TerraCycle
American recycling company specializing in collecting and recycling materials that municipal recycling programs cannot process, including flexible packaging, beauty product containers, and coffee capsules. Their Zero Waste Box program allows businesses and consumers to purchase collection boxes for specific waste streams that TerraCycle processes into recycled raw materials for new products. The company's Loop platform creates reusable packaging systems where brand-name products are delivered in durable containers that are collected, cleaned, and refilled rather than disposed of. TerraCycle operates recycling programs in over 20 countries, partnering with major consumer brands including Procter and Gamble, Nestlé, and Unilever to develop recycling solutions for their packaging. Based in Trenton, New Jersey, TerraCycle has recycled billions of units of waste that would otherwise have entered landfills or the natural environment.
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Inhabitat Materials
Database of sustainable building materials. The platform documents sustainable and innovative building materials with editorial coverage of material science breakthroughs and green building trends. Its material profiles include environmental impact data, manufacturer information, and real-world application examples in architecture and construction. Inhabitat covers topics spanning recycled materials, living building materials, energy-generating surfaces, and biodegradable alternatives. The editorial approach makes technical material information accessible to designers, architects, and environmentally conscious consumers.
The Sustainable Angle
Sustainable and innovative textile library. The organization curates a library of over 6,000 sustainable and innovative textile samples from mills and manufacturers worldwide. Its Future Fabrics Expo events connect fashion brands with sustainable textile suppliers through physical exhibitions and online databases. The Sustainable Angle provides education, consultation, and material sourcing support for fashion brands transitioning to more sustainable textile supply chains. The library covers organic, recycled, bio-based, and innovative textile materials vetted for environmental and social sustainability credentials.
Queen of Raw
Marketplace for unused textiles. The marketplace connects businesses holding unused textile inventory with buyers seeking deadstock fabric, diverting surplus from landfill. Its platform enables brands to sell overstock, cancelled orders, and end-of-roll fabric to designers and manufacturers who can use it. Queen of Raw's technology estimates the environmental savings in water, energy, and emissions from each transaction. The company addresses the fashion industry's estimated $120 billion annual inventory of unused textiles.
Fabscrap
Textile waste diversion and sales. The nonprofit collects textile waste from fashion companies in New York City and redistributes reusable materials while recycling the remainder. Its retail program sells designer fabric scraps and samples to crafters, students, and small designers at accessible prices. Fabscrap processes over 50,000 pounds of textile waste monthly, diverting it from landfill through reuse and fiber recycling channels. The organization provides waste auditing and consulting services helping fashion brands reduce and redirect their textile waste.
Green Building Supply
Sustainable building materials. The retailer provides sustainable building materials including non-toxic paints, natural insulation, healthy flooring, and eco-friendly finishes. Its product selection is vetted for environmental health credentials including VOC content, recycled content, and manufacturing practices. Green Building Supply serves homeowners, architects, and builders seeking materials that support indoor air quality and environmental sustainability. The company provides technical guidance on selecting healthy materials for specific building applications.
Green Depot
Eco-friendly building materials. The retailer provides eco-friendly building materials including recycled content products, non-toxic finishes, sustainable flooring, and healthy insulation. Its product curation emphasizes materials that are better for indoor air quality, resource conservation, and reduced chemical exposure. Green Depot serves the renovation and construction markets with sustainable alternatives to conventional building products. The company provides consulting services for green building projects seeking LEED and other sustainability certifications.