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Shopping. Everyone does it, not everyone likes it. But behind the shopping for clothes are different processes that are often invisible to us. In addition to production and cultivation of raw materials, recycling is also an important aspect. Textile sorting is part of this recycling process and crucial in the clothing industry for several reasons. But there is a big issue with this process: Textile sorting is currently still very labor-intensive, error-prone, and inefficient. And this is where startup Redivivum comes in: “Our idea is simple yet impactful: To automate garment evaluation and sorting processes, addressing critical challenges such as labor shortages, inefficiencies, and the increasing volumes of textile waste. We are on a mission to revolutionize the textile industry through our innovative automation solutions.” The two founders, Szilvia Turi and Aron Siska have not only diverse backgrounds in engineering, software development, and sustainability but are also united by a shared vision of driving positive change in the textile industry. As one of 8 startups in the 7-month startup accelerator program, Redivivum appreciated the most all the resources and support from the community, as well as the access to mentorship sessions, like the one with Fernando. “Such a piece of advice you can’t find in a textbook!” Their biggest learning in the program? The importance of market validation, good feedback and strong resilient relationships. After the program the Redivivum team will continue their journey to turn their big vision into reality. “Our dream is to shake up the textile industry by making automated garment sorting the new norm. Picture a world where textile companies everywhere are using Redivivum's technology to work smarter, waste less, and do their bit for the planet. That's the future we're aiming for – a future where sustainability meets efficiency, and we're leading the charge!” 🔹Learn more about their solution, the team, learnings in the program, and next steps in our latest blog post - check the link in the comments section. 🔹If you want to meet Redivivum or the other startups from our current Hardtech Innovation program, come to our Demo Day, a big celebration on the 31st of May at MotionLab.Berlin! ➡️ Tickets are linked in the comments section. The Hardtech Innovation program is supported by funds from the European Union (European Social Fund) and the State of Berlin. Hashtag #HardtechInnovation #MotionLabBerlin

🌟 Cerqular's Journey: From Startup to Success 🌟 Voted a top LA consumer startup twice, but our story goes beyond accolades. 🌱 From Humble Beginnings: Started with just a handful of brands, Cerqular embarked on a mission to revolutionize commerce, making it sustainable and socially impactful. From 2 brands to now almost 1k in less than 18 months. 🌏 Global Recognition: Today, Cerqular stands as one of the largest social and sustainable platforms globally, hosting a diverse array of partners like [The Interline](https://lnkd.in/gXgsFKAw) and [8Shades](https://lnkd.in/gXhXYkyu). 👏 Highlights by UK Department of International Trade: Our impact has caught the attention of global entities, with the UK Department of International Trade recognizing and sharing our journey. 📈 Mainstream Shift: Conversations about conscious consumption have transformed from niche to mainstream, as highlighted by [Forbes](https://lnkd.in/g5hY5nB5) and [Deloitte](https://lnkd.in/dGN3zA8r). 🚀 Exciting Future Ahead: We're motivated to continue our journey, welcoming new brands, partners, investors, and millions of new users who resonate with our values. It's all about values. Together, let's shape the future of sustainable commerce! #Cerqular #SustainableCommerce #ConsciousConsumption 🌿🛍️

🏆 We are thrilled to announce that By Rotation, one of our portfolio companies, has been named as one of the most disruptive startups of 2024 by TechCrunch! 🌟 We knew we were backing a game-changer when we invested in By Rotation back in April 2022 as part of their £2.3 million seed round. Since it was founded by Eshita Kabra in 2019, it has revolutionised the way we consume fashion as a peer-to-peer fashion rental app. Despite challenges in the Consumer Tech sector this year, By Rotation has shown remarkable resilience and growth. It's expanded its social network-styled marketplace organically, launched innovative features like Rent by Location and Wallet, and even opened a five-storey townhouse in Mayfair, London. In keeping with our own goal of putting people first, By Rotation has also proven its commitment to sustainability. By sharing wardrobes and fighting overconsumption, it is reducing £140 million worth of textile waste that goes to landfill annually. We are proud to have supported its expansion into the US and UK markets and are excited to see what 2025 holds for By Rotation as it continues to transform the fashion industry for good. 🚀 To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gC_VxBFm #Fashion #ConsumerTech #VC #VentureCapital #ByRotation #TechCrunch

Rashed Chowdhury & Vince Grana are jetting off to Austin for Greenbook's Insight Innovation Exchange next week. Our team is excited to network with other insights professionals, learn from industry-leading brands, and compete in the Insight Innovation Competition. Interested in a new way to measure real, authentic consumer behavior? Be sure to catch our competition pitch Wednesday at 9:40am or stop by our roundtable sessions 3-4pm Wednesday or 12-1pm Thursday. See you in Austin! #startup #Greenbook #consumerinsights #innovation #marketresearch #behavioraltesting Orchard

Our new branding is here, and with it comes the fun task of creating swag! But here at FluxGen we're committed to impact, even with the smallest actions. That's why we're ditching the typical plastic badges, pens, and coasters that often end up as clutter. Instead, we're on the hunt for collaborators, especially talented Indian startups, to create unique, eco-friendly merchandise. We are looking for merch that’s reusable, regenerative, and beneficial for both the environment and the community. Know someone who aligns with this mission? Tag them below (or DM me or my colleague Manasa Shastri). Let's co-create some truly impactful merch! #fluxgen #merchandise #ecofriendlymerch #sustainability

💊 The pharma industry is critical to global health, yet the intricate logistics behind it often go unnoticed. At BoxxDocks, we’re excited to be at the forefront of innovation in this vital sector. 📦 We empower companies to gain full visibility and control over their supply chain and operations. Our all-in-one software platform, BoxxDocks Orbit, also helps companies to switch from single-use cardboard and plastic to returnable and recyclable delivery assets, driving sustainability and cost savings in every shipment. As we highlight our work in the pharma sector, keep an eye out for future posts where we'll showcase exciting developments for various other sectors. For more information, visit our website👇 www.boxxdocks.com #BoxxDocks #Orbit #Logistics #SaaS #TrackAndTrace #Startup #Innovation

Mircodays Gets Sustainable Packaging Boxes With High Functionality Natalia Stewart, the owner of Microdays, discussed her ideas about truffle and chocolate bar boxes with Half Price Packaging The cost-effective packaging solution expands Microdays’ profit margin, which is surprisingly high. The durability of two-piece boxes and straight-tuck-end boxes keeps the products safe. Half Price Packaging experts guided her and created packaging from scratch: Two-piece boxes for truffles and tuck-end boxes for chocolate bars. We delivered the boxes to her doorstep on time. Half Price Packaging X Microdays has been on a successful journey, and we look forward to delivering customized packaging solutions to other forward-thinking brands. #successstory #clientappreciation #clientfeedback #halfpricepackaging #customerfeedback #businessbranding #innovation #creativity #startup #marketing #packaging #perfumepackaging #soap #foryou #fyp #explore

Katherine’s drive to create more resilient and sustainable materials, with the aim of revolutionizing the apparel industry, has led her to build one of Canada’s most impactful tech companies. In a recent interview with BetaKit’s Siri Agrell, Endeavor Entrepreneur Katherine Homuth explains her commitment to build a company in response to an obsession with solving an unmet need. “I started to become extremely jaded that so many people I was chatting with seemed to be doing what I call ‘technology for technology’s sake…Tell me the problem you’re actually trying to solve.” While many founders aim to build businesses based on prevailing tech trends or as derivatives of products and services that already exist, Katherine’s success with SRTX is proof of the value of focusing on the problem and building what needs to be built to solve it. Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/3YgU0Yv

Currently, only 7% of the world’s resources are recycled within the circular economy, a figure that's declined since 2018 due to rising material extraction. 🔃 👕 Enter Faircado. Faircado has closed a €3M pre-seed funding round to revolutionise second-hand shopping with AI. Faircado’s AI-powered browser extension uses a combination of image and text matching to suggest pre-owned alternatives when you look for a product on sites like Amazon, Zalando or Patagonia. The company’s revenue model combines a percentage commission on sales with fixed fees for redirecting users to partner platforms. The pre-seed round was led by World Fund, Europe’s leading climate venture capital firm. The round also includes investment from Accel, General Catalyst, Lightspeed, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and Northzone via the Slush 100 Startup Prize, as well as Impact Shakers. Continue reading:

Hello LinkedIn friends! As part of a Mondi International Programme "NexGen", together with three colleagues Derya Ferah, Kaan Dıblan and Erdem Ayaztas, we're on a mission to explore the world of reusable packaging in e-commerce. We're looking forward to engaging with experts, startups, and fellow professionals on this exciting and important topic. Let's talk about the potential of reusable packaging in e-commerce and its impact! If you are interested in talking to us and we haven't reached out to you yet, contact me! #ecommerce #reusable #packaging #reusablepackaging #PPWR #Mondi