CERO Cooperative partners with Enduring Planet to scale zero-waste composting

CERO (Cooperative Energy, Recycling, and Organics) is an award-winning, worker-owned cooperative providing commercial compost pickup in Greater Boston.

By diverting over 70 tons per week of food waste from landfills and delivering it to local farms, CERO reduces methane emissions, supports regenerative agriculture, and helps businesses save money while cutting their carbon footprint. To scale their impact and advance their transition to a zero-emissions fleet, CERO needed capital that aligned with their mission. That’s where Enduring Planet came in.

CERO partnered with Enduring Planet to:

• Scale their services without compromising their environmental values.
• Purchase their first electric collection truck and expand their routes sustainably
• Bridge cash flow gaps caused by reimbursement-based grants

CERO chose Enduring Planet for our flexible, founder-friendly approach, designed to support climate-focused businesses like theirs. Unlike traditional lenders, we understood the challenges of a mission-driven cooperative navigating reimbursement-based grants and scaling sustainable infrastructure. Our fast, non-dilutive funding ensured CERO secured the capital they needed—without delays, collateral, or personal guarantees.

With Enduring Planet's support, CERO took a major step toward their zero-emissions future by adding their first electric truck to their fleet. This investment enables them to scale operations, serve more businesses, and continue driving environmental and economic benefits for Boston’s communities.

"Enduring Planet is a great fit for climate businesses that need flexible, mission-aligned capital to move fast and stay focused."

Rhina Luna

Worker-Owner, CERO Cooperative