Global Recycler's Directory
Transforming Waste Into Value, Worldwide
WasteFree23’s comprehensive database of organizations converting waste streams into valuable resources. Discover organizations turning biochar, plastics, and organic waste into profitable, sustainable solutions.
Waste is a resource that needs to be recycled fast. This directory maps the global ecosystem of upcyclers, recyclers, and waste-to-value innovators who are proving that sustainable waste management can be profitable, scalable, and community-centered.
Whether you’re a community leader seeking partners, an entrepreneur exploring opportunities, an investor looking for impact, or an NGO building capacity, this directory connects you with organizations leading the circular economy revolution.
THREE WASTE-TO-VALUE DIRECTORIES:
Plastic Waste Problem?
Plastic Waste Upcyclers
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Waste to Biochar Makers
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Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Cultivators
Find the listEach directory contains 150-400+ organizations across 8 geographic regions, prioritized by development need and support potential. From community-scale initiatives to industrial operations, these listings include contact information, technology details, products, and partnership opportunities. Use the region filters and search functions to find organizations by location, technology type, feedstock, or application.
Plastics Upcycling Directory
The mixed plastics become valuable materials, and products through simple recycling process, or advanced processing. This directory connects you with innovators tackling the plastic waste challenges, from community collection systems to industrial recycling plants, closing loops that traditional recycling cannot.
Biochar Directory
Agricultural residues, forestry waste, and organic materials are transformed into carbon-negative biochar through pyrolysis, creating solutions for soil health, water filtration, and climate action. This directory maps producers from small community kilns to industrial facilities, technology providers, and carbon credit developers who are proving that waste biomass can regenerate soils while sequestering carbon for centuries.
Black Soldier Fly Directory
Food waste, agricultural byproducts, and organic materials feed nature’s most efficient bioconverters called black soldier fly larvae that rapidly transform waste into high-protein animal feed and nutrient-rich fertilizer. This directory features operations from backyard composters to automated industrial farms, breeding suppliers, and technology providers making organic waste valuable in 10-14 days.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIRECTORIES:
Geographic Organization: Each directory divides the world into 8 regions, sequenced by development potential and need for support. Regions with abundant waste resources but limited infrastructure appear first (Sub-Saharan Africa, South & Southeast Asia, Latin America), while mature markets with established industries appear later (North America, East Asia & Pacific). This prioritization helps target support where impact is greatest.
Regional Coverage:
- Sub-Saharan Africa (48 countries): Nigeria to South Africa, Kenya to Senegal
- South & Southeast Asia (19 countries): India, Pakistan, Bangladesh through ASEAN nations
- Latin America (33 countries): Mexico through South America, Caribbean islands
- MENA (21 countries): Morocco to Iran, Egypt to Yemen
- Eastern Europe & Central Asia (14 countries): Russia, former Soviet states, Turkey, Mongolia
- Europe (44 countries): EU members, UK, Norway, Switzerland, Balkans
- North America (2 countries): United States, Canada
- East Asia & Pacific (25 countries): China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Pacific islands
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