Seattle, United States
Encora is pioneering sustainable practices with its innovative, app-based reusable container service. Emphasizing waste reduction, Encora utilizes a mix of advanced technologies such as enhanced RFID/QR code, smart collection bins, and robotics to create efficient closed-loop systems for food services in high-traffic environments like airports and campuses.
The problem is clear: Each year, 264 million tons of trash is generated, mainly from single-use containers, with a meager 14% recycling rate. Encora addresses this waste crisis by providing organizations free access to its platform or offering a deposit model that promotes sustainability while rewarding users.
Since its founding in 2018, Encora has yielded impressive accolades, emerging triumphant at events like Clean Tech Open and the Jones Progress Awards. Its most recent advancement includes a Pre Seed Round investment on 30 May 2023 from Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, bolstering its growth in the Information Technology and Waste Solution sectors.
