Our Services & Specialties
5R Assessment & Integration
We take a deep dive into your portfolio and assess its current circularity level using our 5R strategy: refuse, reduce, reuse, remanufacture and recycle. Next, we define your immediate and strategic goals, and create an action plan to boost the environmental performance of your business. Drawing upon our expertise in materials science, environmental impact assessment, and operations management, we can then assist you in implementing this action plan, helping you position for success in the rapidly changing landscapes of design, production, and service delivery.
Sustainable Material Development
We elevate your products with solutions that leave a minimal environmental footprint. Our team works closely with you to develop materials that enhance sustainability, without compromising performance. In our lab, we apply methods from chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science to drive innovation in polymers and biomaterials, all with the goal of meeting your business needs.
Waste-to-Resource Solutions
We help you identify viable options for not only reducing waste, but turning it into a valuable resource. Our team conducts techno-economic and environmental impact analyses of your potential waste-to-resource solutions to inform decision-making. From there, we carry out experimental and analytical studies to determine feasibility and demonstrate proof of concept for different paths to waste reduction.
Life Cycle Assessment
We empower your improvement process by providing data on the lifetime environmental impacts of your products, processes, and services. Our unique life cycle assessment (LCA) is conducted in compliance with ISO standards, and we help you gather key information for the LCA model with our streamlined data collection system. Powered by highly trusted product sustainability software, our LCA delivers comprehensive reports that unlock valuable insights into your business.
Biodegradation Analysis
We drive your quest for the right biodegradable material by testing its degradation in various environments. Our lab conducts aerobic biodegradation and compostability testing according to ASTM and ISO standards. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we provide reliable data that informs decisions on materials, and assists you in optimizing formulations.
We offer businesses a two-hour overview of circular economy principles and practices at no cost. Reach out to us to schedule a session for your team.
1.5 °C
To combat climate change and to ramp up the actions needed for a sustainable future, the Paris Agreement sets the ultimate goal of limiting the average global temperature rise to 1.5 °C in this century.
Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
28
billion tons CO2 equivalent
1970
53
billion tons CO2 equivalent
2017
60
billion tons CO2 equivalent
2050 forecast
90% Reduction
In pursuit of the 1.5°C goal, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced, at least, to below 5 billion tons CO2 equivalent by about 2050. The current efforts in place are far less than what is needed to meet this target.
Total Resources Entering the Global Economy
Extracted resources
Recycled resources
Used in short-life products
Circular Economy
To achieve significant reductions in emissions, we must transition from the traditional take-make-dispose economic model to a circular economy that rethinks materials, designs, and operations to retain as much value as possible from products, parts, and resources. In this circular economy, extending product lifespan, reducing the waste at the design stage, recovering and reintroducing products into the supply chain, and expanding our reliance on sustainable materials are key principles that inform the 5R strategy in our circular economy consulting services.
As the co-founder of 5REDO, Forough brings her expertise in supply chain management, business operations, inventory control, and revenue management to support the implementation of circular solutions within different industry sectors.
As an expert in sustainability, life cycle assessment, circular economy, and green chemistry, Nicolas possesses valuable skills and knowledge that can assist companies in developing and implementing sustainable and environmentally-friendly business models. They can achieve this by utilizing eco-friendly materials, improving manufacturing processes, reducing waste and hazardous chemical use, and advocating for the use of safer and more sustainable alternatives.
With a passion for driving change and creating impact, Mahdi co-founded 5REDO to promote circular economy principles in Canada. He’s an alumnus of the 2021 Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s ‘From Linear to Circular Programme.’ Mahdi played a pivotal role in developing and managing the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Circular Economy Seed Funding program, fostering partnerships between companies and academic researchers to co-create circular solutions.
Originating from Barcelona, Laia’s educational journey led her to pursue secondary studies in the south of France. Her Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Management allowed her to develop an analytical mindset. During her Master’s in International Business and Management, she engaged in numerous research study cases and actively participated in the creation of different business plans. This helped her develop an ability to critically analyze and address the strategic challenges that companies encounter.
Andre has over 5 years of industry experience in project management, polymer and composite processing, materials characterization, and product development. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Technology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, where he focused on Polymer and Composite materials. In 2012, he founded a design and manufacturing company specializing in biocomposites made with natural fibers, which he successfully sold in 2015.
Karan is an experienced professional who has worked in multiple geographies and roles along his career. He holds a total of 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, and has focused his efforts towards finding solutions for waste recovery and making recovery economical for industries. 
As our Senior Research Scientist, Hormoz draws on his eight years of industrial and nine years of academic research experience in the areas of polymer science and engineering to develop new solutions for advancing circularity and sustainability.
With her significant hands-on experience in developing and characterizing biological and chemical systems, Vicky plays a key role in 5REDO’s efforts toward developing novel products and technologies that offer improved circularity and sustainability to the industry and society. 
With several years of research experience in France and Canada, Fabien lends his expertise and passion for enzymology and microbiology to 5REDO’s sustainability innovation plans. 
By leveraging her expertise in life cycle analysis and process engineering, Ophela helps 5REDO to take a holistic approach to the development of circular solutions and technologies. 
As a recent graduate of chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo, Kyle brings his passion for impactful innovation and his experience with novel recycling processes to 5REDO to support our technology development initiatives. 
Shauna is a freelance journalist that covers a wide range of topics, including health, education, the environment, travel, lifestyle trends, and more. She holds a Master of Journalism from Carleton University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Global Development from Queen’s University.