Top 7 Plastic Recycling startups in Canada

May 11, 2026
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Aduro Clean Technologies
Funding: $42.9M
Aduro Clean Technologies is a developer of the Hydrochemolytic Technology Platform for chemical recycling of low-value waste hydrocarbons.
2
Loop Industries
Funding: $139.9M
Loop Industries is a leading sustainable plastics technology innovator. Loop owns patented and proprietary technology that depolymerizes no and low value waste PET plastic and polyester fiber, including plastic bottles and packaging, carpet
3
Polystyvert
Funding: $32.1M
Polystyvert is an innovative SME environmental company with a mission to recycle polystyrene
4
Pyrowave
Funding: $6.4M
Pyrowave is a pioneer of the Plastic-to-Plastic microwave-based chemical recycling technology that allows post-consumer and post-industrial plastics to be regenerated and restored to their full value. Its patented high-power microwave catalytic depolymerization technology platform is the most advanced worldwide and is now at the forefront of the new generation of plastics. By bringing plastics back to their molecular state identical to virgin materials, Pyrowave technology allows infinite recycling of plastics.
5
PLAEX Building Systems
Funding: $1.4M
Plaex Building Systems uses composite material to process a difficult-to-recycle thermal plastic waste for use in construction applications.
6
JD Composites
JD Composites is building homes with recycled PET bottles
7
Plastic Flux
Plastic Flux collects used plastic packaging, recycles it, and uses a sheet press to consolidate the recycled plastic into sheets of plastic for use as coasters and in the future, tables.
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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