COIL Stories
Learn about some of the organizations we’re working with:
Terra Bio
Upcycling spent grain into plant-based protein powder.
Fill it Forward
Inspiring the world to reuse through technology!
Crisper
Meal kit delivery service that is zero-waste.
Friendlier
An innovative approach to reusable packaging.
Saponetti
Household essentials delivered in reusable packaging by zero-emission vehicles.
All Sorts Acres Farm
Upcycling undesirable sheep’s wool into fertilizer pellets.
EarthPup
Rescuing discarded produce to create delicious dog treats.
Branching Out Support Services
Inclusive communities with a focus on circular food production.
Abokichi
Upcycling tofu by-products into innovative tasty products!
Heartwood Farm and Cidery
Developing new beverages that integrate circularity at every level of the supply chain.
CoLab: Upcycled Whole Plant Powders
Greenhouse Juice Co, Herbert Labs and SANIA+ worked to create new products from juice pulp.
OASIS Ecosmart Urban Food Network
Community-led circular transitions
The SEED
Local grocery delivery project addresses food insecurity and access.
Ag Business & Crop Inc.
Improving plant & planet health through precision agriculture.
Spent Goods
Transforming waste into delicious baked goods.
The Conscious Kitchen
Prepared meal delivery company to increase their circular practices.
Quinta Quinoa
Supporting community health and reducing waste through local quinoa.
SunTech Greenhouses
Increasing crop health while decreasing waste.
Escarpment Labs
Craft yeast company explores upcycling wasted ingredients.
A.R. Environmental Solutions Inc.
Transforming food waste into bioethenol & fertilizer through new innovation.
Winterhill Farm and Garden
Sustainably expanding operations to grow more local & nutritious food.
Beck’s Broth
Local entrepreneur reinvents bone broth into a delicious, healthy treat
B12Give
Food redistribution app is transforming how retailers dispose of leftover food
Circulr
Reverse logistics business helping consumer packaged goods companies make the circular decision
Green Circle Dine Ware
Canadian manufacturer changes the narrative on the straw industry
Nurture Growth Bio
Anerobic digestion providing an organic solution to food waste and toxic fertilizers
Windsor Industrial Development Laboratories
R&D firm explores ways to reuse old tires, giving them a new life
Abbey Gardens
Community Food Hub in Haliburton, ON is a place for people, businesses, and gardens to thrive
Green Bowl
Producing a line of upcycled, nutrient-dense Ready to Eat (RTE) meals
