GreenMate Biotech

What GreenMate Biotech does

GreenMatter Biotech produces plant-based biodegradable materials and finished products as alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics, using proprietary hemp-based bio-resins marketed under the Made2Degrade brand. The core technology exploits hemp cellulose content of 60-70% (versus roughly 40% in wood) as a feedstock for bioplastics engineered to remain durable, heat-resistant, and shelf-stable during use while biodegrading into water, CO2, and biomass in bioactive soil environments without requiring industrial composting facilities. The flagship product is The Original Brown Straw, with adjacent SKU extensions including The Cutlery Pack and The Stir Stick.

The company operates as a vertically integrated materials platform spanning proprietary resin development, manufacturing integration, and distribution through direct enterprise sales, an authorized distributor/wholesale network, DTC e-commerce via made2degrade.shop, and retail distribution partnerships. Revenue is generated across three streams: sale of finished Made2Degrade products to food service operators, retailers, and consumers; sale of Made2Degrade bio-resins to manufacturers for use in their own product lines; and wholesale distribution revenue from distributor partnerships. Primary customer segments are food service operators (restaurants, coffee shops, hospitality), retailers, distributors/wholesale suppliers, and manufacturers, with secondary applications identified in construction (Hempcrete building materials) and textiles (hemp fiber fabrics aimed at reducing microplastic impact).

In April 2026, GreenMatter merged with Great American Food Chain Inc. to gain access to public capital markets and accelerate distribution scale. The combined entity trades on OTC Markets under the symbol GAMN, with GreenMatter CEO Joe H. Wicker Jr. serving as CEO and Chairman of the combined company; COO Jason Oran was appointed to the Board and leads bioprocessing, infrastructure, and supply chain execution. The company reported $2.5M in revenue and first-year profitability in 2025 under Wicker's leadership, following a 2024 milestone of more than 7 million units distributed internationally.

Name

GreenMate Biotech

Legal name

GreenMatter Biotech, Inc.

Website

https://greenmatterbiotech.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GreenMatter Biotech produces plant-based biodegradable materials and finished products as alternatives to traditional plastics, using proprietary hemp-based Made2Degrade bio-resins. The company serves food service operators, retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and adjacent textiles/construction sectors via direct, wholesale, e-commerce, and retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biodegradable Materials

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

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), Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB), Compostable & Bio-based Flexible Films and Sheet (extrusion/cast/blown) (IMANANAC), Bio-based Packaging Materials (molded fiber, bio-barrier coatings, compostables) (IMAMALAI)

Keywords

• Biodegradable plastics
• Plant-based bioresins
• Hemp biopolymers
• Sustainable food packaging
• Single-use alternatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North 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

Revenue model

1. Finished Product Sales: Sale of finished biodegradable products including The Original Brown Straw, Cutlery Pack, and Stir Stick to food service operators, retailers, and consumers.
2. Material/Resin Sales: Sale of proprietary Made2Degrade bio-resins and material formulations to manufacturers for incorporation into their own products.
3. Distribution Channel Revenue: Revenue from wholesale distribution channels through distributor and retailer partnerships, including scalable supply and partnership support for distributors expanding into sustainable product categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GreenMatter Biotech develops and manufactures plant-based biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics under its Made2Degrade product line, including The Original Brown Straw, The Cutlery Pack, and The Stir Stick. The products are made from proprietary hemp-based bio-resins engineered to perform like traditional plastics during use and biodegrade naturally in soil after disposal, with the company also selling its bio-resin formulations directly to manufacturers for industrial integration.

Product overview

GreenMatter Biotech offers the Made2Degrade product line, a family of high-performance, plant-based biodegradable alternatives to plastics. The portfolio centers on three finished consumer products—The Original Brown Straw, The Cutlery Pack, and The Stir Stick—all manufactured from proprietary hemp-based bio-resins. The Original Brown Straw serves as the flagship proof-of-concept product. The company also offers its Made2Degrade bio-resins directly to manufacturers for custom product applications, enabling industrial partners to produce biodegradable goods using existing supply chain infrastructure without retooling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Made2Degrade: Product line of proprietary plant-based bioresins producing industrial-grade biodegradable products including straws, cutlery, and stir sticks that remain durable during use and break down naturally in bioactive soil after disposal.

Products and services

• The Original Brown Straw A resilient, unbleached hemp-biopolymer straw designed as a biodegradable alternative to plastic straws. Durable and heat-resistant during use, fully soil-degradable at end of life with no harmful residues left in bioactive soil or water.
• The Cutlery Pack A sturdy fork, knife, and spoon set engineered from plant-based bio-resins to handle casual to full-course meals. Designed for durability during use and complete soil reintegration after disposal.
• The Stir Stick A plant-based stir stick engineered to withstand high-temperature beverages while remaining fully soil-degradable at end of life. Designed as a sustainable alternative to plastic stirrers.
• Made2Degrade Bio-Resins Proprietary plant-based bio-resins engineered for durability, performance, and soil biodegradability. Sold to manufacturers to enable creation of fully soil-degradable finished products using existing machinery without retooling.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Original Brown Straw decomposes in less than 7 months in bioactive soil
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Great American Food ChaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Great American Food Chain, Inc. completed a merger with GreenMatter Biotech Inc. in April 2026. Following the merger, GreenMatter CEO Joe H. Wicker Jr. assumed the roles of CEO and Chairman of the combined entity. Great American Food Chain founder Edward Sigmond stepped down following the transaction's completion. The combined company trades on OTC markets under symbol GAMN, providing GreenMatter access to public markets for capital and operational visibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Danimer Scientific: Danimer Scientific produces Nodax PHA, a biodegradable bioplastic used in straws, cutlery, and packaging — directly overlapping GreenMatter's product portfolio and resin licensing model.
• NatureWorks: NatureWorks (a Cargill subsidiary) is the world's largest PLA producer under the Ingeo brand. It is the closest direct peer to GreenMatter's bio-resin manufacturing business, competing head-to-head in biobased plastics for foodservice and packaging applications.
• TIPA Corp: TIPA develops compostable flexible packaging films for food and fashion. It overlaps with GreenMatter on the biodegradable packaging thesis and targets similar food/retail brand customers, though its focus is film rather than rigid disposable foodservice.
• World Centric: World Centric manufactures compostable foodservice disposables (cutlery, cups, plates) from PLA and other bioplastics. It is a directly comparable finished-product peer competing for the same restaurant and foodservice customers.
• WinCup (phade brand): WinCup's phade line produces PHA-based marine-degradable straws and cutlery. It is a direct competitor in the U.S. foodservice disposables market with comparable certifications and end-customer focus.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: TotalEnergies Corbion is a 50/50 joint venture producing Luminy PLA resins for durable and packaging applications. It is a directly comparable bio-resin manufacturer competing for the same converters and brand owners.
• Novamont: Novamont (Mater-Bi) is a European leader in compostable bioplastics used in foodservice disposables, bags, and agricultural films — a directly comparable specialty bioplastic resin manufacturer serving the same customer segments.

Emerging players

• Hempitecture: Hempitecture produces hemp-based insulation and Hempcrete building materials. It is a comparable hemp-derived materials company exploring the construction vertical that GreenMatter identifies as a future expansion target.
• Notpla: Notpla produces seaweed-based biodegradable packaging including edible films and sachets. It is an emerging bioplastics competitor with overlapping foodservice and packaging applications but a different feedstock (seaweed vs. hemp).

Regional players

• Biopak (Bunzl): Biopak is an Australia/New Zealand-based manufacturer of compostable foodservice packaging under the Bunzl umbrella. It sells directly comparable straws, cutlery, and cups but is concentrated in APAC markets rather than competing globally with GreenMatter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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