The Good Plastic Company
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sustainable materials |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Dr. William Chizhovsky |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Dr. William Chizhovsky (CEO & Founder) |
| Products | 100% recycled plastic panels |
| Website | thegoodplasticcompany |
The Good Plastic Company is a manufacturer of sustainable surface materials, specialising in fully recycled and recyclable plastic panels for furniture and interior design.[1] It was founded by William Chizhovsky in 2018. The company's main product line is Polygood.[2][3][4]
History
[edit]The Good Plastic Company was established in December 2018 with a focus on large design and architecture projects for companies in need of sustainable surface materials that meet environmental targets as well as safeguard the environment.[5][6] In 2019, the company set up its first manufacturing facility in the Netherlands and started investing in R&D.[7]
In 2021, The Good Plastic Company expanded its manufacturing operations with a larger facility in Ukraine, processing over 1,000 tonnes of recycled plastic panels annually.[8][1] Polygood panels are used in the retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, and residential sectors for interior and exterior design elements.[9][10][11]
The company has over 400 clients, including Nike, Adidas, IKEA, McDonald's, Karl Lagerfeld, Jimmy Fairly, Coach, LUSH, Hyundai, Soho House, Samsung, and BMW. Operating across seven locations globally with two factories in Europe, the company has expanded its distribution network to the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Middle East, India, France, Scandinavia, Spain, and North America.[12][13][14][15][16]
Technology and Products
[edit]The company's technology converts plastic waste into high-quality surface materials.[17] Using custom in-house developed press machines, The Good Plastic Company produces Polygood panels with a level of precision and efficiency not achievable with standard machinery.[18][19][20][21]
Polygood panels measure 2,800 mm × 1,400 mm (110 in × 55 in). The company introduced fire- and scratch-resistant coatings in 2023 for enhanced applicability.[22]
Sustainability
[edit]The Polygood line has received Cradle to Cradle Bronze Certification and a verified Environmental Product Declaration, making it a sustainable choice for LEED- and BREEAM certified projects and credits.[23][24]
The material's GWP (global warming potential) of 1,074 kg per metric tonne is eight times lower than manufacturing virgin polystyrene.[25][26]
Further reading
[edit]- Archpaper: The Good Plastic Company Expands Plastic Waste Operations in the US
- Dezeen: The Good Plastic Company to Showcase Sustainable Materials at Milan Design Week 2024
- El Pais: Furniture Design from Former Refrigerators
- Design Wanted: Eight Projects from Isola Showcase at Dutch Design Week 2023
References
[edit]- ^ a b Roche, Daniel (2024-05-17). "The Good Plastic Company turns plastic waste into a range of surfaces. What's next? Expansion in the U.S." The Architect's Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company". Dezeen. April 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Fernández, Javier A. (2022-12-07). "Muebles de diseño que antes fueron frigoríficos". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Choraria, Nitika (2023-10-30). "Spotlighting 8 projects from Isola's showcase at Dutch Design Week 2023". DesignWanted. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Polygood and Danube Group join forces for Middle East Expansion in the Year of Sustainability". The Gulf Time Newspaper. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Nog CD's liggen? Emmaus geeft ze een waardevolle bestemming". www.bredavandaag.nl (in Dutch). 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Molen, Folkert van der (2021-09-02). "Lever je CD's in voor verwerking tot design meubilair". Duurzaam Ondernemen (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Isola Fuorisalone 2023: l'oasi del design circolare". Living (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Levende doodskisten en een muur gemaakt van popcorn: duurzame ontwerpen op de Dutch Design Week | Change Inc". www.change.inc (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company's Polygood material is now available in France". Batinfo. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Comunale, Daniele (2023-04-21). "Isola Fuorisalone 2023: l'oasi del design circolare". Living (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Comunale, Daniele (2023-03-22). "La Milano Design Week di Isola, tra rave domestici e design circolare". Living (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Tortona Design District e Superdesign Show: cosa vedremo al Fuorisalone 2024". Living (in Italian). 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Alkan Korkmaz, Sevinç; Özcan Uslu, Nilay; Korkmaz, Gediz (2022). "Tasarım - malzeme ilişkisini dönüştürülmüş plastik üzerinden okumak". Izmir Concept Vocational School Library.
- ^ Calleja, Pilar (2022-04-13). "Revolución Limo: mobiliario sostenible de plástico reciclado". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Catinella Orrell, Rita (May 3, 2024). "4 New Products and Materials From Salone that Prioritize Circular Design". Metropolis. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Benaamari, Omar (2024-01-22). "Muebles a partir de los pellets del Toconao: la propuesta de una firma española para dar una nueva vida a los plásticos". El Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Taylor, Brian (14 February 2024). "Good Plastic Co. expands into North America". Recycling Today. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company and StudioXAG Join Forces To Give Earth a Voice During Milan Design Week 2024". D5 Design Magazine. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Fashionable reincarnation of plastic. The Good Plastic Company". 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company Introduces Polygood Material to North America". Residential Products Online. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "The Good Plastic Company and StudioXAG Join Forces To Give Earth a Voice During Milan Design Week 2024". D5 Design Magazine. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Polygood - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute". c2ccertified.org. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ "Milan Design Week: Hello, Earth Speaking - The Good Plastic Company at Superstudio". officeinsight. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Bardolet Fernández, Amàlia (2023). Diseño y desarrollo de una solución de camperización a partir de residuos (Bachelor thesis thesis). Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.