ECO-TRAIN INC.
Eco-Train Inc. is a Canadian circular-economy company that partners with wireless retailers to collect used phone cases, chargers, cables, and earbuds through in-store drop-off boxes, then ships materials to PLAEX Building Systems in New Brunswick for processing into landscaping bricks under the Brick&Panel™ system.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersPort Coquitlam, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ECO-TRAIN INC. does
Eco-Train Inc. is a Canadian private company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia, that operates a circular economy service dedicated to wireless accessory waste recovery. The company partners with wireless retailers, distributors, and collection depots across Canada to install branded collection boxes in store locations where consumers can drop off unwanted phone cases, chargers, cables, earbuds, smartwatches, and related accessories free of charge. Materials are shipped to PLAEX Building Systems Inc. in Dieppe, New Brunswick — the company's only processing facility after the British Columbia depot ceased operations due to MAGSAFE magnet contamination — where plastics are sorted, disassembled, and either recycled, reused, or converted into landscaping bricks under the Brick&Panel™ system. Electronics are routed to the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) for certified downstream processing.
The company's core technology is a web-based retail partner portal (portal.eco-train.com) that supports partner registration, return management, shipment tracking to PLAEX, and impact reporting. A separate return management form captures market share data by brand and case style, enabling brand-level analytics on recovered volumes. The company monetizes through a freemium and subscription-based membership model for retail partners (with automatic billing and renewal per the March 2022 Terms and Conditions), while consumers participate at no cost. Customer segments include wireless retailers (primary), distributors, and end consumers. Eco-Train also maintains a direct-mail return option for consumers outside the partner footprint and supports a downstream channel via RONA, where PLAEX-manufactured landscaping bricks made from recovered plastics are sold in select eastern Canada locations. The company accepts materials from major accessory brands including Otterbox, ZAGG|Gear4, Incipio, Case-Mate, UAG, Speck, Kate Spade New York, Blu Element, and Axessorize, and operates as an independent, founder-controlled mission-driven sustainability enterprise with no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or public listing.
ECO-TRAIN INC. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ECO-TRAIN INC.
- Legal name
- Eco-Train Inc.
- Website
- https://eco-train.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Eco-Train Inc. is a Canadian circular-economy company that partners with wireless retailers to collect used phone cases, chargers, cables, and earbuds through in-store drop-off boxes, then ships materials to PLAEX Building Systems in New Brunswick for processing into landscaping bricks under the Brick&Panel™ system.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ECO-TRAIN INC. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- E-waste Recycling Services
- NAICS
- Waste Collection (56211)
- SIC
- Refuse Systems (4953)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Consumer Electronics Recycling (TVs, AV, Small Electronics) (BPALAIAH), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG)
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Where ECO-TRAIN INC. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Port Coquitlam
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
ECO-TRAIN INC. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Retail Partner Membership Fees: Retail partners pay membership fees to join the Eco-Train network. The Terms and Conditions reference 'Paid Accounts' with automatic billing and renewal. Partners receive free boxes, logistics support, and reporting as part of the membership.
- Material Recovery Processing: Recovered wireless accessories are sorted, disassembled, and either recycled, reused, or repurposed through certified processing partners including PLAEX Building Systems for plastic materials
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Monthly | Free Membership |
| Subscription | Annual | Paid Account |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
ECO-TRAIN INC. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Eco-Train Inc. operates a national Wireless Accessory Recycling Program in which participating retail partners install branded Eco-Train collection boxes in their stores so consumers can drop off unwanted phone cases, chargers, cables, earbuds, smartwatches, and related items at no cost. Collected materials are shipped to PLAEX Building Systems in New Brunswick for manual sorting, disassembly, and conversion into landscaping bricks via the Brick&Panel™ system, with electronics routed to the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA). Retail partners access the program through a web-based Retail Partner Portal that provides registration, returns management, shipment tracking, and impact reporting.
Product overview
ECO-TRAIN INC. operates a single-platform circular economy service focused on wireless accessory waste recovery. The core offering is the Wireless Accessory Recycling Program, which partners with retail stores to collect used phone cases, chargers, cables, earbuds, and smartwatches. Materials are shipped to PLAEX Building Systems in New Brunswick for processing into landscaping bricks through the Brick&Panel™ System. Retail partners access the program through the Retail Partner Portal, which provides return management tools, impact reporting, and marketing support. The company does not offer modular add-ons or separate product tiers — all services flow through the unified retail partner platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wireless Accessory Recycling Program A circular-economy service that collects unwanted wireless accessories (phone cases, chargers, cables, earbuds, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, screen protectors) through participating retail partner stores and routes the materials to PLAEX Building Systems for processing into landscaping bricks or to EPRA for electronics recycling. Designed for wireless retailers and their end-customers.
- Collection Box Program Provides participating retail partners with branded, free Eco-Train collection boxes designed to handle a variety of wireless accessory items (phone cases, cables, earbuds, smartwatches) for free consumer drop-off during regular store hours.
- Retail Partner Portal (Returns & Reporting) Web-based subscription portal at portal.eco-train.com enabling retail partners to register, manage waste deliveries, track shipments to PLAEX Building Systems, submit market-share data by brand and case style, and access marketing collateral and impact reports.
Quantifiable outcome
- Diverts wireless accessories from landfills where they would persist for centuries
Companies that use ECO-TRAIN INC.
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ECO-TRAIN INC. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
ECO-TRAIN INC. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- PLAEX Building Systems Inc.coreStrategic partnership with PLAEX Building Systems in New Brunswick. All collected materials are shipped to PLAEX where they are manually sorted and disassembled. Mixed plastics from wireless accessories are used as feedstock for PLAEX landscaping and construction bricks. Electronics are sent to Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA).
- Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA)coreEPRA handles electronics that can be reused if possible or recycled through their certified processor network when direct reuse is not possible.
- RONAminorPLAEX products made from Eco-Train recovered materials are available in select RONA retail locations in eastern Canada, expanding reach of circular economy products.
- Hiftar Concepts (Hitfar)flagshipFeatured retail partner and testimonial provider. Hitfar has invested heavily in steering the industry toward responsible waste recovery model with minimal waste packaging expectations and sustainable recovery program support. Strong advocate for Eco-Train program in Canada.
- AxessorizeminorDistributor option listed in retail partner registration form
- CesiumminorDistributor option listed in retail partner registration form
- OtterBoxminorBrand accepted through the return program. Listed as one of the tracked brands in the returns management system.
- ZAGG (Gear4)minorBrand accepted through the return program. Listed as one of the tracked brands in the returns management system.
- UAG (Urban Armor Gear)minorBrand accepted through the return program. Listed as one of the tracked brands in the returns management system.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ECO-TRAIN INC. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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ECO-TRAIN INC. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
ECO-TRAIN INC. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ECO-TRAIN INC. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ECO-TRAIN INC.
What does ECO-TRAIN INC. do?
Eco-Train Inc. operates a national Wireless Accessory Recycling Program in which participating retail partners install branded Eco-Train collection boxes in their stores so consumers can drop off unwanted phone cases, chargers, cables, earbuds, smartwatches, and related items at no cost. Collected materials are shipped to PLAEX Building Systems in New Brunswick for manual sorting, disassembly, and conversion into landscaping bricks via the Brick&Panel™ system, with electronics routed to the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA). Retail partners access the program through a web-based Retail Partner Portal that provides registration, returns management, shipment tracking, and impact reporting.
Is ECO-TRAIN INC. a public or private company?
ECO-TRAIN INC. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ECO-TRAIN INC. founded?
ECO-TRAIN INC. was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ECO-TRAIN INC. based?
ECO-TRAIN INC. is headquartered in Port Coquitlam, Canada, in the North America region.
How does ECO-TRAIN INC. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Retail Partner Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are material Recovery Processing.
Does ECO-TRAIN INC. have an API?
No public API is recorded for ECO-TRAIN INC..
What industry is ECO-TRAIN INC. in?
ECO-TRAIN INC.'s product category is E-waste Recycling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAKALAJ, Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling, with a secondary code of BPALAIAH, Consumer Electronics Recycling (TVs, AV, Small Electronics). Its NAICS code is 56211 and its SIC code is 4953.