Blazin’ Joe
Golden, CO - www.blazinjoe.com
Blazin’ Joe is a women-owned business transforming coffee waste into eco-friendly fire logs and starters, handmade in Golden, CO, and Franklin, MA. By repurposing chaff from coffee roasters, they create a cleaner-burning, sustainable alternative to traditional firewood.
Through NextCycle, Blazin’ Joe seeks support in refining its business model, developing financial strategies, and crafting a compelling investor pitch. They aim to expand partnerships with coffee roasters, grow their customer base, and secure funding for additional equipment. With expert guidance in market analysis, grant writing, and financial planning, they hope to scale operations and increase their environmental impact.
Cold Spark
Longmont, CO
Cold Spark is transforming complex waste recycling with its innovative cryomilling technology, which uses cryogenic temperatures to break down EV batteries and e-waste for efficient recovery of lithium, cobalt, and rare earth metals. This process minimizes toxic emissions, reduces energy consumption, and preserves material quality.
Through NextCycle, Cold Spark seeks connections with feedstock suppliers, manufacturers, and business advisors in recycling and manufacturing. They aim to explore franchise opportunities with municipalities, refine revenue strategies, and identify potential plant locations in Colorado. With expert support, they hope to scale their model, drive economic growth, and enhance sustainable material recovery.
Driven Plastics
Pueblo, CO - www.drivenplastics.com
Driven Plastics is revolutionizing road construction by transforming plastic waste into a high-performance asphalt additive. Their process upcycles 3-10 tons of plastic per lane mile, creating stronger, longer-lasting roads while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lifecycle costs. With over 83 tons of plastic repurposed in 30+ projects nationwide, including in Colorado, they are building a circular economy for thin film plastics.
Through NextCycle, Driven Plastics seeks investor connections, business model refinement, and support in scaling operations. They aim to secure feedstock, expand manufacturing, and optimize safety and quality control as they grow into a larger production facility.
High Plains Biochar
Laporte, CO - www.hpbiochar.com
High Plains Biochar transforms agricultural and forestry waste into high-value biochar, capturing carbon and supporting a circular economy. Their patented stoves reduce emissions, provide data analytics for carbon credits, and produce nutrient-rich biochar for soil health. Expanding their innovation, they now repurpose animal carcass waste into bone char for water filtration and tallow for various applications.
Through NextCycle, they seek guidance on regulatory requirements, funding pathways, and research partnerships to advance their technology. They aim to refine their business model, develop logistics for bone-to-stove production, and explore labeling requirements.
Refound Goods
Denver, CO - www.refoundgoods.com
Refound Goods is an online marketplace for pre-owned and vintage furniture, connecting buyers and sellers while promoting a circular economy. With a curated selection, secure payments, and convenient local delivery, the platform makes it easy to buy and sell unique home goods sustainably.
Through NextCycle, Refound Goods aims to scale its business, strengthen partnerships in the sustainability space, and explore funding opportunities. They seek guidance on improving customer engagement, refining their online sales system, and leveraging expert feedback to enhance operations.
The Source Zero
Fort Collins, CO - www.thesourcezeronoco.com
The Source Zero is redefining sustainable living in Northern Colorado with its zero-waste boutique and soap refill service. To expand its impact, the company is launching a mobile delivery service and establishing a commercial warehouse, making sustainable shopping more accessible. Having already diverted five tons of plastic from landfills, they aim to triple that achievement in the next 30 months.
Through NextCycle, The Source Zero seeks support in marketing, financial strategy, and logistics planning. They aim to refine their business plan, implement routing software, improve their online platform, and secure funding for delivery vans and warehouse space.
SURPStone
Grand Junction, CO - www.surpstone.com
SURPStone repurposes plastic waste into high-quality pavers, decorative stones, benches, and flowerpots, exceeding industry standards while promoting sustainability. Operating from Grand Junction, CO, they’ve been selling locally since October 2024 and plan to expand to landscapers and developers in 2025. By incorporating recycled plastics into concrete, they reduce waste and create jobs.
Through NextCycle, SURPStone seeks support in scaling production, refining financial planning, and securing funding for better equipment and hiring. Their goal is to expand into Denver, develop pre-bagged products, and connect with contractors to integrate sustainable materials into new home construction.
Maple Ridge
Saskatoon, SK, Canada - www.mapleridgerubber.com
Maple Ridge Rubber Services, an Indigenous/Metis-owned company, specializes in repurposing recycled rubber for paving and resurfacing applications. Their eco-friendly solutions cater to the growing demand for affordable, durable materials in housing and infrastructure projects. From playgrounds and park pathways to pools, parking lots, and high-traction surfaces, their versatile process enhances safety and sustainability.
Through NextCycle, they seek to expand their market, secure supplier relationships, and connect with asphalt companies and municipalities. They also aim to identify funding for equipment and collaborate with the Colorado Department of Transportation to integrate recycled rubber into large-scale infrastructure projects.