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India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime has laid the foundation for structured waste accountability, but the next phase of sustainability demands far more than regulatory compliance. As resource constraints tighten and environmental disclosures become increasingly data-driven, businesses are under pressure to demonstrate real circular outcomes—measurable recovery rates, verified recycling efficiencies, and tangible reductions in carbon and material footprints. This shift has accelerated the rise of technology-led circular economy startups that are redefining how waste, end-of-life products, and secondary materials are managed across industries.
By leveraging digital platforms, unified material tracking systems, and advanced recycling and re-commerce infrastructure, these companies are creating closed-loop ecosystems where waste is no longer an endpoint but a resource in motion. From enabling end-to-end traceability across multiple waste streams to recovering high-value critical materials with minimal environmental loss, data has become the backbone of circularity. These solutions provide businesses with real-time insights into material flows, compliance performance, and environmental impact—turning sustainability from a cost centre into a strategic lever.
More importantly, this new model bridges the gap between policy intent and on-ground execution. It connects producers, recyclers, urban bodies, and service providers into transparent, accountable networks that prioritise efficiency and scale. In doing so, these startups are helping India move from checkbox-driven EPR compliance to resilient circular supply chains that support long-term economic growth, resource security, and climate goals.
Elima
In a world with finite resources, Elima is dedicated to maximizing its potential. Through their unified re-commerce and recycling platform, they breathe new life into products and materials, reducing waste and reimagining value. Elima’s integrated suite of solutions serves businesses of all sizes, facilitating efficient product, resource, and waste management. They believe that circular economies will become primary supply chains for all businesses in the future; and the brand is on a mission to create infrastructure backed by innovative technologies to collect, segregate, reuse and recycle varied streams of products and materials collected.
EcoReco-
Eco Recycling Ltd (Ecoreco) proudly stands as India’s premier and trailblazing E-waste Management Company. We have consistently set industry standards through our innovative and environmentally responsible disposal practices.
Recyclekaro
Recyclekaro’s cutting-edge facility in Palghar plans to process 50,000 metric tonnes of batteries by 2025 with over 90% efficiency and zero waste discharge. Setting us apart in India, Recyclekaro recovers over 90% of critical elements, contributing to a circular economy. We innovate by recycling 675 MWh and reusing 608 MWh of battery capacity annually, aiming to reduce 350 metric tons of GHG emissions by 2026.
Recykal
Recykal is a tech startup, headquartered in Hyderabad, formalizing the circular economy in India. They are the pioneer of the managed marketplace for the Circular Economy in India, enabling all stakeholders across waste management and recycling with a digitized waste management ecosystem. Recykal operates in these categories offering circularity & sustainability solutions: plastic, paper, metal, e-waste, tyre, and batteries. Recykal is a first-of-its-kind technology-driven solution provider for the waste management ecosystem and forms a key link between producers, waste generators, facilitators, and the different stakeholders in the waste management industry in India. Solving some of the biggest challenges faced by the industry, Recykal has successfully channelized 7,00,000 MT of waste and spread awareness on effective waste management. Today they have 400+ brands, 325+ recyclers and co-processors, 10,000+ businesses, 600+ urban local bodies, 3000+ service providers, and aggregators associated with them.
