Full Cycle Bioplastics

We convert mixed organic wastes into polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a cost competitive, compostable bioplastic.

  • Stage Prototype Ready
  • Industry Clean Technology
  • Location Richmond, CA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded May 2014
  • Employees 7
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website fullcyclebioplastics.com

Company Summary

Full Cycle Bioplastics is a multi-award winning startup that has developed a proprietary technology that converts organic wastes, such as inedible food waste, agricultural by-products and dirty paper/cardboard, into a cost competitive and compostable bioplastic called polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).

Team

  • Managing Director of Fifth Season Ventures – VC sponsoring FCB
    Founder and Board Member of HarvestPort Exchange
    Formerly with hedge fund Partner Fund Management as an Equity Analyst covering the Industrial Sector, Portfolio Risk Manager, Data Manager, and member of the Operations Committee

  • Seasoned operating CEO with start-up, turnaround, and rapid scale-up expertise in packaging, plastics, molded fiber, waste and renewables markets
    Former CEO, C&M Fine Pack, $150M supplier of custom food service disposables
    15+ years at Mitsubishi Corporation in chemicals, materials and operating subsidiary management

  • Co-Founder & CTO

    Co-inventor of Full Cycle Bioplastics’ fermentation and PHA growth technologies
    Civil Engineer with expertise in sustainable processes and waste water treatment
    Prior experience with commercial PHA production.
    Director of Full Cycle’s research program.

  • Jeff Anderson
    Co-Founder & COO

    Co-inventor of Full Cycle Bioplastics’ fermentation and PHA growth technologies
    Civil & Environmental Engineer with expertise in water treatment and waste repurposing
    Prior experience with commercial PHA production
    Commercial wastewater system planning, design and construction expertise

  • Head of Business Development

    Experienced entrepreneur and business development manager with experience in waste technologies and corporate sustainability.
    Formerly was Director of Sustainability for Crater Lake National Park and a business consultant with Waste Management, Inc.

  • Brian Dawson
    Board Member

    Founder and Managing Director of Fifth Season Ventures – VC sponsoring FCB
    Founder, Board Member and CEO of HarvestPort Exchange
    Co-Founder of Palogix in 2009. Largest renter of plastic ag bins in the US
    Co-Founder of PetroCal Inc. in 1999. Toronto stock exchange listed in 2004

Previous Investors

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