4 Pilots

3 Pending Patents

$ 2.4M Non-dilutive Funding

THE MICROPLASTIC PROBLEM

Microplastics (plastic particles that are less than 5mm in diameter) are emerging contaminants that pervade the world's waters ever more each year. Recent studies estimate over 24.4 trillion microplastic particles have infiltrated our oceans, either through polluted river channels, waste mismanagement, or untreated effluents.

Once in the water, microplastics become nearly impossible to detect and collect.

Microplastics have been found in human organs including the brain, tissue, and blood.

Estimated 100,000 marine species die annually from plastic consumption or strangling.

PolyGone offers one-stop solutions for microplastic analysis, monitoring, removal, and recovery.

Analyze

Using our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities our team can analyze water samples to provide detailed reports on microplastic counts and classifications.

Monitor

We provide our proprietary ‘Plastic Hunter’ monitoring stations that can detect microplastics in even the most remote aquatic environments.

Remove

We work to provide custom filtration solutions to capture and recover microplastics in areas of critical contamination including wastewater treatment facilities.

Recover

After analyzing the collected microplastics, we sustainably upcycle them by collaborating with researchers utilizing microplastics.

Industrial Application for Water Treatment Facilities

PolyGone deploys an array of filters at industrial plants, including wastewater treatment and drinking water facilities. The system utilizes ascending and descending trays that hold the filters. These filters are made from a special hydrophobic silicone material that attracts and removes microplastic pollutants from water.

Latest News

Grand Opening of Microplastic Removal Pilot

On September 12, 2024, PolyGone successfully held the Microplastic Removal Pilot Grand Opening at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA)!

PolyGone Received $1.9 Million from NOAA Sea Grant

PolyGone Systems is pleased to announce our acceptance of a $1.9 million grant award from the National Sea Grant Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Marine Debris Challenge Competition

Awards & Recognitions

Princeton Techstars Bootcamp

Forbes 30 Under 30

Havard Business School & Princeton Startup Showcase

NOAA Marine Debris Challenge Design Competition

Empower 2023 Female Founder Pitch Competition

NSF Northeast Regional I-Corps

NSF National I-Corps

Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge

NJCSIT Clean Tech Seed Grant

NJCSIT Clean Tech R&D Voucher

Princeton Reunions Pitch Competition

Ballard Spahr Base Pitch Competition

  • Grant award

  • 1st Place Winner

  • Pre-seed investment

  • Academic sponsor

  • Academic Sponsor

  • People's Choice Award

  • 1st Place Grant Winner

  • Member

  • Semi-finalist

  • Outstanding Presenter Award

  • Pilot Partner

  • $1.9 Million Grant Award

  • $250K Clean Tech Grant Award

  • "We are truly excited about our partnership with this group in their research and development of treatment systems for this growing problem."

    —— Joseph Pantalone

    Vice President – Wastewater , Atlantic County Utilities Authority