Cardia Bioplastics

What Cardia Bioplastics does

Cardia Bioplastics, operating under the brand ISOI - Bioplásticos Sustentables México (also styled as "ISOI - Infinite Source of Ideas"), is a Mexico City-based developer and supplier of certified compostable bioplastic materials. The company produces polymer resins derived from renewable resources such as corn starch and sugarcane, engineered to fully biodegrade in industrial composting facilities within 90-180 days without leaving toxic residues. Its materials are compatible with existing extrusion, injection molding, and thermoforming equipment, enabling industrial customers to transition from petroleum-based plastics without major capital investment.

The company serves enterprise customers across Mexico, Latin America, and the United States through a sales-led model that pairs personalized commercial and technical advisory with a network of international channel partners. Its application portfolio spans over 75 formulations across flexible packaging films, injection-molded products, thermoformed food containers, compostable straws, agricultural mesh, and 3D printing filaments. Key certifications include ASTM D6400, EN 13432, BPI Certified, and Mexico City's NACDMX-010-AMBT-2019 (regulated by SEDEMA), positioning the company as a compliance-ready supplier for regulated packaging tenders.

The company generates revenue through one-time sales of bioplastic resin materials priced on a customized, volume-based unit pricing model, with pricing becoming more competitive at higher volumes through economies of scale. Founded in 2016 by co-founders Esteban Guzmán (Commercial) and Arturo Madero (Operations), the company is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investment. The headquarters is located in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, with strategic inventory in Mexico supporting just-in-time delivery to industrial customers across the region.

Name

Cardia Bioplastics

Legal name

ISOI - Infinite Source of Ideas

Website

https://isoi.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cardia Bioplastics (ISOI) is a Mexico City-based developer and supplier of certified compostable bioplastic resins derived from renewable resources, serving industrial manufacturers and food companies across Latin America and the US through direct sales and an international partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bioplastics and Sustainable Packaging Materials

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, starch blends) (IMANAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-based Rigid Packaging (injection/blow/thermoform) (IMANANAD), Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB), Bio-based Packaging Materials (molded fiber, bio-barrier coatings, compostables) (IMAMALAI)

Keywords

• Compostable bioplastics
• Bioplastic resins
• Sustainable packaging materials
• Biodegradable polymers
• Compostable films

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuauhtémoc

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bioplastic Materials Sales: Sale of certified compostable bioplastic resins and raw materials for various industrial and food applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cardia Bioplastics (operating as ISOI) develops and manufactures certified compostable bioplastic resins and raw materials derived from renewable resources such as corn starch. Its portfolio serves flexible packaging, injection molding, thermoforming, straws, agricultural mesh, and 3D printing applications for industrial manufacturers and food industry companies in Mexico and Latin America. The company supports customers with feasibility analysis, pilot testing, training, and just-in-time delivery through a global network with local partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flexible bioplastic films and laminations (Películas y Flexibles) Bags, films, and laminations produced from certified compostable bioplastic resins, designed for industrial or food-grade packaging applications where compostability and regulatory compliance (e.g., ASTM D6400, EN 13432) are required.
• Bioplastic injection molded products (Inyección) Disposable cutlery, caps, and other molded products manufactured from certified compostable bioplastic resins with high mechanical resistance, compatible with standard injection molding equipment.
• Thermoformed bioplastic containers (Termoformado) Trays, cups, and containers with premium finish for food applications, produced from certified compostable bioplastic resins using standard thermoforming equipment, offering stability during storage and use.
• Compostable straws and profiles (Popotes y Perfiles) Compostable straws and bioplastic profiles for multiple industrial applications, designed to biodegrade within 90-180 days in industrial composting facilities and certified to ASTM D6400 and EN 13432.
• Biodegradable agricultural and industrial mesh (Mallas) Biodegradable mesh for agricultural and industrial applications, designed to biodegrade without leaving microplastic residues in the environment.
• 3D printing bioplastic filaments (Impresión 3D) Filaments for 3D printing / additive manufacturing produced from the company's bioplastic resins, offering superior mechanical properties for industrial and prototyping uses.
• Certified compostable bioplastic resin portfolio Ready-to-use certified compostable bioplastic resins derived from renewable resources such as corn starch, engineered for industrial and food applications and compatible with existing extrusion, injection, and thermoforming equipment. Sold as the master raw material input for the company's downstream application lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodegradation in 90-180 days in industrial composting facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Partners in United StatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISOI maintains an international network with strategic partners in the United States enabling technology access and regional support for North American customers seeking sustainable bioplastic solutions.
• Local Partners in Latin AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partners across Latin America drive sustainable innovation by connecting regional industries with ISOI's certified bioplastic materials and technical expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NatureWorks: Global leader in PLA biopolymer production (Ingeo resins) and the dominant supplier in the bio-based plastics category ISOI serves. Directly comparable as a corn-starch-derived bioplastic resin manufacturer.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture producing Luminy PLA resins for packaging, consumer goods, and 3D printing. Comparable to ISOI as a bio-based, compostable polymer resin supplier targeting injection, film, and thermoforming applications.
• Danimer Scientific: US-based producer of PHA-based biopolymers (Nodax) for compostable packaging and food service applications. Comparable to ISOI as a certified compostable bioplastic supplier for film, injection, and extrusion.
• BASF (Ecovio / Ecopond): Major chemical company marketing compostable bioplastic grades (Ecovio, Ecopond) for films, packaging, and agricultural applications. Comparable to ISOI in target end uses and compostability certification positioning.

Emerging players

• TIPA: Israel-based developer of compostable flexible packaging films for food and consumer goods. Comparable to ISOI in targeting compostable packaging buyers with certified, home/industrial compostable materials.
• Good Natured Products: North American bioplastics company producing compostable packaging, containers, and resins. Comparable to ISOI as a regional bioplastics supplier serving packaging, food service, and consumer goods customers.
• GreenDot Bioplastics: US-based bioplastic compounder selling bio-based and compostable resin formulations for film, injection, and extrusion. Comparable to ISOI as a smaller bioplastic resin supplier with a broad application portfolio.

Direct peers

• Novamont: Italian producer of Mater-Bi biodegradable and compostable bioplastics for flexible films, injection molding, and agricultural uses. Closely comparable to ISOI in application breadth and compostability certification focus.
• Cardia Bioplastics: Australia-based developer and manufacturer of bioplastic resins and finished packaging products. Highly comparable to ISOI in product portfolio (resins for films, injection, thermoforming), certifications, and sustainability positioning.

Regional players

• BioPak: Asia-Pacific and European supplier of compostable foodservice packaging (cups, containers, cutlery). Comparable to ISOI in targeting compostable, single-use food and beverage applications with certified materials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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