Naturalmat is an SME that makes organic, natural mattresses, toppers and bedding, using materials that are biodegradable or recyclable.
They have initiated a number of circular projects, such as their Mattress for Life InitiativeTM which gives owners the option to have their old mattress refurbished, recycled or donated if it's still usable.
Coffee!UP has adopted a unique cascade recycling system for used coffee grounds which is in line with the zero waste concept. In this way, they support the circular economy and thus mitigate the impact on climate change.
Through this system, Coffee!UP obtains high-quality ingredients by gradually removing the valuable parts of coffee grounds. These are then used in the cosmetics industry and serve as an input material for making plastic products.
Tuta, a German-based quantum-safe encrypted email and calendar provider, runs its operations with an eye to resource efficiency. It compresses user data for efficient storage and avoids replacing hardware unless actually necessary.
Carbon Expert is a consultancy firm that helps companies prove that their business model is sustainable and meets certification criteria. The companies can then generate funding via Voluntary Carbon Certificates.
Companies can use IMERO's food compliance label service to ensure that their products are labelled properly. This means that consumers know what to do with recylable packaging and recyclers know how to deal with it. The end result, of course, is less waste.
Developing sustainable materials and utilizing recycled feedstock in material manufacturing requires a lot of laboratory testing to ensure that the new material meets functionality and safety standards. Measurlabs performs these tests!
IMERO's e-label.eu platform transforms traditional product labelling into a sustainable digital alternative, significantly reducing resource use, waste and environmental impact. Through comprehensive digital product information, it enhances transparency, supports informed consumer decisions and promotes efficient recycling practices.
Insect farming is becoming more common, with plenty of people trying their hand at it. Like any other type of farming, however, it takes knowledge – and that is where Insect Farm Hub comes in. It aims to share knowledge about black soldier fly farming.
EKOFOM is INGENITEX's new technology for making bras and bra foam cups more sustainable. Developed as part of a project running until 2026, it produces bra cups using recycled foam of comparable quality and performance to virgin foam products.
The Automotive Circularity Platform (ACP) is a pilot open ecosystem linking collectors of end-of-life automotive materials with users of high-quality secondary materials. It enhances transparency, enables efficient material separation and supports open-market trading.
As a technical enabler for automotive end-of-life recycling, it will support the implementation of the End-of-Life Regulation and drives recycling, regulatory compliance and supply chain resilience.
