With climate change and environmental degradation, a green startup wave is transforming industries in a more innovative and sustainable way. These corporations are addressing global issues, such as renewable energy and sustainable fashion, waste management, and electric mobility. Their innovative solutions minimize pollution and carbon emissions as well as stimulate mindful consumption and a closed economy. These startups are also showing us that sustainability and profitability can be co-existent by redefining the way we produce, consume, and conserve resources. The following is an overview of top green startups that are globally changing the world.
1. Northvolt
Northvolt is a Swedish manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries made of recycled materials and is environmentally friendly. Its vision is to design the most environmentally friendly battery in the electric car and renewable energy storage globally, and ensure that carbon emission caused by the conventional production of batteries is greatly minimized.
2. Climeworks
Climeworks is a Swiss startup that pioneered carbon capture technology. It absorbs CO 2 right in the atmosphere and disperses it in the earth. Their solution is among the most scalable ones in the context of global net-zero emissions.
3. Too Good To Go
Too Good To Go is a Danish company that matches consumers with restaurants and groceries that have unsold food. Its application allows people to buy the unsold food at a reduced cost, decreasing the amount of food waste and benefiting the environment.
4. Allbirds
The New Zealand-based Allbirds has reimagined footwear sustainability by turning to natural materials such as merino wool and eucalyptus fibre to create shoes. Their simple designs and minimal carbon footprint have put them on the world map as an environmentally conscious fashion brand.
5. Pangaia
The London-based brand Pangaia adopts biotechnology and fashion to make materials out of seaweed, flowers, and recycled cotton. The brand aims for circular design and carbon neutrality throughout the production chain.
6. Ola Electric
Ola Electric of India is changing the city transport with the availability of electric scooters and charging solutions at affordable costs. It is committed to bringing emerging markets to clean mobility.
7. Ecovative Design
The Mycelium (mushroom roots) is used by Ecovative Design in the production of sustainable packaging and materials. Their biodegradable products are a natural substitute for plastic and styrofoam, minimizing wastage and pollution.
