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India is witnessing a wave of innovative startups transforming waste into value. From flower-cycling social enterprise Phool to digital waste managers like Recykal, these changemakers are pioneering circular economy models that benefit business, society, and the planet. This blog highlights six such waste warriors building trash into treasure - from agri-waste to e-waste to plastic waste and beyond.
Top 6 Startups Recycling Waste into Valuable Products:
Phool
Phool by co-founders Ankit Agarwal and Prateek Kumar is a brand owned by Kanpur FlowerCycling Pvt. Ltd. Phool recycles flowers from temples across India and creates useful products such as rose incense cones and Phool vermicompost, etc.
- Legal Name: Kanpur FlowerCycling Pvt Ltd
- Headquarters: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Founding Date: 2017
- No. of Employees: 11 to 20
- Core Team: Ankit Agarwal & Prateek Kumar
The Kabadiwala
The Kabadiwala transforms waste management through a tech platform linking waste stakeholders, boosting transparency, efficiency, and traceability. It benefits waste-pickers, brands' sustainability goals, and urban bodies' resource digitization.
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- Legal Name: ASAR Green Kabadi Pvt. Ltd.
- Headquarters: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Business Model: B2C, B2B, B2B2C
- Founding Date: 2014
- No. of Employees: 61 to 100
- Core Team : Anurag Asati and Kavindra Raghuwanshi
Recykal
Recykal is India's first digital waste-commerce company, connecting waste generators, processors, and brands. They facilitate efficient plastic and e-waste recycling, aiding FMCG and electronic brands in consumer awareness and EPR compliance.
- Legal Name: Rapidue Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Business Model: B2B
- Founding Date: 2015
- No. of Employees: 61 to 100
- Core Team : Anirudha Jalan, Abhishek Deshpande and Abhay Deshpande
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Cashify
Cashify, located in Gurgaon, is India's leading smartphone solution provider. They cover buyback, refurbished phones, accessories, repairs, and recycling. Their user-friendly approach includes a buying guide, quality accessories, affordable repairs, and doorstep selling.
- Legal Name: Manak Waste Management Pvt Ltd
- Headquarters: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
- Business Model: B2C, B2B2C
- Founding Date: 2013
- No. of Employees: 501 to 1000
- Core Team: Mandeep Manocha, Nakul Kumar, and Amit Sethi
Banyan Nation
Banyan Nation, recognized among India's top recycling startups in 2022, employs advanced tech and sustainable practices to manage plastic waste, fostering a circular economy. Their commitment aligns with creating a more sustainable future in India.
- Legal Name: Banyan Nation Pvt Ltd
- Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Business Model: B2B
- Founding Date: 2013
- No. of Employees: 101 to 150
- Core Team: Raja Madangopal and Mani Vajipey
Indowud
Indowud NFC presents an eco-friendly panel solution for both interior and exterior furnishing and joinery applications. This zero-wood product stands as a superior alternative to tropical wood and traditional wood-based panels such as plywood and MDF/HDF across various aspects.
- Legal Name: Indowud NFC Pvt Ltd
- Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Business Model: B2B
- Founding Date: 2018
- No. of Employees: 10-50
- Core Team: B.L Bengani and Varun Bengani
These groundbreaking startups create value by recycling waste, not only preserving the environment but also boosting the economy. Their innovative approaches showcase the dual impact of sustainability and economic growth.
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