A public university leading a campus-based sustainability initiative to develop on-site composting infrastructure at CWU’s Wildcat Farm. The project will divert organic waste from landfills, generate compost for food production and landscaping, reduce methane emissions, and serve as a hands-on learning laboratory for students.

A for-profit renewable energy project converting commercial trap grease waste into sustainable aviation fuel and renewable natural gas. The project diverts millions of pounds of organic waste from landfills while supporting low-carbon fuel production.

A for-profit refill technology company providing smart, closed-loop refill systems for liquid products. Ecourage’s platform reduces single-use plastic packaging while lowering costs and emissions for brands and retailers piloting reuse models in Washington.

A for-profit circular logistics company building verified Smart Return Hubs that streamline product returns and enable reuse and resale. Encora helps retailers and partners reduce labor and processing costs while recovering more value from returned goods and cutting waste and reverse-logistics shipping .

A locally owned composting service transforming organic waste streams— including agricultural, commercial, and food system residuals—into high-quality compost. The project supports soil health, local agriculture, and rural circular economies throughout Okanogan County. 

A for-profit person-to-person rental platform that helps people share underused household and recreational items. Hive5 keeps products in use longer, reduces unnecessary consumption, and helps community members earn supplemental income.

A community sports marketplace where you can donate, sell, and buy gently used sports gear while giving back to your local grassroots sports teams. Next Rep keeps gear in play longer and helps make sports more affordable and accessible.

A for-profit company expanding from clean energy innovation into modular housing through its Rogue Cabin project, which delivers adaptable, human-scale living solutions. Rogue Cabin uses modular design and circular materials to reduce material use and lifecycle impacts while supporting affordable, resilient alternatives to conventional housing.

A for-profit company focused on increasing recycling rates by advancing deposit-return schemes (DRS) through an AI-enabled platform that integrates robotics and customer-facing software. Its technology increases efficiencies and supports data-driven circular infrastructure as Washington explores DRS solutions.

A nonprofit organization fiscally sponsored by Sustainable Bainbridge. The ReUse Depot is a reuse and repair hub that brings together a Library of Things, repair and reuse workshops, material exchanges, and hard-to-recycle collection services under one roof to make sharing, fixing, and reuse accessible to the community.

A community-based platform reducing wedding waste by empowering members to share, borrow, and gift décor and supplies at no cost. Something Borrowed Exchange makes weddings more affordable and sustainable by normalizing reuse over single-use purchases.

A design-build-develop firm that learns through experimentation and shares results openly.  Viridian's projects are living laboratories that test circular design and construction practices alongside sustainable living systems in buildings where beauty and performance coalesce to delight and inspire.

A community-powered sewing co-op expanding garment repair, reuse, and hands-on skill building by equipping local tailors with shared tools, training, and micro workspaces. SvaDhruthi’s ThreadTogether runs repair cafés and upcycling workshops, routes donated textiles for reuse or remanufacturing, and supports local livelihoods by preventing textile waste and piloting scalable repair solutions with community and industry partners.

A for-profit regenerative vermicomposting operation converting food scraps and organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments. Worm to Farm supports local farmers, ranchers, and gardeners by restoring soil health and strengthening regional food production systems.

A for-profit technology company that provides an AI-powered platform for end-to-end waste management, from the point of disposal to hauling. The platform delivers granular insights and targeted outreach across 70 cities in the US to jurisdictions, haulers, and campus-based generators to reduce contamination, boost diversion rates, and move closer to zero waste.