Cleanhub — Brand-Funded Plastic Collection Platform
Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 20:40
German B Corp. Brands fund plastic collection. Pay per kg collected. AI tracking. Active in India, Indonesia, Tanzania expanding. SAP, Asus brand clients.
Source: https://www.cleanhub.com/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Cleanhub GmbH (Berlin, Germany) — commercial platform
- Funding Goal
- Brands fund plastic collection in high-impact locations; collection hubs earn per kg
- Funding Amount
- Negotiated; all collection partners are paid based on collected volumes
- Deadline
- Rolling — collection hub partnerships accepted ongoing (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Contact hello@cleanhub.com to enquire about collection hub partnership. Provide organisation profile, operational capacity data, and specific collection site locations. Mention Verra registration process and end-to-end recycling capability as differentiators.
- Target Region
- India, Indonesia (primary); Tanzania mentioned; expanding globally
- Contact
- hello@cleanhub.com
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 20:41
Application Checklist
Eligibility
Constraints
Summary
Cleanhub operates on a similar model to rePurpose Global but with a European corporate client base and stronger South/Southeast Asia operations. Their collection hub model pays local organisations per kg of plastic recovered, providing a reliable revenue stream tied to operational volumes. The platform's AI tracking system generates credible data that satisfies European corporate sustainability reporting requirements (CSRD, EUDR), making them attractive to large European brands. Your Danish base and EU presence gives you a relationship-building advantage with Cleanhub's German team. The strategic value of joining Cleanhub alongside rePurpose is accessing two separate corporate buyer pools. The two platforms are not exclusive — collection organisations in India and Indonesia often work with multiple platforms to diversify revenue. Contact hello@cleanhub.com with an organisation profile, operational capacity data, and specific collection site locations. Mention your Verra registration process and end-to-end recycling capability as differentiators.
Historical Context
Cleanhub was founded in 2020 and grew rapidly through the 2021-2024 period. Their B Corp certification and partnership with large brands (SAP, Asus) demonstrates corporate market credibility. Their 2026 expansion to Tanzania suggests Africa interest — relevant for Kenyan and Tanzanian operations.
Why it was added
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