20 innovative startups helping with ecological transition

Between the rise in energy prices and unusual climatic phenomena, the news increasingly reminds us of the need to protect the environment. Companies also contribute: here are 20 innovative projects that favor ecological transition!

Founded by Mathieu Guesné, Lhyfe produces "green" hydrogen, without using fossil fuels in manufacturing, from the electrolysis of clean energies—a forward-looking solution for energy produced with very low CO2 emissions.

German-based Sunfire does a similar thing but also creates syngas for fuel. The startup helps energy-intensive industries to decarbonize "entire value chains" in their production processes.

Waga Energy transforms the gas produced in the waste storage sites into biomethane. In a circular logic, this energy is reinjected into the gas networks for businesses and individuals in France.

Metron provides industrial companies with tools to improve their energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. It is a Latin American company with offices in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.

This company allows individuals to control their electricity consumption thanks to several solutions made available to them: price comparison, group purchases, monitoring of consumption, and even allowing them to install solar panels to produce their electricity.

Rondo Energy creates heat "batteries" to help industries that need a lot of energy to heat things. The startup designs breeks that hold that heat, removing the need to use power to produce it whenever required.

The Belgian company Toqua has developed machine-learning solutions to help shipping companies reduce fuel consumption. Its objectives are ambitious, with a reduction of up to 20%.

Photio is a Chilean startup that created a chemical additive to capture CO2. The product can be put on paint or furniture, transforming everyday objects into carbon reducers.

To fight against air pollution, French company Neoplants has developed plant prototypes capable, thanks to biotechnological solutions, of eliminating the main polluting substances.

Algenesis was founded in 2016 by a University of California San Diego professor. It produces biodegradable plastic made from algae, using a technology patented by its founder.

Viva Maris also uses algae to make food products. Algae is a sustainable and primarily organic product, perfect for producing low-impact foods. The Germany-based startup also advocates for Ocean protection.

NatureDots is an Indian startup targeted toward fish farmers. It developed an AI tool, AquaNurch, to create sustainable fisheries with higher revenue.

Three London Business School graduates founded this startup in 2019. Their platform allows users to select a reforestation project to support and plant a tree from anywhere in the world.

This Silicon Valley startup recovers soil health by supporting farmers worldwide to improve their farming and business practices. They provide clients with detailed reporting on soil fertility, biodiversity, and health statistics.

This international startup has become a leader in the sale of refurbished products. Its platform sells all kinds of appliances with discounts of up to 50%.

The startup Greenly has developed a solution to measure the carbon footprint of our purchases. Synchronized with the user's bank statement, the application then automatically calculates the impact of its consumption on the environment.

Next Gen created TiNDLE, an entirely plant-based chicken meat. The startup claims it uses 74% less land and 82% less water and produces 88% fewer emissions than traditional chicken farming.

Hydrao has created a connected shower head that gradually changes the color of the water, which goes from green below 10 liters to red from 30 liters.

It is a fun way to control consumption at home. In addition, your last 1000 showers are stored in a memory, allowing you to see the savings calculated from the recorded data.

Bottle + produces a reusable water bottle that can turn flat water into sparkling water using a small CO2 tank attached to the bottom. No more excuses to buy plastic bottleled water.

Present in 160 countries, the French startup EcoVadis has developed a platform for rating companies' CSR (social and environmental responsibility) performance. EcoVadis also informs its customers about how they can improve.

Climate change can be a heavy and disappointing topic of discussion, but not all is lost. These projects are prove that the solutions are out there.