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Vitriform3D | Knoxville, TN

Vitriform3D is seeking to establish a regional-level factory in Michigan that will convert glass waste into engineered stone for wall cladding panels.

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Sequestro | Ann Arbor, MI

Sequestro is developing an under-sink filtration device that utilizes waste wood pulp to adsorb PFOS and PFOA and provide PFAS-free drinking water to homes.

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Urban Quarries | Redford, MI

Urban Quarries is seeking to develop a site to process construction and demolition waste and street-sweeping debris into repurposed aggregate for cement and asphalt production.

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Orange Sparkle Ball | Atlanta, GA

Orange Sparkle Ball is developing a digital platform that facilitates the collection of materials using electric autonomous robots to deliver the materials for reuse, recycling, refurbishment, and redistribution.

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Mycocycle | Bolingbrook, IL

Mycocycle is launching innovation hubs in Michigan, transforming non-inert waste—such as carpet, rubber, textiles, gypsum, and asphalt—into sustainable, low-carbon bio-composite materials for use in compounding and manufacturing.

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ENVIWA | Dearborn, MI

D2Solar is testing the feasibility of introducing used solar panels into Detroit urban farms, block clubs, and community-based organizations.

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D2Solar | Detroit, MI

D2Solar is testing the feasibility of introducing used solar panels into Detroit urban farms, block clubs, and community-based organizations.

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Axia Institute | Midland, MI

Axia is seeking to launch a pilot project to collect, sanitize, and reintroduce used prescription pill bottles at major pharmacies and healthcare providers in Midland County. ·

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Takeout Takeout | Lansing, MI

The Takeout Takeout team is focusing on building brand awareness, as well as improving inventory systems and operational efficiencies.

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Prairie Robotics | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

The Prairie Robotics team is focusing on expanding from identifying contamination in the recycling stream to also identifying good materials and creating a rewards based system. The team will work on connecting with potential clients and quantifying GHG emissions prevention.

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PittMoss | Ambridge, PA

The PittMoss team is focusing on expanding to Michigan and will work to build connections with potential clients and partners, as well as locate feedstock opportunities and identify facility locations in the state.

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Nowhere Collective | Chicago, IL

The Nowhere Collective team is focusing on expanding outside Chicago and will work on developing strategic partnerships in Michigan, transitioning to a tech-enabled business, and developing ways to collect and measure waster diversion data.

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RoCo | Pittsburgh, PA

The RoCo team will focus on identifying currently landfilled polypropylene streams and building partnerships with feedstock suppliers, compounders, and brand owners to develop a pilot in Michigan.

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Great Lakes Recycling | Oak Park, MI

The Great Lakes Recycling team will focus on refining its operations plan and developing infrastructure to serve as a reliable destination for EV batteries, connecting with other EV battery recyclers, and identifying funding resources.

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Fibarcode | Ann Arbor, MI

The Fibarcode team will focus on refining its business plan, identifying additional project partners and investors, and locating feedstock.

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Design Declassified | Grand Rapids, MI

The Design Declassified team will focus on expanding the collection of plastic waste from residential and commercial sources, refining operational and business plans, and identifying funding resources.

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Chippin’ In | Detroit, MI

The Chippin’ In team will focus on enhancing its business plan, applying technical support toward sorting and distribution aspects, identifying investors, and crafting a compelling pitch.

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GLACIER | San Francisco, CA

Building AI-enabled robots that automate sorting, making recycling lower cost and more effective for recycling facilities of all sizes and budgets.

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