Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Established in 2001, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian organization that funds and supports innovative cleantech projects. It focuses on moving groundbreaking technologies to market, creating jobs, driving economic growth, and promoting environmental benefits. SDTC operates independently but collaborates with various stakeholders from private industry, academia, and governments.

Leo Bever Ph.D

Investment Director

Leah Lawrence

President and CEO

Vicky J. Sharpe

President and CEO

Past deals in Recycling

Cyclic Materials

Grant in 2023
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.

Skaldyr

Grant in 2023
Skaldyr upcycles seafood waste into ingredients for food, animal feed, and fertilizer.

PLAEX Building Systems

Grant in 2022
PLAEX Building Systems innovates in sustainable construction by transforming over 90% recycled waste into PLAEXcrete, a composite material used to create modular construction blocks. These blocks reduce waste and save builders time and money by eliminating the need for cutting or mortar.

Reusables

Seed Round in 2022
Reusables facilitates waste reduction by providing smart reusable container systems for businesses. Their platform tracks containers using IoT technology, promoting a circular economy and reducing single-use plastic waste.

Prairie Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Prairie Robotics specializes in AI-driven waste sorting technology. It uses imaging to identify and estimate the weight of different waste types entering landfills.

Cobric Chemicals

Grant in 2021
Cobric Chemicals specializes in developing and implementing clean technology solutions for waste recycling. They collaborate with established waste management companies to reduce risk and accelerate profitability.

Polystyvert

Grant in 2021
Founded in 2011, Polystyvert specializes in polystyrene recycling. Its proprietary technology enables efficient collection and recycling of polystyrene waste, producing high-quality recycled material indistinguishable from virgin product.

PyroGenesis

Grant in 2021
PyroGenesis designs, develops, manufactures, and commercializes advanced plasma processes and systems for defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials, oil and gas, and environmental industries. Headquartered in Montreal, it provides products and solutions such as DROSRITE for metal recovery from dross, plasma atomized metal powders, PUREVAP silicon production from quartz, plasma torches for waste treatment and high-purity materials production, plasma arc gasification and waste destruction systems, and custom reactors and furnaces, along with related services. PyroGenesis positions itself as a leading developer and supplier of turnkey plasma process equipment and contract research for global clients.

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 develops microwave-based chemical recycling technology that converts post-consumer and post-industrial plastics back into their original molecular state, identical to virgin materials. This enables infinite recycling of plastics, serving municipal clients and private recyclers/generators.

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 designs and deploys intelligent recycling robots to replace human pickers in North American recycling centers. Combining computer vision, AI software, and robotic technologies, they offer adaptable solutions for various waste sectors.

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
Founded in 2011, Polystyvert specializes in polystyrene recycling. Its proprietary technology enables efficient collection and recycling of polystyrene waste, producing high-quality recycled material indistinguishable from virgin product.

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
Founded in 2011, Polystyvert specializes in polystyrene recycling. Its proprietary technology enables efficient collection and recycling of polystyrene waste, producing high-quality recycled material indistinguishable from virgin product.

Pyrowave

Grant in 2016
Pyrowave develops microwave-based chemical recycling technology that converts post-consumer and post-industrial plastics back into their original molecular state, identical to virgin materials. This enables infinite recycling of plastics, serving municipal clients and private recyclers/generators.

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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