Our Specialties
Sustainable Materials Development
We differentiate and elevate your products with material solutions that leave a minimal environmental footprint. Our team works closely with you to identify and develop materials that can enhance sustainability without compromising performance. In our lab, we combine and apply knowledge and methods in chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science to advance research and development towards meeting your needs and requirements.
Waste-to-Resource Solutions
We help you identify viable options for reducing waste and turning it into valuable resources. Our team conducts techno-economic and environmental impact analyses of potential waste-to-resource solutions to inform decision-making and action. We carry out experimental and analytical studies to evaluate the feasibility and demonstrate the proof of concept for the identified paths of waste reduction and resource utilization.
Life Cycle Assessment
We empower your improvement process, reporting and comparative claims by providing data on the environmental impacts of your products, processes and services over their entire lifetime. Our life cycle assessment (LCA) is conducted in compliance with ISO standards, and we assist you in gathering 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 the environmental impact of your business.
Biodegradation Analysis
We drive your quest for the right biodegradable material or your efforts in developing innovative compostable products by characterizing material 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 your decisions and helps you optimize your material formulations.
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 natural resources are key principles that inform our 5R strategy, and our pursuit of innovative solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.