Closed Loop Fund

Competition managed by Closed Loop Partners to design sustainable paper to-go cups; winners announced in March.

Lightweight lids designed to be recycled, containing 9% less plastic than traditional lid-and-straw combinations.

A process that converts scrap aluminum into hydrogen gas and alumina trihydrate using a catalyst and water activation. The technology is designed to be waste-free with full material recovery.

Coffee cups designed to break down in composting facilities, reducing landfill waste.

New York

United States

Ontario

First commercial-scale hydrogen production unit based on Found Energy's aluminum-to-hydrogen conversion technology.

A project aimed at supporting recycling infrastructure in the United States, including increasing curbside recycling availability and developing end markets for recycled commodities.

Amazon programs designed to generate less waste than conventional packing methods by assisting manufacturers in redesigning their packaging and eliminating excess waste throughout the supply chain.

Compostable coffee cup designed to break down in composting facilities, piloted in Vancouver.

Lightweight recyclable lid containing 9% less plastic than traditional lid-and-straw combinations, piloted in Toronto and planned for North America rollout.

A hydrogen production technology that converts scrap aluminum into hydrogen gas and alumina trihydrate using a catalyst and water. The process is designed to be waste-free with full material recovery.