Mastering the science of breakdowns
PolyNatural® is a leading biotechnology company based in Christchurch New Zealand that works with nature to create high quality, reliable products that don’t hurt the planet in the process.
Our scientists work with nature to develop bio-based, biodegradable products from natural renewable materials. These natural materials allow them to be absorbed and metabolised by microorganisms in the soil at the end of their life. The result is a range of meticulously designed, high-performance products that get the job done and don’t hurt the planet in the process.
With products now available for the horticulture and viticulture industries, and more under development, we're leading the way to a more sustainable future.
By nature, for nature
Our scientists work with nature to create highly reliable, bio-based
and biodegradable products using natural renewable materials that allow them to be absorbed and metabolised by living organisms. By using materials that occur naturally in the world around us and unique fermentation processes, we create products that have no negative impact on the environment.
When PolyNatural® products break down, they provide nutrients and energy to the micro-organisms found in the soil, making a closed-loop lifecycle that helps to sustain nature.
From New Zealand to the world
While PolyNatural® officially launched in 2023, we've been researching, prototyping and testing PolyNatural® products for years. Our initial partnership with SCION allowed use to develop and iterate our products and materials several times over, leading to the world-class products we have today.
Our team is constantly researching, designing, formulating and experimenting to ensure our products are always living up to our high standards, now and in the future.
Taonga is treasure
It is something to be cared for, respected, celebrated. To be held in esteem and considered in our decisions.
Nature is one of the most important taonga. She gives us life and has cared for us for generations. It’s time we cared for her. Because if our children and grandchildren are going to enjoy this world, we need to start making some changes now.
Our scientists work with nature to develop products that perform to the highest standards but are designed to break down over time, returning essential nutrients to the earth to sustain the soil’s microbiome. The result is meticulously designed, high-performance products that get the job done and don’t hurt the planet in the process.
Because it’s our turn to protect the taonga of nature for the generations to come.
Award-winning collaborations
We've always valued a high level of collaboration in our development process and in 2020 our partnership with SCION was recognised at the Sustainable Business Awards. Our work on the predecessor to the PolyNatural® vine clip won us the award for Outstanding Collaboration.
We continue to work closely with research and industry partners to develop specific products that are suited to our mission of creating high-performance, truly sustainable products.
PolyNatural® is now part of a global mahi tahi (collaboration) involving public and private entities whose sole vision is to develop world-leading biotechnologies.
Creating a future that leaves nothing behind
We truly believe that the future is in our hands.
That's why we’re committed to developing products and materials that revolutionise the way we think about plastic and change perceptions about what's possible. And leaving nothing behind is possible.
