Polygreen

About Polygreen

Polygreen positions itself as a key player in the specialty chemicals and climate technology sectors, tackling the pervasive issue of plastic waste generated by superabsorbent polymers (SAPs). The company was founded in 2016 by Shai Shahal and Zvika Meiri and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with factory operations in Nahariya. It operates on a business-to-business model, supplying its proprietary material to large corporate manufacturers.

The core of Polygreen's offering is its environmental Super Absorbent Polymer (eSAP), a patented, 100% biodegradable, and biocompatible material designed as a direct substitute for traditional non-biodegradable SAPs. These conventional polymers are a major component in the 650 billion disposable hygiene products used annually in Europe alone, contributing significantly to global plastic waste. Polygreen’s eSAP is engineered to meet the high-performance absorbency standards of the industry, enabling for the first time the potential for a fully biodegradable diaper suitable for mass production. The material is a hybrid composition, combining a natural, protein-based biopolymer with a proprietary polymer, created through a sustainable manufacturing process characterized by zero waste and low energy consumption.

Polygreen is targeting three primary markets with distinct product lines derived from its core technology. For the personal hygiene market, it offers SAPgenix. For agricultural applications, which can benefit from enhanced water efficiency and soil quality retention, it provides Plantov. Its third line, Pharmadress, is tailored for specialized medical uses such as wound dressings. By serving these industries, the company provides large corporations a tangible way to meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The company's growth has been supported by a mix of equity and grants, including notable funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 program, and a Series A funding round.