Greentown Labs

JANUARY 9, 2024

The accelerator will advance six startups’ climatetech solutions and foster potential development, investment, and commercial partnerships with Saint-Gobain Somerville, Mass. upcycles carbon-negative biowaste for use in reducing the amount of fossil-fuel-based resin and carbon footprint in typical plastic products.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2021

Alongside Lowercarbon Capital , home to a slew of hot climate tech startups, is The Nature Conservancy, which recently began investing in young companies that can speed the spread of soil health improvements. The startup is backed by unusually diverse array of funders.

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Startups Soil Upcycling Technology 445

Greentown Labs

JANUARY 24, 2023

Aeromine Technologies received an investment and endorsement from AEC Angels , an investment platform focused on architecture, engineering, and construction technologies. Greentown Go alum BlakBear , which provides package-level food freshness visibility, raised a £2.3M seed round.

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 21, 2023

Agriculture Capro-X deploys a biorefining platform that upcycles organic waste to fatty-acid biochemicals that can be used in a wide range of applications. We’re thrilled to support these groundbreaking climatetech startups—let us introduce you! It’s participating in Year 3 of the Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative.

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Startups Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 104

AFN Sustainable Protein

AUGUST 25, 2022

The investment is Omnivore’s second investment under its OmniX Bio initiative, which backs early-stage agrifood life science startups. . This led them to start projects in paper and plastic upcycling but then they came to another realisation; that food waste was considered a negative value resource.

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 20, 2023

C2V Initiative Year 2 alum Carbon Upcycling Technologies received an investment from CRH—part of the initiative’s Carbontech Leadership Council —to launch its first commercial-scale facility.

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Startups Upcycling Recycling Recycling 57

Greentown Labs

AUGUST 23, 2023

FUNDING Carbon Upcycling raised $26M in Series A funding for its carbon-sequestration technology. Series A —led by Greentown partner bp ventures and with investments from Greentown partners Clean Energy Ventures and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries—for its green-hydrogen-producing electrolyzer technology. SnoFox Sciences closed a $4.5M

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Business Green

MARCH 10, 2022

Poots had previously stated his opposition to the proposed net zero target, dubbing it "aspirational" and arguing it would either be hugely expensive to meet or require significant investment in carbon credits. This upcycled bill number 2 was pushed by civic society, with cross party support to demand net zero emissions.

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Greentown Labs

APRIL 24, 2024

Cyvl.ai , which uses 3D-mapping sensors and AI to improve outdated data collection and analysis processes, raised $6M in new investments to grow its partnerships with engineering firms. Apoorv Sinha , CEO of Carbon Upcycling Technologies —a waste- and carbon-utilization company—was named one of Maclean’s 100 most influential Canadians.

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Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 57

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Designers are streamlining collections, focusing on evergreen best sellers and incorporating upcycling, regenerative materials and use of dead stock (French) in collections. Meanwhile, digitization is accelerating efficiency and agility. Design teams are working together online and using virtual sampling.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 25, 2020

Financial bottom line – How profitable is the company, and how can these profits be used and re-invested sustainably? Upcycling and rehabilitating furniture that would otherwise be thrown away. Environmental bottom line – How is the impact on the environment reduced, and how can it be further improved to care for our world?

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AFN Sustainable Protein

JANUARY 30, 2023

Other investors included Lowercarbon Capital , which invests in companies that reduce carbon emissions, Paris-based and sport star-studded investment firm Teampact Ventures , and global investment group ACE & Company. Who are the customers? Entocycle’s clientele is made up of two main groups.

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Startups Waste Waste Upcycling 90

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2020

To accelerate progress on circularity, we need investment, expertise and a whole lot of collective action. More investments to scale circular innovation are critical. "We need to be able to empower everyone, where a virtual fashion economy still gives opportunity for meaningful employment and meaningful work for many," Akerele said. .

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Fashion Blockchain Carbon-neutral Soil 488

Eco-Business

JANUARY 10, 2021

Increased government and corporate accountability, including the full implementation of the EPR law and more investment into upcycling innovations, are equally critical to create a more sustainable waste management ecosystem in Singapore.

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Waste Waste Upcycling Law 19

Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Carbon Upcycling Technologies , a Carbon to Value Initiative Year 2 participant, received $4.4M Raise Green , a marketplace for impact investing in climate solutions, opened a community funding round. Learn about how you can take action with our members or apply for startup membership !

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Startups Upcycling IoT Carbon 52

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There has also been a welcome rise in the popularity of upcycling or ‘flipping' older pieces of second-hand furniture. Retailers could also invest in new systems to help deal with overstock and customer returns instead of taking the easy option and sending it to landfill.

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Retail Upcycling Ethics Fashion 69

Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2021

When we talk of 250 Bishopsgate being a 'green' building, we aren't talking about energy, although it has made improvements to reduce its energy usage through capital investment programmes. To keep up the feeling that you're in the middle of the jungle, there's an old Jeep that has been upcycled into a meeting room.

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Building Energy Monitoring Waste Waste Energy Monitor 96

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

And to keep all your hard working employees comfortable while they conquer the day’s to-do’s, you can invest in an Energy Star certified smart thermostat. Invest in EPA-approved WaterSense low-flow faucets and toilets , and motion sensor lights to cut down on energy use and conserve water. Eco-Friendly Office Supplies.

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Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Biodegradable Energy Monitor 148

Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The startup won $25,000 from the New Climate Ventures Sustainability Investment Prize at the 2023 Rice Business Plan Competition; took home the grand prize and audience choice award at the MIT $100K LAUNCH Competition ; and was selected for both the 2023 Cleantech Open Northeast and Venture For ClimateTech cohorts.

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GreenTech Gazette

AUGUST 21, 2020

But how much of this is investment in green innovation, and how much of it is marketing bluster. They have invested heavily in the production of fuel-efficient vehicles with a strong focus on developing a vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell- the Honda Clarity.

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Innovation Business Energy Monitoring Fashion Building Energy Monitoring 52

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative. Prices for the new collection range from $98 to $398, so adding Valani to your wardrobe will certainly be an investment.

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Biodegradable Fashion Upcycling Recycled materials 36

Business Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

in investment and increased sales by an average of more than 250 per cent following their participation in the programme, Amazon said. "The Accelerator is open to entrepreneurs across Europe and I'd love to see the UK's talent and innovation represented amongst the shortlist."

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AGreenLiving

MAY 18, 2020

Finding the answer took over two years of research and development investment, but the result is a line of light-cover pendants made using additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. With this upcycled waste, the company created seven shapes in each of the two shade colors.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Upcycle your furniture. There are no limits to what you can create when you upcycle. Investing in power tools from the likes of SGS will guarantee that you can get to work on your new wardrobe or chest of drawers straight away. Anyone can join the upcycling revolution – so why not begin now?

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Waste Waste Upcycling Carbon-negative 406

Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. Investing in renewable energy is a notable solution towards reducing fossil fuel use. This can be a costly upfront investment for many businesses, but can lower your bills over time and provide a strong ROI. Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources?

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 158

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Investing in the health and education of citizens (SDGs 3&4) will yield more valuable and specialized workers. This commitment will also bring more investors who seek to invest in a company who has a demonstrated ability to measure risks, adapt to potential challenges and create advantages in the market. The Top SDGs for Business.

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Sustainability Education Resilience Innovation 113

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The banana silk is made from a byproduct of agriculture waste; discarded banana stems are harvested to make way for new tree growth and then upcycled into this sustainable silk alternative. Prices for the new collection range from $98 to $398, so adding Valani to your wardrobe will certainly be an investment.

Biodegradable 28

Biodegradable Fashion Upcycling Recycled materials 28

Clean Energy Canada

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Canada also punches above its weight in cleantech, with companies like Montreal-based CarbiCrete , whose technology can create “carbon-negative” concrete, or Alberta-based Carbon Upcycling , which is using waste glass to make cleaner cement.

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Climate change Construction Carbon-negative Government 52

Business Green

JULY 20, 2021

The use of targeted public finance - for example through the new UK Infrastructure Bank - could play a critical role in attracting private investment in the additional infrastructure that is urgently needed to support greater rates of recycling, repair, remanufacturing and reuse.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 27, 2022

Typically ESG scorecards are used to communicate your results to the investment community. ESG reporting is a major requirement for public companies, as such, reporting helps investment managers understand the risk profile of a given organization (e.g. Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g. Is it hazardous?

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Sustainability Waste Waste Policy 158

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Half of the store's interior materials will be recycled or upcycled. A "Circular Lifestyle Lab" will feature unique art displays by emerging artists who integrate upcycled materials, such as coffee grinds and cardboard, as well as lectures and other events. million, with sister sites to follow in Seattle and Southern California.

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Retail Upcycling Recycling Recycling 44

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Microsoft , JetBlue and Royal Dutch Shell are among those seeking to offset a portion of their carbon footprint by investing in forest protection and reforestation. HSBC invests in world’s first ‘reef credit’ system. Morgan Stanley will measure CO2 impact of loans and investments.

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Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Fashion Upcycling 545

Business Green

APRIL 23, 2020

After all, when again will we be at a moment when governments are injecting such unprecedented sums into the economy just as the world needs up to $7tr a year of renewable investments to hit 2030 development and climate targets.". North Face unzips upcycling opportunities. Google details greener data centre breakthrough.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A sustainability agenda will guide investment decisions at a portfolio level. In 2018, over half of the global asset owners were currently implementing or evaluating sustainability in their investment strategy. The more granular your sustainability baseline, the easier it will be to identify green investment opportunities.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2020

Invest in innovation. It also can take the form of investing in emerging recycled materials or bio-based leather alternatives — new materials made from inputs such as collagen, cork and pineapple are in development. The luxury house created a set of best practices around tanning and started using metal-free tanning in 2015.

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Sustainability Waste Waste Organic 41

Business Green

JULY 15, 2020

Announced today via Coca-Cola European Partners' innovation investment fund CCEP Ventures, the undisclosed investment sum is aimed at supporting the development and commercialisation of CuRe's technology, with an ambition to build a pilot plastic bottle recycling plant in Western Europe.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Investment 88

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

While these machines come at a high price – in the thousands – the potential for major cost savings on your energy bill can outweigh the initial investment in the long run. Investing in eco-friendly gym equipment is a powerful step towards greening your gym. Power Generating Attachment for Cardio Equipment.

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