Top 5 Recycling startups in Denmark

Mar 06, 2025 | By Marjana Bačić

1
Genan
Genan is the world’s largest recycler of end-of-life tyres, counting five recycling plants in total: one in Denmark, which is where the Genan headquarters are located, three in Germany and one in the USA.
2
Electricity Maps
Funding: €5M
Electricity Maps is mapping the climate impact of electricity, worldwide, and in real-time.
3
Miljoskarm
Miljoskarm has found a way to crush gigantic wind turbine blades, turning an ultra-resistant mix of fiberglass and industrial glue into barriers designed to block noise from highways and factories.
4
Pond Biomaterials
Pond Biomaterials produces bio resi systems that it claims are 100% bio-based and fully biodegradable in nature. They are suitable to bind a number of natural fibers like flax, hemp, pineapple, palm leaves, cotton, banana, and jute.
5
Makeen Power
Makeen Power is designing and building a plant to break down materials in wind turbine blades by exposing them to extreme heat through pyrolysis.
Editor: Marjana Bačić
Marjana Bačić is a senior editor for RecyclingStartups. She has has more than 5 years experience covering the recycling industry. Marjana graduated from University of Belgrade, where she edited Recycling and Sustainable Development Journal. She has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability. She also participates in beach clean-up initiatives and advocates for sustainable practices in local businesses. In her free time, Marjana enjoys hiking in the scenic Montenegrin countryside, practicing yoga for mindfulness, and experimenting with plant-based recipes in her kitchen. You can contact Marjana at marjanabacic(at)recyclingstartups(dot)com