Top 8 Recycling startups in Japan

Oct 25, 2024 | By Marjana Bačić

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Funding: ¥22.6B
TBM is specializing in developing, manufacturing, and distributing LIMEX, an innovative new material mainly made from limestone and inorganic materials.
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Funding: ¥10.8B
Elephantech wants to create circuit boards that are kinder to the environment
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Funding: ¥6.1B
Ookuma Diamond Device is an advanced materials technology company that offers research and development of diamond semiconductors.
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Funding: ¥1.9B
JEPLAN aims to develop new recycling technologies and systems that meet the various needs of consumers.
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Funding: ¥2.3B
Emulsion Flow Technologies offers rare metal recycling, utilizing emulsion flow technology, emulsion flow technology, etc., businesses.
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Funding: $4.5M
EF Polymer is an agricultural firm that provides products & sustainable input solutions to save water and fertilizer usage. It manufactures super absorbent polymer made from biowaste from juice shops that reduces the irrigation water & fertilizer requirement and help to get more yield without affecting the soil and crop.
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Funding: ¥20M
Phytochem Products manufactures and sells plant-derived functional food ingredients, cosmetic raw materials, and pharmaceutical ingredients.
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WOTA is developing small-scale decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous control system for water treatment.
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