Tackling the global #microplastic crisis with the first scalable solution for critical infrastructure. Deployed the world's first microplastics removal pilot.

Princeton, New Jersey
Joined December 2021
On 5/27, PolyGone co-founder Nathaniel Banks engaged in Earth05.org's 50-minute fireside chat titled "The Future of Water & Oceans – Meet the Revolutionary Co-Creation Prize Winners!" alongside Jamie Spotswood from OceanWell. #earth05 #microplastics #cocreationprize
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Are you worried about #microplastics in your tap water? Curious about the new #technology that is removing microplastics from our #water bodies? Check out PolyGone’s ACUA #pilot project, which is benefiting over 200k residents and removing 600k microplastics per wash cycle!
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🚨We are hiring! 🚨 We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to enhance our filtration hardware and integration with various water channels. 🌊 🛠️ 👨‍🔧 Learn More: tinyurl.com/muf6nw6e
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Studies find that microplastics exposure has an impact on #cardiovascular health and many chronic conditions. At PolyGone, we are developing #technology to remove microplastics and are committed to #educating the public on their harm. Read: tinyurl.com/5d3yj8z4
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"Northeastern researchers have uncovered a “light smog” of #microplastics drifting below the surface of the world’s #oceans". Microplastics continue to enter the oceans posing a threat to our marine habitats. READ report: tinyurl.com/y46xzcb8 @noplastic_np @PlasticsWorld
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What are #microplastics doing in our #brains? Did you know that we consume around 50,000 microplastic particles annually? Recent research studies have found that plastics in our brain tissue and other critical #organs. Read: tinyurl.com/y6tyccpb @noplastic_np @plasticsnews
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Current WWTPs are not designed to remove microplastic pollutants. In a study from Science Direct, microplastic fibers and beads were found to have reentered the environment after wash cycles. PolyGone deployed the first microplastics removal pilot at ACUA: tinyurl.com/3ekd567y
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PolyGone participated in the Investing in #Water: #Startup Showcase during @SFClimateWeek at the SVB Experience Center in CA! As part of the @ImagineH2O 2025 program, Nathaniel presented on PolyGone’s mission, #technology, and current fundraising.
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On 4/23 - Yidian & Nathaniel joined the Maritime Decarbonization and Ocean Resilience Summit, a SF Climate Week event, hosted by @TMABlueTech. The summit brought together policymakers, investors, and researchers exploring various #ocean resilience technologies. @SFClimateWeek
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Did you know that an estimated 10 to 40 metric tons of #microplastics enter the #environment each year, and 8 to 10 metric tons end up in our #oceans?
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Plastic pollution is already an alarming issue, with over 8-10 mil tons entering the #ocean yearly. Yet there is no largescale regulation to combat this crisis. Each type has its own #respiratory risks, but all microplastics contain deadly #chemicals. tinyurl.com/3npuhbwp
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NY could save $1.3 billion if they passed the Packaging Reduction Act, requiring companies to cut the amount of #plastic they are producing. The bill requires companies to develop a Plastic #Reduction plan, leading to less #microplastics in our water. tinyurl.com/yk9j4k2r
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PolyGone is excited to be in CA next week to attend the SF #Climate Week! During the week, PolyGone will be attending several events, including the Ocean Tech Summit and the Investing in Water: Startup Showcase. (We will be showcased & presenting!). Feel free to stop by if in SF!
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"Chewing a single piece of gum can release hundreds to thousands of pieces of #microplastic into the saliva in your mouth." We consume 10s of 1000s of microplastics each year, and practices like chewing gum increases that alarming number. newsweek.com/microplastics-c… @noplastic_np
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Good news, researchers found 39% less #plastic waste around Australian #coastalcities! This means plastic removal companies and public education is leading to less plastic on our #beaches. But there still needs to be more done by the federal government lnkd.in/gM_VYvMS
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Did you know that bike tires emit #microplastics? Although, biking is an #environmentallyfriendly mode of transportation, the tires direct interaction with the #environment plastics being released into #ecosystems. @noplastic_np @Plasticsimpact sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Co-founder Yidian Liu spoke at the Building Energy Exchange’s first #Women in Sustainability and Energy career showcase. The showcase brought together students and professionals to discuss different perspectives on #energy.
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Calling all sustainable #startups! @LeadingCities invites you to apply to the QBE #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, one of the Top 5 GovTech Accelerators in the world. The program provides funding and a pilot project in a city. Apply Now: leadingcities.org/accelicity
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