Top 7 Recycling startups in Calgary

Mar 11, 2026
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Swirltex
Funding: $6.2M
Swirltex builds custom water treatment systems for a wide range of applications. Swirltex unique patent membrane works by separating and filtering liquids according to their buoyancy, which allows for greater production with less pollution of the water. The ability to manipulate the buoyancy of different contaminants within the liquid stream allows the Swirltex system to treat water that would be considered unusable.
2
NOVA Chemicals
Funding: $879.9M
Nova Chemicals is producing polyethylene, styrenic polymers, monomers, and a variety of coproducts.
3
Ionada
Funding: $4.7M
Ionada develops, manufactures, and markets post combustion carbon capture systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
4
CleanO2
Funding: CA$2.8M
CleanO2 is a microscale carbon capture solution platform for the commercial heating industry.
5
Arbor
Funding: $780k
Arbor is a carbon accounting platform that helps companies calculate and reduce emissions to reach net zero.
6
Livestock Water Recycling
Funding: $350K
Livestock Water Recycling is an environmental company focused on livestock manure management.
7
CarboMat
CarboMat Inc. specializes in developing an end-to-end less Green House Gas (GHG) intensive process for producing low-cost and high-value carbon fibers for multifunctional applications in the composite industries.
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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