Top 6 Recycling startups in Estonia

Aug 26, 2025 | By Marjana Bačić

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Funding: €4.1M
Jälle Technologies create advanced recycling technologies that transform battery waste into high-value resources.
2
UP Catalyst
Funding: €8.5M
UP Catalyst uses molten salt carbon capture and electrochemical transformation to reprocess CO2 and produce valuable carbonaceous nanomaterials that can be used in battery and supercapacitor technologies.
3
Greenful
Funding: $4,5M
Greenful manufactures sustainable and low CO2 construction materials at scale from recycled textile and plastic waste.
4
Gelatex
Funding: $1.3M
Gelatex produces eco-friendly fabrics that replace leather
5
Neular
Neular's main sphere of operation lies in recycling plastic packaging and producing plastic construction materials.
6
WasteLocker
WasteLocker is an environmental firm that specializes in monitoring, reporting, and data collection services.
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  See also:
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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