Novamont is an Italian chemical company focused on the bioeconomy, developing and producing bio‑based, biodegradable and compostable materials and chemical intermediates. Its MATER-BI family of polymers is used in applications such as carrier bags, organic‑waste collection liners, food‑service items and agricultural mulching films, with end‑of‑life designed for industrial composting.
The company integrates research, proprietary technologies and manufacturing across several Italian sites, including Novara (headquarters and R&D), Terni (compounding), Patrica–Frosinone (ORIGO‑BI biopolyesters) and Bottrighe, Rovigo (Mater‑Biotech for bio‑based 1,4‑butanediol). Novamont works across the value chain—from feedstocks to waste management—aiming to align products with European standards for compostability (e.g., EN 13432) and relevant food‑contact regulations. Since 2023, it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Versalis (Eni).