Another time, another WIRED!
Circular Materials is honored to be recognized as the first among the 10 most innovative Italian startups to watch in 2025. This prestigious recognition reflects our dedication to recovering and valorizing critical metals and raw materials from industrial wastewater – a vital step toward advancing the circular economy and enabling the global energy transition.
In Italy alone, industries generate approximately 1.5 million tonnes of industrial waste annually, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable, innovative solutions. Circular Materials is proud to lead the charge, setting new standards for resource efficiency and environmental responsibility.
WIRED Italia’s article “10 Most Innovative Italian Startups to Watch in 2025” highlights our commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies that address industrial waste management challenges. By recovering valuable critical raw materials (CRMs) like lithium, cobalt, and nickel from industrial wastewater, we support vital industries like renewable energy, battery production, and electronics —making their recovery crucial for a sustainable future. Our technology goes beyond reducing the environmental impact of industrial processes—it also transforms waste into valuable, reusable resources. By aligning our mission with the European Green Deal, we’re contributing to global sustainability goals and driving the transition to a truly circular economy.
We are proud to stand alongside other remarkable Italian startups featured in the article, including Jet HR, Voidless, AIKO, Caracol AM, Finapp, Kurs Orbital, Subbyx, Volta Software, and Translated. Together, we are shaping a future where innovation meets responsibility—a future that benefits industries, communities, and the planet.
This recognition from WIRED Italia fuels our determination to continue pushing boundaries in industrial waste management and CRMs recovery. We remain dedicated to building a greener, more sustainable future—one where progress and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
As we celebrate this achievement, we’d like to extend our gratitude to WIRED Italia for acknowledging our efforts and to the entire Circular Materials team for their unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Read the full article here and visit our official website to learn how we’re transforming industrial waste into valuable resources.
Together, let’s build a sustainable, circular future!
