Top 5 Recycling startups in Hamburg

Aug 22, 2025 | By Marjana Bačić
DE

1
Traceless
Funding: €39M
Traceless has developed a technique for transforming agricultural industry residues into a biodegradable substitute for cling-film and other packaging.
2
Resourcify
Funding: €23M
Resourcify is develops and operates a neutral cloud platform that enables businesses to manage waste and recycling operations online.
3
Bio-lutions
Funding: €10M
BIO-LUTIONS offers sustainable packaging and disposable tableware solutions made of agricultural residues.
4
Cirplus
Funding: €3.3M
cirplus is building the global marketplace for circular plastics.
5
Aurubis
Aurubis is the leading integrated copper group and the world’s largest copper recycler
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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