Best of - Circular Economy
Top Tools & Platforms for Circular Economy Startups | LaunchTry
Welcome to the ultimate resource for circular economy startups! We've curated a list of essential tools and platforms to help you navigate the challenges of integration, scale, and adoption. From core functionalities to advanced analytics, find the solutions you need to thrive in the circular economy.
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) Software
- open-source
OpenLCA
Open source LCA software for comprehensive environmental impact assessments.
Best for: Detailed environmental footprint analysis
- paid
SimaPro
Professional LCA software for analyzing the environmental impact of products and services.
Best for: Complex product lifecycle analysis
- paid
GaBi
LCA software for sustainability assessments and environmental product declarations.
Best for: Developing EPDs and assessing supply chains
- freemium
Sustainable Minds
Cloud-based LCA software for eco-design and product development.
Best for: Integrating sustainability into product design
- paid
EcoChain
LCA software for measuring and reducing environmental impact.
Best for: Streamlining LCA processes for businesses
- paid
Thinkstep
Provides software and consulting for product sustainability.
Best for: Assessing the sustainability of products
Material Tracking & Management
- paid
Circularise
Blockchain-based platform for tracking materials and ensuring transparency in circular supply chains.
Best for: Traceability and verification of recycled content
- paid
MaterialWise
Software for managing and optimizing material flows in circular systems.
Best for: Inventory management and material optimization
- paid
Tracr
Platform for tracking and tracing diamonds, but adaptable for other materials.
Best for: Tracking valuable materials
- paid
Recycle Track Systems (RTS)
Waste and recycling management technology for businesses.
Best for: Optimizing waste management strategies
- paid
Rubicon
Provides smart waste and recycling solutions for businesses.
Best for: Improving recycling rates and reducing waste costs
- paid
Vartega
Carbon fiber recycling solutions for various industries.
Best for: Recycling composite materials
Reverse Logistics Platforms
- paid
Returnly
Platform for managing returns and exchanges, enabling product refurbishment and resale.
Best for: Streamlining product returns and reverse logistics
- paid
ReverseLogix
Reverse logistics management system for optimizing returns and repairs.
Best for: Managing complex reverse supply chains
- paid
Optoro
Provides solutions for managing and reselling returned and excess inventory.
Best for: Optimizing returns and reducing waste
- paid
Blue Yonder
Supply chain planning and execution solutions, including reverse logistics.
Best for: End-to-end supply chain visibility
- paid
Manhattan Associates
Provides supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions, including reverse logistics.
Best for: Managing complex returns and repairs
- paid
Softeon
Warehouse management and reverse logistics software.
Best for: Warehouse management
Collaboration & Marketplace Platforms
- paid
FLOOW2
Marketplace for sharing equipment and resources, promoting efficient use and reducing waste.
Best for: Sharing resources and equipment
- paid
Yerdle Recommerce
Platform for brands to launch and manage their own resale programs.
Best for: Enabling brand-owned resale channels
- paid
Trove
Platform for powering branded resale programs.
Best for: Resale programs
- paid
Reloop
Global platform for deposit refund systems.
Best for: Managing deposit refund systems
- paid
Circular Hub
Platform to connect circular economy stakeholders.
Best for: Connecting stakeholders
- free
Sharewaste
App for connecting people who want to compost food scraps with people who are willing to share their compost bins.
Best for: Connecting composters
Data Analytics & Reporting
- paid
Brightest
Sustainability reporting software for tracking and improving environmental performance.
Best for: Sustainability reporting and ESG management
- paid
Greenly
Carbon accounting software for businesses to measure and reduce their carbon footprint.
Best for: Carbon footprint tracking and reduction
- paid
Watershed
Platform for measuring, reducing, and offsetting carbon emissions.
Best for: Carbon management
- paid
Persefoni
Carbon accounting and management platform for enterprises.
Best for: Enterprise carbon accounting
- paid
EcoVadis
Sustainability ratings and supply chain monitoring.
Best for: Supply chain sustainability
- paid
Plan A
Carbon accounting and ESG reporting software.
Best for: ESG reporting
Quick comparison
| Tool | Pricing | Ease | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenLCA | open-source | complex | Detailed LCA | 4 |
| Circularise | paid | medium | Material tracking | 5 |
| Returnly | paid | easy | Reverse logistics | 4 |
| FLOOW2 | paid | medium | Resource sharing | 3 |
| Brightest | paid | easy | Sustainability reporting | 4 |
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