Startup
Focus: Thermocol Recycling
Started: December 2025
For details visit: https://gorecovive.com/#
Founders
Mr. Yash Thakan
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Sow
Prof. Richa Singhal
Prof. Saroj Sundar Baral
Recovive Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is tackling one of the most overlooked plastic waste challenges—thermocol (styrofoam). Despite its widespread use in packaging, thermocol remains among the least recycled materials due to its extremely low density and high transportation costs. We address this by developing a green technology that reduces its volume by up to 100 times, making collection and logistics economically viable. Beyond recycling, we upcycle this waste into high-value fiber materials used in air filtration systems. By converting a problematic waste stream into a sustainable resource, Recovive enables circular economy solutions while reducing environmental burden and improving material efficiency across industries.