Green Team

What Green Team does

Green Team is a Mexico City-based private materials company that develops, manufactures, and distributes four proprietary lines of biodegradable, compostable, and water-soluble material technologies: Biovitalio® BVT (water-based bio-coating for paper and cardboard), Policanoico® PKN (PHA-based home-compostable pellets), Polivitalio® PVT (PVOH-based water-soluble films and pellets), and Natural Load® NL (PVOH-based ultra-concentrated biodegradable detergent and cleaning sheets). The company's R&D lineage dates to approximately 2005, with industrial-scale Polivitalio production starting in 2018 and the formal commercial entity established in Mexico City in 2019 to serve Latam and North American markets.

Green Team generates revenue through direct B2B sales of its formulated compounds, coated papers, and finished material products to industrial manufacturers in three target verticals: the paper and cardboard industry (seeking plastic-free food-grade coatings), the plastics and packaging industry (seeking home-compostable PHA and water-soluble alternatives), and the cleaning products/detergents industry (seeking ultra-concentrated water-soluble sheet formats). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company quotes on a per-engagement basis via direct sales contact. The portfolio is differentiated by an unusually dense regulatory stack (FLUSTIX, TÜV Austria, BPI, DIN CERTCO, FDA, EPA/CDC Toxics Free, California Prop 65, ECHA) and by claimed performance advantages including up to 97% logistics cost reduction (Natural Load), 30% lower processing temperature (Policanoico/Polivitalio), and 100% waste recovery without property change.

The company remains privately held with no disclosed external funding, no reported revenue, and an executive bench consisting of Chairman Maximuss Kravhalo. Operational scale signals include a headcount band of 101–250 employees, four registered product trademarks, and a cumulative claim of reducing ocean pollution by more than 10,000 tons since 2019. The go-to-market is sales-led direct-to-industrial, supported by content marketing through the company's bilingual website and blog.

Name

Green Team

Legal name

Green Team

Website

https://greenteam.bio

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Green Team is a Mexico City-based private materials company that develops and manufactures four proprietary biodegradable technologies — bio-coated paper, PHA home-compostable pellets, PVOH water-soluble films, and detergent sheets — sold B2B to plastics, packaging, paper, and cleaning product manufacturers across Latam and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biodegradable Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), 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), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO), Water-Soluble & Edible Packaging (PVOH-based, Edible Films) (IMALAMAI), Bio-Based & Biodegradable Compounds (PLA/PHA/Starch Blends) (IMANABAF), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

Keywords

• Biodegradable materials
• Compostable packaging
• Water-soluble films
• Sustainable raw materials
• Bio-based coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Coyoacán

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Materials Manufacturing and Distribution: Green Team manufactures and distributes four proprietary sustainable material technologies (Biovitalio, Policanoico, Polivitalio, Natural Load) to the Plastics and Packaging Industry. Revenue is generated through the sale of formulated compounds, coated papers, and finished material products. The company sells directly to industrial customers including paper/cardboard manufacturers and detergent producers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Green Team is a Mexican manufacturer that develops, produces, and distributes four proprietary biodegradable material technologies for industrial customers: Biovitalio® BVT (bio-coated paper with water-based coating for the paper and cardboard industry), Policanoico® PKN (PHA-based home compostable pellets for plastics and packaging), Polivitalio® PVT (water-soluble PVOH-based films and pellets), and Natural Load® NL (biodegradable PVOH-based detergent and cleaning sheets). The company sells these formulated compounds, coated papers, and finished material products directly to plastics, packaging, paper/cardboard, and detergent manufacturers across Latam and North America.

Product overview

Green Team is a global company devoted to research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of sustainable raw materials under the principle of NEVER POLLUTING. The company manufactures and distributes four distinct technologies: Biovitalio® BVT (biodegradable water-based coating for paper and cardboard), Policanoico® PKN (PHA-based home compostable materials in pellet format), Polivitalio® PVT (water-soluble PVOH-based materials for films and pellets), and Natural Load® NL (biodegradable detergent sheets). These technologies provide compostable, biodegradable, recyclable, and water-soluble alternatives to conventional plastics for the packaging and consumer goods industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biovitalio® BVT: Bio-coated paper and coating materials for paper and cardboard industry - biodegradable and recyclable, compliant with EN 13432 / ASTM D 6400
• Policanoico® PKN
• Polivitalio® PVT
• Natural Load® NL

Products and services

• Biovitalio® BVT Biovitalio® BVT is a water-based coating and bio-coated paper technology for paper and cardboard manufacturers. It provides grease repellency, excellent water vapor and oxygen barrier, and resists up to -23°C for 18 months with oven and microwave resistance at 1,000W. Certified plastic free and microplastic free by TÜV Rheinland – DIN CERTCO and compliant with EN 13432/ASTM D 6400 composting standards. Sold to industrial customers as a biodegradable, recyclable alternative to plastic paper coatings for food-contact packaging, cups, containers, and beverage/take-out applications.
• Policanoico® PKN Policanoico® PKN is a PHA-based family of formulations in pellet format for manufacturing disposable and reusable products that are biodegradable in home compost. Uses up to 30% less processing temperature, supports 100% waste recovery without altering mechanical properties, and offers resistance up to 100°C or 4 minutes microwave at 1000W. Compliant with FDA, California Prop 65, and ECHA regulations; certified home compostable by TÜV Austria. Sold to plastics and packaging manufacturers for films, rigid/flexible packaging, thermoforming, injection molding, 3D printing, and agricultural mulches.
• Polivitalio® PVT Polivitalio® PVT is a PVOH-based material formulation available in films or pellets with controlled water solubility at temperatures from -2°C to 80°C across 4 hydrolysis grades. Classified by ECHA (2018) as free of microplastics and by the EPA and CDC (2023) as Toxics Free. Does not produce microplastics when dissolving. Compliant with FDA, California Prop 65, and ECHA regulations. Sold to industrial customers in agro-industrial, medical, and retail applications.
• Natural Load® NL Natural Load® NL is a PVOH-based biodegradable and water-soluble ultra-concentrated detergent sheet technology containing over 40% active ingredient with CDC-approved silver dosages. A 5-gram sheet washes 8 kg/17 lbs of laundry and dissolves in water from 2°C. Certified biodegradable per ASTM D 2667; PETA certified vegan and cruelty-free; FLUSTIX Certified plastic free and microplastic free. Delivers up to 97% reduction in space, storage, and logistics costs. Sold to detergent, cleaning product, and personal care manufacturers, expanded in 2024 from detergent sheets into house cleaning products and personal care soaps and shampoos.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 97% reduction in space, storage and logistics costs with Natural Load sheets
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NatureWorks: US-based global leader in PLA (Ingeo) bioplastics, the incumbent in compostable packaging materials against which Green Team's Policanoico PHA directly competes in foodservice and consumer goods applications.
• Novamont: Italian biotech company producing Mater-Bi® compostable bioplastics (PLA/PHA blends) for packaging and agronomy. Most established European player in compostable materials and a comparable competitor in the bio-based packaging space.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture producing Luminy® PLA bioplastics at industrial scale. Competes head-to-head with Green Team for bio-based packaging contracts in food packaging and durable goods.

Direct peers

• Tipa: Israel-based developer of fully compostable flexible packaging films. Direct competitor in compostable packaging solutions targeting CPG and food brands, paralleling Green Team's Biovitalio and Policanoico offerings.
• Blueland: US-based plastic-free home cleaning and personal care brand offering tablet-based and dissolvable cleaning formats. Direct competitor in the sustainable cleaning products space where Natural Load® competes.
• CJ CheilJedang (CJ BIO): Korean major producer of PHACT S1000 amorphous PHA. Competes directly in the PHA compounding and pellet market for applications including films, rigid packaging, and coatings targeted by Policanoico.
• Kaneka Corporation: Japanese specialty chemicals producer of Kaneka PHBH (Aonilex®) PHA biopolymers for films, sheets, and coatings. Competes in the same PHA-pellet and biocoating markets as Green Team's products.
• Tru Earth: Canada-based brand of water-soluble, plastic-free laundry detergent strips. Direct competitor to Green Team's Natural Load® NL in the eco-friendly detergent sheets segment.
• Danimer Scientific: US-based Nodax™ PHA bioplastics producer with applications across packaging, foodservice, and personal care. Closest direct PHA-pellets competitor to Policanoico® PKN.

Emerging players

• Notpla: UK-based sustainable packaging company producing seaweed-based films and coatings. Comparable in mission and customer targeting (foodservice, CPG) but with a different raw material platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGreenteambio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenteamglobal

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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