The Good Plastic Company

What The Good Plastic Company does

The Good Plastic Company is a Netherlands-headquartered, mission-driven manufacturer founded in 2018 that produces Polygood® — large-format 100% recycled and recyclable polystyrene surface panels for the architecture and design (A&D) industry. The company developed its proprietary heat-pressing technology in-house over a two-year engineering effort; the equipment uses separate heating and cooling stages, reaches temperatures up to 380°C, and processes roughly 80% of plastic types including polyurethane and glass-filled polyamide. It produces the largest-format recycled plastic panels on the EU market (standard 2.8m x 1.4m; extra-large 3m x 1m x 30mm), sources approximately 70% post-consumer and 30% post-industrial waste, and reuses 100% of its post-production scrap.

The company serves global enterprise brands across retail, hospitality, and public-sector projects, with named customers including Nike (40+ stores), Adidas (20+ stores), LUSH (30+ stores), Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, McDonald's, Karl Lagerfeld, Coach, and L'Oréal. Revenue is generated through quote-based direct enterprise sales (custom pattern development, brand waste transformation, global multi-location roll-outs) plus a network of exclusive regional distributors across UK/Ireland (CDUK), France (Polygood France), Scandinavia (gop), Norway (Norwegian Trash/Cutfab), and the Middle East (Danube Group). Manufacturing is split between Almere, Netherlands (HQ and principal plant) and Chernivtsi, Ukraine, with sales/marketing offices in London and New York. The company is privately held, with no disclosed venture or private equity rounds; CEO Dr. William Chizhovsky founded the business and continues to lead it.

Name

The Good Plastic Company

Legal name

The Good Plastic Company

Website

https://thegoodplasticcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Good Plastic Company manufactures Polygood® large-format 100% recycled and recyclable polystyrene panels via proprietary heat-pressing technology, serving global enterprise brands like Nike, Adidas, LUSH, Samsung, and Mercedes-Benz across retail, hospitality, and public-sector projects worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Surface Materials

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled-Content Plastic Packaging (rPET, rHDPE, rPP) (IMALAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD), Thermoformed Consumer Products & Housewares (IMANAHAD)

Keywords

• Recycled plastic panels
• Sustainable surface materials
• Recycled polystyrene sheets
• Architectural surface manufacturing
• Circular economy materials

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Polygood® Panel Sales: Sale of 100% recycled and recyclable polystyrene surface panels in various patterns, colors, and sizes (standard 2800x1400mm, plus custom dimensions). Revenue from direct project engagements with global brands and through distributor network.
2. Custom Pattern Development: Bespoke pattern creation services for brands requiring customized colors and designs to convey brand identity. Created over 100 custom patterns with passionate brands.
3. Global Roll-Out Services: Large-scale project management and delivery for multi-location store implementations using sustainable materials, coordinating consistent quality across multiple sites.
4. Brand Waste Transformation: Collaborative service transforming brands' own plastic waste into new Polygood® products, creating circular economy solutions for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Good Plastic Company manufactures and sells Polygood® — 100% recycled and 100% recyclable polystyrene surface panels in large-format dimensions (standard 2800 x 1400mm; extra-large 3m x 1m x 30mm) — for commercial architecture, interior design, and retail fixture applications. The company produces over 50 standard patterns plus bespoke custom designs, and complements panel sales with global roll-out project management, custom pattern development, sustainability workshops, and a free Take-Back recycling programme.

Product overview

The Good Plastic Company operates as a mission-driven manufacturer offering a single unified product brand: Polygood® sustainable surface materials. Polygood® consists of 100% recycled and 100% recyclable polystyrene (PS) panels in large-format dimensions (2800 x 1400mm), available in over 50 pattern options across collections including Light, Translucent, Colorful Splash, and Dark. The company also provides complementary services including custom pattern design (100+ patterns created), a Take-Back Programme for panel recycling, sustainability workshops, and global roll-out project management for enterprise clients like Nike (40+ stores), Adidas (20+ stores), and LUSH (30+ stores).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polygood: The flagship brand of The Good Plastic Company, representing 100% recycled and recyclable polystyrene panels for sustainable surface materials in the A&D industry. Features over 50 patterns mimicking marble, terrazzo, and other traditional surface materials. Products are available in large-format panels (2800 x 1400mm) for commercial projects in retail, hospitality, public sector, and education.

Products and services

• Polygood® Surface Panels 100% recycled and 100% recyclable large-format polystyrene surface panels available in over 50 patterns across collections including Light, Translucent, Colorful Splash, and Dark. Standard size 2800 x 1400mm with extra-large format up to 3m x 1m x 30mm. Used by architects, interior designers, and global brands for furniture, wall panels, flooring, facades, and retail fixtures in retail, hospitality, public sector, and education projects.
• Polygood Take-Back Programme Free service that accepts used Polygood® panels and offcuts from customers, who cover transport to the Netherlands facility, after which the company reuses or recycles the material into new panels to close the circular economy loop.
• Polygood Global Roll-Out Services Project management, logistics, and dedicated account support service for enterprise brands deploying Polygood® panels across multiple global store or venue locations, ensuring consistent quality, rapid delivery, and pattern continuity at scale.
• Polygood Sustainability Workshops Hands-on collaborative sessions held at the Netherlands facility where clients learn about recycled plastic panel creation, sustainable design, and value engineering, with exclusive access to create bespoke Polygood® panels on site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 487 kg CO2e Global Warming Potential per tonne - 8x lower than virgin polystyrene
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• GenslerflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2025Collaboration with global design firm Gensler on new Growth line of Polygood recycled-content polystyrene panels. Features eight patterns composed of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic scrap reimagining traditional surface materials like marble and terrazzo. Available immediately for commercial project specifications globally.
• gopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2024Official distributor for Scandinavian market. Presented Polygood at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024, creating tables and benches for Greenhouse Bar Area in collaboration with architecture studio Stamuli.
• Danube GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2023Exclusive distribution partnership for Middle East region announced during Dubai Design Week 2023 'Year of Sustainability'. Major milestone for regional sustainability and Polygood market expansion.
• Polygood FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 May 2023Exclusive distribution partnership for French market since May 2023. Launched with exclusive 'Fleur de Sel' pattern for France. All colors, panel sizes, and thicknesses in stock. Director Nicolas Brutin leads operations.
• CDUKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 April 2023Exclusive distribution partnership for UK and Ireland market since April 2023. CDUK grows its surface material portfolio with Polygood, providing technical specification support, Lunch & Learn sessions, and CPD training for architects and designers. Co-curated Core Range (12 patterns) and Bespoke Selection (12 patterns). Stock available with 2-day delivery.
• Cutfab & Norwegian TrashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 March 2021Distribution partnership for Norway market. Norwegian Trash specializes in ocean plastic collection while Cutfab handles distribution, combining sustainability focus with design market expertise.
• NikeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with 40+ Nike stores globally. Nike used 30 tonnes of recycled plastic for single store implementation. Part of Nike's Move to Zero journey. Developed custom patterns for several Nike concepts including London, Hague, Johannesburg, and Antwerp locations.
• Nike GrindflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to use recycled soles of Nike Grind (recycled polyurethane from footwear) to create entirely new Polygood panels. Successfully developed soft panels for use in Nike stores - impactful steps toward recycling polyurethane waste and turning discarded materials into valuable resources.
• Impact AcousticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create Coral Reef - a striking pattern in Translucent Collection. Combined recycled CD cases with Impact Acoustic's leftover PET from their acoustic products. Result: lagoon-blue panels with vibrant orange speckles symbolizing ocean ecosystem protection.
• Karl LagerfeldflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom Polygood pattern called 'Karl' created for fashion brand - elegant combination of grey and blue patterns for concept display fixtures complementing brand identity.
• dsm-firmenichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at Paris Design Week 2024 for 'Eau Fraîche' installation showcased at National Arch. Design by Lucas Huillet combining Polygood with dsm-firmenich materials.
• Studio MASTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Dutch Design Week installations. Studio MAST designed Ketelhuisplein spatial layout taking inspiration from 'Picture This' theme, combining artistic vision with sustainability.
• StamulicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture studio collaboration for Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024. Created tables and benches for Greenhouse Bar Area in partnership with gop, resulting in 1,100 kg of plastic waste recycled.
• Studio ShoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign architects at Studio Shoo used Polygood Sea Foam Grey and Sea Foam Dark patterns to create lounge area at Dubai Design Week in signature vivid minimalism style.
• IAMMI Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Material Matters fair at London Design Festival 2023. Created delightful bar area on show floor made from Polygood material in partnership with Isola Design and CDUK.
• Isola DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Material Matters fair at London Design Festival and Isola Design District events. Featured as Material Designer for online talks on sustainable materials.
• TelluricoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio created 'Icebergs in the Desert' installation at Dubai Design Week using over 500 kg of recycled Polygood plastic. Powerful statement on environmental responsibility and recycling.
• Makus design studiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Dutch Design Week creating kitchen worktops from Polygood surfaces.
• Future+YouminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign agency specializing in trend research, design thinking and product design. Presented Polygood at Area 30, world's largest kitchen furniture trade fair.
• StudioXagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned circular installation at Milan Design Week constructed entirely from Polygood material. Encourages visitors to explore circularity concept.
• Metropolis MagazinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at NeoCon 2024 to create 27 exhibition pedestals from Polygood for Sustainability Lab. Exhibit showcased latest innovations in circular, regenerative design.
• Interall GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create bespoke pattern incorporating disposed face masks. High-temperature process kills viruses and keeps masks from littering environment. Created hope symbol for 2021.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Durat: Finnish manufacturer of solid surface material containing recycled post-industrial plastics, used for kitchens, bathrooms, and architectural surfaces. Competes with Polygood in the recycled-content solid surface category with similar design-led positioning.
• Plasticiet: Dutch manufacturer of recycled plastic panels and sheets from post-consumer plastic waste for furniture, interior, and architectural applications. Directly comparable value proposition, geographic overlap (Netherlands), and target customer base to Polygood.
• Smile Plastics: UK-based manufacturer of 100% recycled plastic panels for interior and architectural applications. Closest direct competitor to Polygood, offering similar large-format surface panels from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste to A&D and retail clients.

Broad incumbents

• Corian Design (DuPont): DuPont-owned solid surface brand used globally in commercial and residential architecture. Long-established incumbent that competes for the same architectural surface specification opportunities and increasingly markets recycled-content versions.
• Wilsonart: Major engineered surfaces manufacturer (laminates, solid surfaces, quartz) serving commercial and residential markets globally. Competes in adjacent surfacing categories and is expanding sustainable/recycled-content offerings.
• Krion (PORCELANOSA Group): Spanish-owned solid surface manufacturer offering eco-friendly mineral composite panels with recycled content for architecture and design. Larger incumbent with broader product portfolio that overlaps Polygood in sustainable surface panels for commercial and residential projects.
• Cosentino (Dekton, Silestone): Global leader in surfacing materials (Silestone quartz, Dekton ultra-compact surfaces) serving residential and commercial design. Established incumbent with overlapping architectural surface category and growing recycled-content offerings, competing for the same A&D and commercial specifier budgets.
• 3form (Sensa/Hunter Douglas): Manufacturer of architectural resin and translucent panels (Varia, Chroma) with recycled-content options, serving A&D specifiers. Overlaps with Polygood in architectural panel applications and sustainability-certified design surfaces.

Emerging players

• PaperStone: US manufacturer of composite panels made from recycled paper and FSC-certified fibers. Competes in the sustainable-surface category with similar design and environmental positioning, though based on cellulose rather than recycled plastic.

Others

• EcoSmart Plastics / Regen Group: Adjacent recycled plastic products and solutions provider focused on construction and design applications. Thematically comparable as an enabler of recycled-content material solutions in the built environment, though with a different product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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