Tech Solutions Directory
Below is a directory of impact tech solutions and services that address critical social and environmental challenges.
Search with the wheel above to see solutions by each of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – UN SDGs, or search by keyword. Filter the results to find solutions with diverse leadership, operating as a for profit or nonprofit, or that are actively hiring. Explore our interactive reports to learn more about a UN SDG or impact area including nonprofit data, key insights and funding statistics. Contact us for custom data extracts to support your efforts.
Green Eco Technologies develops, supplies, and manages innovative, efficient and environmentally beneficial, on-site solutions for the recycling and re-purposing of organic waste as reusable resources. Our innovative WasteMaster recycling technology diverts food and other organic waste from landfill, being flushed into the sewer system or incinerated, reducing future damaging effects on our earth.
ByFusion is a waste to infrastructure company dedicated to providing innovative solutions to address the global plastic crisis.. Our ByBlock is the first construction-grade building material made entirely from recycled (and often recyclable) plastic waste, enabling communities, corporations and governments to block plastic waste for good
RTS partners with local, independent haulers and outfits vehicles with proprietary routing technology that streamlines collection routes and keeps in constant communication with individual pickup sites. From garbage to recyclables, compost, e-waste and reusable materials – RTS helps businesses and communities manage waste more responsibly.
TerraCycle reuses, upcycles, and recycles waste instead of landfilling it. This moves waste from a linear system to a circular one, allowing it to keep cycling in our economy. We offer a range of national, easy-to-use recycling platforms allowing everyone to #RecycleEverything, as well as Loop, a sustainable shopping experience moving the world away from single-use packaging.
Refiberd is developing a novel textile recycling system that uses AI and a green chemical recycling process to convert used, discarded textiles into new, reusable thread. By turning waste into a resource, Refiberd is able to manufacture 100% recycled thread that is cost-effective, sustainable, and easy to integrate into existing manufacturing processes.
CleanRobotics is a mission driven startup that is reinventing the way we think about recycling across the globe. Our flagship product, Trashbot™ eliminates pitfalls commonly associated with waste collections by identifying and robotically sorting items as they are deposited into the robot. Our data helps facilities approach zero waste while materially impacting their carbon footprint.
Magnomer creates Magnetizable inks for enhanced recycling. Inefficiencies in the sorting process are the root cause of poor recycling and with Magnomer Magnetizable Inks, Fortune 100 consumer brands are creating packaging for their consumer goods that are easier to recycle, at a low cost. Our inks are food safe, recyclable, cost-efficient, and work as well and the polluting alternatives
A citywide, normative comparison report for both city officials and homeowners that compares recycling effectiveness by Neighborhood. Zerocycle sends these reports, which include full-color maps ranking Neighborhoods’ diversion rates, to homeowners on behalf of the City. This fosters an environment of friendly competition that increases recycling throughout the region.
Of all the waste that is currently consumed, only a shocking 30% is put into the recycling bin; from that, 40% is transported from the recycling center to the landfill. We built a better process that accepts separated materials and sends them directly to manufacturers to be upcycled. We'll provide transparency with real-time updates using barcode technology.