantly reduces the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills, is incinerated, or leaks into the environment. The company's efforts aim to facilitate the reduction, reuse, and recycling of plastics, contributing to solutions for the global plastics problem through innovation and collaboration.

CauliBox is a company that specializes in providing reusable food packaging solutions aimed at transforming the urban food industry. By leveraging innovative technology and automation, CauliBox simplifies the processes of sourcing, returning, washing, and collecting packaging. This approach facilitates a shift towards sustainability for both customers and restaurants, making it more accessible and convenient. The company's mission is to enable positive environmental, social, and economic impacts within local communities through its digitally enabled packaging systems.

recupuk produces reusable and recyclable plastic cups ideal for sporting stadiums, festivals, and arenas.