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Key Points:
- Closed Loop Partners has made over 80 investments in the past 10 years.
- The organization has focused on plastics infrastructure projects, diverting millions of tons of material from disposal.
Closed Loop Partners has provided funding to more than 80 companies and municipalities over its decade in existence, amidst significant turbulence in the U.S. recycling sector. The investment organization launched in 2014 and has grown to include various types of financing activities, such as venture capital and private equity acquisitions. Recent additions include a research arm and an operations arm called Circular Services. The organization’s investments in plastics infrastructure projects have led to the diversion of millions of tons of material from disposal, showcasing their commitment to efficient materials management in the face of industry disruptors like China’s import bans and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Within its 80+ investments, Closed Loop Partners has focused on various areas of the recycling industry, with a particular emphasis on plastics infrastructure projects. The organization estimates that its investments have diverted 6 million tons of material that would have otherwise been disposed of. Despite facing challenges with some initial investments, Closed Loop Partners remains dedicated to advancing the circular economy and sustainability goals through innovative financing and operational strategies.
