2019 [Re]Verse Pitch

Congratulations to Our 2019 Finalists & Winners

Seed Stage

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WINNER:

Polymart

By: Anjali Sridharan

Repurposing polycarbonate plastic die-cut sheets from HID Global into eyewear

Recipient of the 2019 People’s Choice Award

Finalist:

GreenBinder

By: Krishna Halaharvi and Nautasha Gupta

Repurposing polycarbonate plastic die-cut sheets from HID Global into a polymer binding solution for asphalt

Growth Stage

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WINNER:

3D Printing From Trash

By: re:3D

Repurposing polycarbonate plastic die-cut sheets from HID Global into 3D printed furniture, art, and other items

Finalist:

Nap :) kinz

By: K&T Manufacturing

Repurposing polyester napkins from JOSCO Products into children’s pillows


2019 Semi-Finalists

Growth Stage

Gypsy Tents

Repurposing: Visa Napkins

Sun Co. Tracking, LLC

Repurposing: Styrofoam Coolers

Seed Stage

Afoodable

Repurposing: Grape Skins

Get Well Farms

Repurposing: Styrofoam Coolers

Bright Box

Repurposing: Styrofoam Coolers

Fruited Plain Organics

Repurposing: Grape Skins

Re-Ship

Repurposing: Styrofoam Coolers

Linen Visions

Repurposing: Visa Napkins

Serenity Sells

Repurposing: Grape Skins

Forever Frames

Repurposing: Polycarbonate Plastic Dye-cut Sheets

Polydoll

Repurposing: Visa Napkins

Caesar Leather

Repurposing: Grape Skins

Upcycled

Repurposing: Visa Napkins

Green Space Solutions

Repurposing: Polycarbonate Plastic Dye-cut Sheets

Loyal Lip Care

Repurposing: Grape Skins


Texas Oncology

Every month, this local cancer clinic needs to re-home 50 - 100 Styrofoam coolers and their included freeze packs. The freeze packs are non-toxic, biodegradable, and reusable.

JOSCO Products

JOSCO is pitching 2000+ lbs per month of VISA-type napkins with a high polyester content. Their Eco-Rags business cannot use the material, so it is currently accumulating in their warehouse in need of a non-landfill solution!

The Austin Winery

This winery has 10-15 tons of white and red wine grape skins every year that they are hoping to find a better use for than composting! They are simply grape solids (skins, stems, and seeds), some residual alcohol, and yeast - nothing else added.

See Austin Winery’s Pitch Video

HID Global

This security card manufacturer creates 5,800 lbs per month of Poly-carbonate skeletons from dye-cut I.D. cards. All of the material is currently being sent to landfill, and HID Global is looking for a more sustainable solution.

Travis County Surplus

Each month, Travis County Surplus receives an average of 50 chairs from departments within the agency. They currently have a backlog of over 800 chairs, and are in need of a sustainable diversion solution.


2019 Event Details

The 2019 Opening Pitch Event was held on Tuesday, February 26 at Capital Factory. You can watch a video recording of the event here.

The 2019 Finalist Pitch Event was held on Tuesday, April 30 at Capital Factory. You can watch a video recording of the Finalist event here.

Event Partners