Sway
Sway
🏭 US (California)
What we like about Sway: Sway is developing a line of seaweed based flexible films. While full environmental benefits are pending LCA's and further product development, the potential for seaweed to sequester carbon in its growth, provide nutrient rich material to the compost stream, and support the livelihood of seaweed farmers make Sway's material something at the top of our radar.
Seaweed Bags
Home compostable
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The look and feel of plastic films, without the heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Bioplastics can feel a little textured and less slick than traditional plastic.
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According to Sway, seaweed captures 20 times more carbon per acre than forests. By using this efficient, renewable resource these bags don’t rely on fossil fuels.
Their seaweed plastic is home compostable.
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These bags should be composted. If it’s not composted, these should be disposed of with regular trash.
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Bioplastics look and feel like traditional plastic. Proper disposal information should be an important part of the design so that they don't end up in the wrong waste stream. Let customers know if they should recycle or compost the plastic.
It's good to let customers know that if they can't compost it, the plastic should be reused or thrown in with the trash. Tossing bioplastic in with recycling just adds an extra step on the way to landfill.
You could consider a takeback program. If you can work with an industrial composter that accepts bioplastic, you can bulk compost your packaging on behalf of customers.
Seaweed Mailers
Home compostable
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The look and feel of plastic films, without the heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Bioplastics can feel a little textured and less slick than traditional plastic.
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According to Sway, seaweed captures 20 times more carbon per acre than forests. By using this efficient, renewable resource these bags don’t rely on fossil fuels.
Their seaweed plastic is home compostable.
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These bags should be composted. If it’s not composted, these should be disposed of with regular trash.
-
Bioplastics look and feel like traditional plastic. Proper disposal information should be an important part of the design so that they don't end up in the wrong waste stream. Let customers know if they should recycle or compost the plastic.
It's a good to let customers know that if they can't compost it, that the plastic should be reused or thrown in with the trash. Tossing bioplastic in with recycling just adds an extra step on the way to landfill.
You could consider a takeback program. If you can work with an industrial composter that accepts bioplastic, you can bulk compost your packaging on behalf of customers.
Poly Bags & Films
Trays & Inserts
Paper Mailers
Cushioning
Jars & Bottles
Corrugated
Folding Cartons
Food Service
Inks & Coatings
Raw Materials
Labels
Specialty Papers
