Public Voting now open! Vote for your circular economy startup by 2nd february – Vote here
CIRCULAR ECONOMY ALL THE WAY
We want to eliminate waste and minimize pressure on natural resources and ecosystems. Our declared goal is a climate-neutral circular economy. For a fundamental change, policies like the ban on single-use plastics in the EU are not enough. Establishing an economy that uses resources in a sustainable way needs true innovators. This is why we see our future in startups: lateral thinkers who dare challenge established processes. Offer sustainable alternatives. And convince consumers to follow suit.
GREEN ALLEY AWARD: THE STAGE FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY STARTUPS
In order to connect like-minded people and help startups take their next step, Landbell Group has established Europe’s first startup prize for the Circular Economy six years ago.
The Green Alley Award offers a unique chance to network – and the most-promising startup takes home a prize money of 25.000 €.
WHO CAN APPLY
The term Circular Economy has become too broad to encompass all its areas in one award. This is why the Green Alley Award is dedicated to three specific high-potential fields:
GREEN ALLEY AWARD: THE STAGE FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY STARTUPS
In order to connect like-minded people and help startups take their next step, Landbell Group has established Europe’s first startup prize for the Circular Economy six years ago.
The Green Alley Award offers a unique chance to network – and the most-promising startup takes home a prize money of 25.000 €.
The term Circular Economy has become too broad to encompass all its areas in one award. This is why the Green Alley Award is dedicated to three specific high-potential fields:
The 2020/2021 Green Alley Award application phase will start on 8 September. Check out here which criteria you need to fulfill:
NEW IN 2020/2021:
OUR PUBLIC VOTING
Six startups are going to the Grand Finale in Berlin – and all of you can choose one of them from a selected number of startups. The winner of our public voting automatically secures a place in the final line-up. The five remaining finalists are selected by a committee of circular economy experts.
FACTS & FIGURES
WINNER 2019
WINNER 2018
WINNER 2017
Congratulations to Gelatex Technologies! Out of 274 applicants, the Estonian startup won the day with its eco-friendly alternative to leather.
Gelatex’ innovative material is made from gelatine waste of the meat and leather industries – thus converting low-value leftovers into a high-value product. We really believe it has the power to disrupt established processes in the textile industry, save resources and reduce environmental impact.
Aeropowder’s unique idea was especially convincing at the Green Alley Award 2018: The startup uses waste feathers from the poultry industry to produce sustainable thermal packaging. After cleaning and treatment, the feathers are covered in a certified, compostable food grade liner. This textile is called pluumo and serves as an environmental-friendly alternative to conventional polystyrene packaging, PE-foams or thermal foil.
In 2014, over 160 kilograms of packaging waste was generated per inhabitant in the EU, most of which was plastic. As an alternative, the Finnish startup Sulapac has invented premium eco-packaging, which is 100% biodegradable, made from wood and natural adhesives.
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