What Greener World does

Greener World is a privately held, Baltimore-headquartered distributor of organic-based soil products serving agricultural, horticultural, landscaping, turf/golf, and construction/environmental customers across 26 U.S. states. The company was founded to commercialize organic residuals and green/wood waste into value-added soil inputs, operating a circular-economy model that converts food residuals, green waste, and wood waste into compost, slow-release fertilizer pellets, mulch, topsoil, and soil conditioners. Its product portfolio comprises eight sub-brands (AllGro®, AllClear™, TopPro™, Greener World Topsoil, MichiGreen™, MinneGrow, Granulite®, AllGro® Mulch) with core compost lines certified through the U.S. Composting Council's Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) program.

Greener World generates revenue through one-time bulk product sales to enterprise and commercial buyers, with quote-based pricing and no disclosed public price list. The company operates multiple production and blending facilities — including the Cumberland County Organics Recycling Facility in Millville, NJ; the Austin Composting Facility in TX; a Maryland compost and topsoil blending facility; and Granulite® pellet production on O'ahu, HI. Production relies on natural controlled biological processes for composting and a specialized heating/drying process for pelletized fertilizer. The technical differentiation is process-driven (screening, slow-release nutrient profile, neutral pH, weed-free output, water-retention characteristics) rather than proprietary chemistry.

Go-to-market is executed through a direct field sales force of roughly twenty regional sales representatives and area directors organized by product category (compost, pellets, fertilizer) and geography, supplemented by an SEO-optimized website, an "Organic Matters News" content blog, email newsletter, and active participation in agricultural and horticultural trade shows (Tree & Vine Expo, Fresno Ag Expo, Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, USCC COMPOST, Crop Consultant Conference, Stiles Farm Field Day). The company sells exclusively direct, with no retail or e-commerce channel, and offers competitive bulk pricing to commercial customers.

Name

Greener World

Legal name

Greener World, LLC

Website

https://greenerworld.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greener World is a privately held, Baltimore-based distributor of organic compost, fertilizer pellets, mulch, soil conditioners, and topsoil, selling direct through regional field-sales representatives to agricultural, horticultural, turf, and construction customers across 26 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Soil Products

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Compost & Soil Amendment Product Manufacturing/Blending (Value-Added Organics) (BPALAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Compost & Compost Blends (AFABADAE), Digestate & Compost Product Processing, Marketing & Distribution (Soil Amendments, Mulch) (EUAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Organic compost products
• Agricultural soil amendments
• Bulk fertilizer pellets
• Landscape mulch products
• Soil conditioners

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Greener World generates revenue through the sale of compost, fertilizer, mulch, soil conditioners, and topsoil products. Products are sold in bulk quantities with competitive and bulk pricing. The company serves agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, turf/golf, and construction industries through direct sales with regional representatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Greener World manufactures and distributes organic-based compost, slow-release fertilizer pellets, mulch, soil conditioners, and topsoil products derived from green waste, food residuals, and wood waste. Products are sold in bulk through a direct field-sales force with regional representatives serving agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, turf/golf, and construction/environmental restoration customers across 26 U.S. states.

Product overview

Greener World offers a comprehensive portfolio of organic-based agricultural products distributed across North America. The product lineup includes five compost products (AllGro® Compost, AllGro® Pro, AllGro® Green, AllGro® Mineral, and AllClear™ variants), three pelleted fertilizers (MinneGrow, MichiGreen™, Granulite®), one soil conditioner (TopPro™), one topsoil product (Greener World™ Topsoil), and one mulch product (AllGro® Mulch). These products serve agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and environmental management applications, with dedicated regional sales representatives managing distribution across U.S. states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AllGro®: Premium compost product line including AllGro Pro professional-grade compost, AllGro Mineral with added calcium and sulfur, and AllGro Green from food residuals and green waste.
• AllClear™
• TopPro™
• Greener World™ Topsoil
• MichiGreen™
• MinneGrow
• Granulite®
• AllGro® Mulch

Products and services

• AllGro® Compost Nutrient-rich source of organic matter produced through natural controlled biological processes, serving as a certified high-quality soil amendment or fertilizer used in agriculture, horticulture, landscape maintenance, and construction trades.
• AllGro® Pro Professional-grade compost screened to a finer consistency (typically 3/8 inch) for demanding applications, produced from nutrient-dense organic residuals and green waste/wood waste.
• AllGro® Green Compost produced from food residuals and green waste/wood waste, providing nutrient-rich organic matter with essential slow-release nitrogen and phosphorus for plant growth.
• AllGro® Mineral Compost with added calcium and sulfur, containing nutrient and carbon-rich materials for agriculture, horticulture, landscape maintenance, and construction trades. Available by request with customizable options.
• AllClear™ High-performance natural solution for dust control, erosion management, land restoration, and soil remediation with superior water retention capabilities.
• AllClear™ DC Dust control compost with exceptional water retention designed for environmental and land management challenges, including oil producers, erosion control, and land restoration applications.
• Greener World™ Topsoil Professionally blended topsoil with finely ground carbon, sand, and organic matter, dried, screened and stored under cover with a sandy loam texture for landscaping, horticulture, and construction.
• Greener World TopPro™ Versatile all-purpose soil conditioner blended with finely ground carbon source, cured and screened for superior performance. Used as soil amendment, top dressing for turf and ornamentals, and key component in topsoil manufacturing and potting mix preparations.
• AllGro® Mulch Sustainably created mulch from recycled wood waste and green waste providing weed control, enhanced moisture retention, and root zone cooling. Available in particle sizes ranging from 2 inches minus to 4 inches.
• MinneGrow Fertilizer Superior nutrient-dense slow-release fertilizer pellets produced through specialized heating and drying process, weed-free with neutral pH for promoting healthy plant growth and soil vitality.
• MichiGreen™ Fertilizer Nutrient-dense slow-release fertilizer pellets with neutral pH, produced through specialized heating and drying process for healthy plant growth. Can be used alone or as a blending agent with other dry fertilizers.
• Granulite® Fertilizer Superior nutrient-dense slow-release fertilizer pellets created in O'ahu, produced through specialized heating and drying process, weed-free with neutral pH for orchards, fruits, vegetables, and nursery applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Yield increase from 170-175 bushels/acre to 225-230 bushels/acre for corn using MichiGreen fertilizer over 3 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Composting CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreener World products are tested and certified through the U.S. Composting Council's Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) program. This partnership ensures products meet industry standards for quality, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Almond BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Fantozzi graduated from the Almond Board Leadership Program 2022. The Almond Board supports research and development for almond growers and processors.
• Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreener World sponsors the annual Stiles Farm Foundation Field Day hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. This partnership supports agricultural education and field research demonstrations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Soil3 Humus Compost: Soil3 produces premium compost and soil blends, primarily serving the horticulture, nursery, and turf segments in the Southeast. Comparable high-end compost positioning and overlap in horticulture and turf end markets with Greener World's AllGro Pro line.
• Perdue AgriRecycle: Perdue AgriRecycle manufactures organic fertilizer from poultry litter, producing pelletized products for agriculture and turf markets. Comparable organic pelletized fertilizer offering competing with Greener World's MinneGrow and MichiGreen lines in the Mid-Atlantic.

Direct peers

• Dairy Doo (Bion Environmental Technologies): Dairy Doo produces organic fertilizer and soil amendments from dairy manure, serving agriculture, turf, and home garden markets. Direct competitor in the organic/slow-release fertilizer pellet category, particularly in row crop and specialty crop segments.
• Filtrexx International: Filtrexx produces compost-based products for erosion control, sediment containment, and vegetation establishment, serving construction, environmental remediation, and agriculture. Comparable product overlap with Greener World's AllClear DC dust control and erosion management offerings.
• Suståne Natural Fertilizer: Suståne manufactures organic and slow-release fertilizers and compost-based soil amendments from organic feedstocks for agriculture, turf, and horticulture. It directly competes with Greener World's MinneGrow, MichiGreen, and Granulite pelleted fertilizer lines.
• Black Earth Compost: Black Earth Compost is a regional composting company producing STA-certified compost and soil blends for agriculture, landscaping, and residential markets in the Northeast. Comparable business model focused on organic residuals processing and bulk compost distribution.
• Atlas Organics: Atlas Organics operates commercial composting facilities and produces compost, soil blends, and organic soil amendments for agricultural and landscape markets. Comparable feedstock-to-product model and end-customer overlap with Greener World's AllGro compost line.

Broad incumbents

• Synagro Technologies: Synagro is the largest North American biosolids and organic residuals manager, producing compost and soil products from municipal residuals. The general counsel contact at Greener World uses a synagro.com email, indicating potential corporate linkage. Synagro competes in adjacent markets and could be both a peer and a parent.
• Scotts Miracle-Gro Company: Scotts Miracle-Gro is the dominant consumer lawn and garden brand offering fertilizers, soils, and soil amendments. Greener World competes with the company's professional-grade products in turf and horticulture channels, but Scotts operates at much larger scale with consumer retail distribution.
• Recology Organics: Recology is a major waste and organics hauler with composting operations producing bulk compost and soil amendments across the West Coast. Comparable end products and customer overlap, though Recology operates from a vertically integrated waste collection base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/greenerworld
• Facebookfacebook.com/greenerworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-greener-world-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/greenerworld

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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