Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a venture capital investment firm based in Ottawa, established in 2001. The organization focuses on funding and supporting Canadian cleantech projects, helping companies advance innovative technologies to market. SDTC's investments span various sectors, including agriculture, energy efficiency, green buildings, transportation, and waste management. By fostering the growth of these companies, SDTC aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and generate export opportunities while delivering environmental and health benefits to Canadians. Operating independently, SDTC collaborates with a diverse network of partners from private industry, academia, and government, both domestically and internationally, to enhance the impact of its initiatives. The organization receives funding from the Government of Canada to further its mission.
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Past deals in Recycling
Cyclic Materials
Grant in 2023
Cyclic Materials specializes in recycling services that focus on recovering rare earth elements from landfill-bound products. The company aims to minimize the need for new mining operations and facilitate the transition to electric mobility and cleaner energy solutions. By implementing an innovative process to reclaim critical metals used in high-performance magnets, Cyclic Materials supports industries such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics. This approach not only helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions but also enhances local supply chains by reintroducing these materials back into the manufacturing process.
Skaldyr
Grant in 2023
Skaldyr upcycles seafood waste into ingredients for food, animal feed, and fertilizer.
Plaex
Grant in 2022
Plaex Building Systems is dedicated to addressing the significant waste generated by the construction industry through innovative solutions. The company specializes in transforming various types of recycled waste, including agricultural, marine, and municipal plastics, into a unique composite material known as PLAEXcrete, which consists of over 90% recycled content. This sustainable material is used to manufacture modular construction blocks that eliminate the need for cutting or mortar, thereby streamlining the building process and reducing costs for builders. By focusing on waste management and the conversion of thermal plastic waste into durable building materials, Plaex Building Systems offers a practical approach to sustainable construction practices.
Reusables
Seed Round in 2022
Reusables.com is a company focused on reducing plastic waste by facilitating the transition from single-use packaging to reusable options for restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. Through its innovative container tracking platform, Reusables provides businesses with the tools needed to implement a circular economy. The platform utilizes IoT-enabled technology to track reusable containers, allowing for real-time visibility and connectivity among end-users, restaurants, cleaning services, and logistics partners. Reusables offers a zero-waste container-sharing service featuring durable stainless steel containers that can be used, returned, sanitized, and reused up to a thousand times before being recycled. The company's mission is to replace single-use packaging with sustainable alternatives, aiming for a future with zero waste.
Prairie Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Prairie Robotics is focused on developing artificial intelligence solutions aimed at improving waste management and recycling processes. The company creates IoT-based systems that assist municipalities by equipping recycling vehicles with cameras, GPS, and onboard computers to identify contaminants at the household level. This technology enables better sorting and estimation of the types and weights of waste, ultimately helping to eliminate residential contamination in recycling streams. Additionally, Prairie Robotics offers targeted education platforms to equip municipalities and waste management companies with the necessary resources for effective outreach and contamination reduction initiatives. Through these innovations, the company seeks to enhance recycling efficiency and promote sustainable waste practices.
Cobric Chemicals
Grant in 2021
Cobric Chemicals specializes in clean-tech solutions, focusing on the development and implementation of innovative recycling technologies. The company has created a proprietary high-temperature metal recovery process designed to extract zinc from secondary sources, enhancing efficiency in by-product management. Cobric collaborates with established waste management firms to develop its waste recycling market, aiming to mitigate risks and expedite profitability. By commercializing and demonstrating its clean-tech solutions, Cobric enables clients to license these technologies for specific applications, thereby promoting sustainable practices within the recycling industry.
Polystyvert
Grant in 2021
Polystyvert Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2011, specializing in polystyrene recycling services. Based in Anjou, the company employs innovative dissolution technology to efficiently collect and recycle polystyrene, restoring it to its original quality. By focusing on recycling, Polystyvert aims to reduce the volume of polystyrene waste in landfills and minimize fossil fuel consumption, thereby contributing to environmental preservation. The company's services enhance the product life cycle of polystyrene, offering a sustainable solution for clients seeking to mitigate their environmental impact.
PyroGenesis
Grant in 2021
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and systems. The company offers a range of innovative solutions for various industries, including metallurgical, mining, oil and gas, and environmental sectors. Key products include the DROSRITE process for enhancing metal recovery from dross, plasma atomized metal powders, and the PUREVAP process for producing high purity silicon. Additionally, PyroGenesis provides plasma torches for applications in waste treatment, nanotechnology, and advanced materials production, as well as systems for plasma arc gasification and waste destruction. The company is recognized for its engineering and manufacturing expertise, operating from a significant facility in Montréal, Canada, and serving clients across multiple countries.
EcoPackers
Grant in 2020
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.
Absolute Combustion
Seed Round in 2020
Absolute Combustion International is a company specializing in burner products and solutions focused on enhancing combustion technology while prioritizing environmental sustainability. They offer a range of services that include greenhouse gas reduction, air pollution control equipment, energy efficiency solutions, and heat transfer efficiency improvements. The company's advanced burner technology enhances the performance of industrial combustion systems, particularly in sectors such as aerospace, oil and gas, and recycling. By improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions, Absolute Combustion enables its clients to lower operational costs and enhance workplace safety. Their commitment to clean combustion technology aligns with the goal of fostering a more sustainable future and minimizing the environmental impact of industrial processes.
Pyrowave
Grant in 2020
Pyrowave Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in advanced recycling technology solutions using microwave-based chemical processes to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastics back into their molecular form, identical to virgin materials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakville, Pyrowave has developed a patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology that stands at the forefront of the recycling industry. The company leases its innovative recycling machines and sells the high-value liquid products and materials generated during the recycling process. By facilitating the infinite regeneration of plastics, Pyrowave enables its clients, including municipal entities and private recyclers, to significantly reduce plastic waste and contribute to a circular plastic economy.
RecycleSmart Solutions
Grant in 2020
RecycleSmart Solutions is a Canadian waste management company that specializes in optimizing recycling processes for businesses. It operates the largest container sensor system in Canada, providing real-time data and analytics to enhance hauling efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase waste diversion rates. By leveraging data-driven insights, RecycleSmart helps businesses streamline their waste collection and recycling operations, ultimately driving sustainability and cost savings.
EnerPure
Grant in 2019
EnerPure is a cleantech energy company focused on recycling waste petroleum into clean fuel and energy. The company has developed a proprietary technology that transforms waste oil into diesel fuel through a systematic process that includes pre-treatment, preparation of feedstock, and refining via distillation and filtration. This innovative approach not only provides a sustainable solution for waste oil disposal but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. By enabling clients to minimize their environmental impact, EnerPure contributes to cleaner energy solutions while fostering local employment opportunities.
C2CNT
Grant in 2019
C2CNT is a company specializing in the development and commercialization of carbon capture technology, aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. The company focuses on collecting carbon dioxide emissions from thermal power generation and other industrial processes, converting them into high-value carbon nanotubes. This innovative process not only addresses climate change by reducing carbon dioxide levels but also produces carbon nanotubes that are cheaper, more sustainable, and of superior quality by utilizing recycled carbon dioxide. C2CNT is actively rolling out its carbon nanotube products and offering licenses for its carbon capture technology, contributing significantly to global climate solutions.
Kruger
Grant in 2019
Kruger Inc. is a diversified company engaged in several traditional industries, including pulp and paper, forest products, and containerboard and packaging. The company specializes in manufacturing a wide range of products, such as publication papers, tissue products, corrugated packaging, and specialty papers, utilizing renewable resources and recycled fibers. Kruger has also expanded its operations into renewable energy and the production of wines and spirits. By focusing on sustainability, Kruger aims to provide eco-friendly and reliable solutions for various industries while transforming renewable resources into quality essentials for everyday life.
Genecis
Seed Round in 2019
Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradable plastics and other high-value materials. It converts organic waste into PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biodegradable, compostable, and non-toxic polymer that can be tuned to replace a wide variety of traditional plastics. PHA can be used for single-use plastics, clothing and textiles, automotive interiors, medical tools and products, and food contact applications.
Waste Robotics
Grant in 2019
Waste Robotics specializes in developing intelligent recycling robots aimed at enhancing the efficiency of waste management processes. The company leverages advanced technologies, including computer vision, deep learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence, to create robotic systems capable of recognizing and extracting various types of waste materials. By replacing traditional human pickers in North American recycling centers, Waste Robotics addresses the challenges posed by rising labor costs and the scarcity of skilled workers. Its adaptable robotic solutions cater to a wide range of waste sectors, including organic matter, construction and demolition debris, and recyclable materials. Through these innovations, Waste Robotics seeks to transform the waste recycling industry, making facilities smaller, safer, and more efficient.
Consolidated Biofuels
Grant in 2018
Consolidated Biofuels is a biodiesel manufacturing company based in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. It specializes in producing biodiesel from second-generation feedstock, utilizing materials such as used restaurant grease and beef tallow sourced from renderings. The company operates a facility equipped with an in-house laboratory, ensuring that its biodiesel products meet or exceed industry specifications. Through its sustainable practices, Consolidated Biofuels contributes to the growing demand for renewable energy sources.
Li-Cycle
Grant in 2018
Li-Cycle is a clean technology company specializing in the resource recovery of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. The company employs its proprietary Spoke and Hub recycling process, which enables the efficient processing of battery manufacturing scrap and spent batteries. At its Spokes, Li-Cycle produces black mass and other intermediate products, while its Hubs focus on recovering valuable raw materials such as lithium carbonate, cobalt sulphate, and nickel sulphate. Committed to sustainable practices, Li-Cycle’s technology allows for the recovery of 80 to 100% of materials found in lithium-ion batteries, addressing the growing demand for critical battery resources in an environmentally responsible manner.
Sanexen
Grant in 2018
Sanexen provides water main rehabilitation, site remediation, risk assessment, revegetation, soil and materials management, construction and demolition fines recycling, and regulated materials management. They also provide solutions to industrial, municipal, and governmental customers and partners.
Polystyvert
Venture Round in 2018
Polystyvert Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2011, specializing in polystyrene recycling services. Based in Anjou, the company employs innovative dissolution technology to efficiently collect and recycle polystyrene, restoring it to its original quality. By focusing on recycling, Polystyvert aims to reduce the volume of polystyrene waste in landfills and minimize fossil fuel consumption, thereby contributing to environmental preservation. The company's services enhance the product life cycle of polystyrene, offering a sustainable solution for clients seeking to mitigate their environmental impact.
New Rubber Technologies
Grant in 2018
New Rubber Technologies (NRT) specializes in the devulcanization and reformulation of rubber materials, focusing on the reuse of waste rubbers and plastics to create new products. By utilizing end-of-life tires and other rubber waste streams as primary feedstocks, the company produces devulcanized rubber particulates. This innovative approach allows manufacturers to reduce costs while providing sustainable material options derived from waste. NRT is recognized as a leader in developing unique rubber compounds and OEM-manufactured goods, contributing to a more circular economy in the rubber industry.
KMX Technologies
Grant in 2018
KMX Technologies specializes in membrane distillation technology aimed at enhancing the separation and recovery of valuable chemicals and water treatment processes. The company offers innovative solutions that integrate with conventional methods like reverse osmosis and distillation to achieve more efficient separations. Its primary applications span various industries, including mining, desalination, oil and gas, environmental remediation, and industrial waste management. By providing next-generation systems that focus on low-cost solutions for brine concentration and organic solvent recovery, KMX Technologies addresses critical mineral extraction and water treatment challenges effectively.
GreenMantra Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
GreenMantra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Brantford that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and other chemicals derived from recycled plastics. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes a proprietary thermo-catalytic system that employs catalytic depolymerization technology to convert waste plastics, including challenging materials like grocery bags and films, into high-value waxes and specialty chemicals. These products find diverse applications across various industries, including coatings, plastic processing, adhesives, roofing, and paving. By focusing on the up-cycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, GreenMantra aims to contribute to sustainable manufacturing practices and promote the use of recyclable materials in industrial processes.
Sustane
Grant in 2017
Sustane is a cleantech company focused on the transformation of municipal solid waste into valuable resources. Utilizing innovative waste-transformation technology, Sustane converts solid waste streams into high-value fuels and recyclable materials. This process helps clients reduce their reliance on landfills while also addressing environmental concerns. By minimizing the costs associated with waste management, Sustane provides a sustainable solution for municipalities seeking to improve waste handling and promote environmental stewardship.
Polystyvert
Venture Round in 2016
Polystyvert Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2011, specializing in polystyrene recycling services. Based in Anjou, the company employs innovative dissolution technology to efficiently collect and recycle polystyrene, restoring it to its original quality. By focusing on recycling, Polystyvert aims to reduce the volume of polystyrene waste in landfills and minimize fossil fuel consumption, thereby contributing to environmental preservation. The company's services enhance the product life cycle of polystyrene, offering a sustainable solution for clients seeking to mitigate their environmental impact.
Pyrowave
Grant in 2016
Pyrowave Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in advanced recycling technology solutions using microwave-based chemical processes to convert post-consumer and post-industrial plastics back into their molecular form, identical to virgin materials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakville, Pyrowave has developed a patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology that stands at the forefront of the recycling industry. The company leases its innovative recycling machines and sells the high-value liquid products and materials generated during the recycling process. By facilitating the infinite regeneration of plastics, Pyrowave enables its clients, including municipal entities and private recyclers, to significantly reduce plastic waste and contribute to a circular plastic economy.
Sherbrooke O.E.M.
Grant in 2016
Sherbrooke is a producer in the recycling and waste sorting industries. They provide products for industry and commerce. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
Entropex
Grant in 2010
Entropex Inc., established in 1978, specializes in the reprocessing of post-industrial and post-consumer plastics. Based in Sarnia, Canada, the company focuses on developing market-specific recycled polyethylene and polypropylene for diverse consumer and industrial applications. Entropex operates a 180,000 square foot plastic recovery facility and warehouse complex in Sarnia, Ontario.
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