San Diego – November 21, 2024 - Algenesis, a leader in biodegradable and plant-based
polymers, has joined forces with ecogenesis biopolymers, LLC, a biomaterial engineering and
sustainable product development startup, to transform the 3D printing industry. Together, the
companies will deliver innovative, eco-friendly materials for additive manufacturing, combining
Algenesis’s groundbreaking Soleic® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with ecogenesis’s
trusted network and expertise in biopolymer solutions.

‍
Under this partnership, Algenesis’s plant-based, biodegradable Soleic® TPU will be integrated
into ecogenesis’s sustainable filament offerings, providing 3D printing solutions that are both
high-performing and environmentally responsible. This collaboration reflects a shared
commitment to phasing out harmful petroplastics while empowering businesses and consumers
to embrace a healthier, cleaner planet.

‍
“A Shared Vision for Sustainability”

‍
“This partnership embodies our mission to empower businesses to create a healthier, safer
planet,” said Nick Sandland, Chief Business Officer of Algenesis. “By combining our expertise in
sustainable materials with ecogenesis’s leadership in the 3D printing market, we’re enabling
customers to innovate without compromising the environment.”

‍
ecogenesis shares this vision for sustainability. “We’re excited to partner with Algenesis and
bring their groundbreaking plant-based TPUs to our customers,” said Darlene Barbee, Chief
Operating Officer at ecogenesis. “This collaboration allows us to expand our portfolio of
eco-friendly 3D printing materials, meeting the growing demand for sustainable solutions in
additive manufacturing.”

‍
Driving Circularity in 3D Printing

‍
The partnership between Algenesis and ecogenesis represents a critical step toward achieving
circularity in 3D printing. With materials that are both durable and biodegradable, users can
minimize waste while maintaining high performance for applications in prototyping,
manufacturing, and design.

‍
About Algenesis Corporation

‍
Algenesis leads the way in sustainable materials, using cutting-edge science to deliver durable,
accessible, and biodegradable plant-based polymers that empower customers to achieve a
healthier, safer planet. Rooted in UCSD’s research excellence, the company’s Soleic® branded
materials enable businesses to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices.

‍
About ecogenesis

‍
ecogenesis biopolymers, LLC is a biomaterial engineering and sustainable product development
startup. Led by a team with over 50 years of plastics industry experience, ecogenesis is committed to rapid, effective, and transparent innovation. The company has built a trusted network of collaborators to deliver true biopolymer solutions that enable the phasing out of harmful petroplastics and their growing environmental impact. Follow ecogenesis on LinkedIn or visit www.ecogenesisbiopolymers.com to learn more about their work, partnerships, and investment opportunities, and join them on their journey to create a cleaner, healthier planet.
‍

Together, Algenesis and ecogenesis are paving the way for a more sustainable future in additive
manufacturing.

‍
Media Contact:
Sandra Watts, Director of Marketing
Algenesis Corporation
info@algenesislabs.com
www.soleicmaterials.com
www.algenesislabs.com

‍

‍