Top 9 Sustainability Education startups

Oct 27, 2024 | By Marjana Bačić

These startups educate and promote sustainable practices among children and grown-ups.
1
Country: Singapore | Funding: $1B
Emeritus is an EdTech startup that provides accessible and affordable educational programs.
2
Country: UK | Funding: $5.6M
Twin Science & Robotics is an award-winning UK company that develops children’s skills through purpose-led STEM learning.
3
Country: USA | Funding: $2M
First Star Recycling is a waste management company for communities.
4
Country: France
Plastic Odyssey’s mission is to develop low-tech and open-source solutions to make it possible to reuse plastic to create other useful objects. To spread the word, they’re going to sail the most polluted seas for three years in a boat powered by plastic garbage. Along this journey they’ll stop in many ports to build small transposable and adaptable recycling plants built specifically for every region and its needs.
5
Country: USA | Funding: $100K
A Circular Economy is an economic system that aims to eliminate waste and pollution by keeping products, components, and materials in use for as long as possible.
6
Country: Australia
Cleanaway Waste Management provides waste management, recycling, and industrial services in Australia.
7
Country: USA
Affordable, specialized online education and coaching on the most important issues of Sustainability.
8
Country: USA
Acumen Academy is the Worlds School for Social Change.
9
Country: Netherlands
E-waste Arcades is committed to promoting the reuse of raw materials and raising awareness about e-waste. By making recycling fun and easy, we want to bridge the gap between consumer and recycler.
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