Novamont is an Italy-based chemical company specializing in bio-based materials and biochemicals. It researches, develops, and produces polymers and formulations designed to be biodegradable and compostable, best known under the MATER-BI family used across packaging, agriculture, and food-service applications.
The company integrates R&D with industrial operations and agricultural supply chains to convert renewable feedstocks into functional materials with defined end-of-life options, such as industrial composting and in-soil biodegradation. Its work includes process development for bio-based monomers and polymers, collaboration with academia and industry, and life‑cycle assessment aligned with European standards for environmental performance. Novamont operates pilot and commercial assets in Italy and, since 2023, has been part of Versalis, Eni’s chemical business.
