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It’s Not Plastic, It’s PlantSwitch

Zero Microplastics. Zero Waste. All The Performance.

Goodbye Plastic, Hello Future.

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881,849 lbs

of plastic prevented from entering the waste stream by making the switch.

True Biodegradability

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PlantSwitch’s Compost zero™ resin achieved

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It is one of the most powerful actions we can take to reduce our trash, address climate change, and build healthy soil. PlantSwitch resin achieved 100% disintegration in just under 10 weeks when tested by Normec Group.

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Unlike other plastic alternatives like PLA that require industrial composting, PlantSwitch’s CompostZero^TMactually biodegrades in nature. In a real-world home composting study, PlantSwitch cutlery significantly outperformed PLA and wooden alternatives.

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Goodbye Plastic, Hello Future

Truly Sustainable

Our certified home compostable resin will fully break down in a backyard compost, leaving zero microplastics behind.

Giving waste a second life - the agricultural residues we upcycle are byproducts of food production, we add value to them while solving a waste problem for agricultural producers

High Performance

PlantSwitch products perform like plastic, without the guilt. No melting in your drink or breaking in your bowl

Vertically Integrated

PlantSwitch manufactures its proprietary CompostZero^TMresins and leading food packaging products in-house. Work directly with us for the best quality and lowest cost plastic alternatives.

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Process

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Compounding

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Compost

How it works

Our truly circular process starts at the farm and ends back at the farm. We turn agricultural residues into compostable plastic pellets, our manufacturing partners use those pellets to make compostable products, then that product is used and disposed into compost that goes back to the farmer.

Agricultural Residues

We use leftovers of major food production, such as rice hulls, wheat straw, and more. These leftovers currently have little to no value, so our process gives them a very important second life.

Biopolymer Production

Our proprietary technology converts these feedstocks into a biopolymer resin. Our resin can be used to make the majority of plastic products.

Finished Products

Our resin is a drop-in solution with existing plastic machinery, allowing plastic manufacturers to seamlessly switch to our plant-based material.

Composting

Once the product has been used, it can be disposed of in your backyard or home compost. That compost can then be used to grow more of these wonderful materials.

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Testimonials

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Advisory Board

Kirk Brown

A strategic visionary, Kirk Brown co-founded DiscoverOrg, a venture that later transitioned to the renowned ZoomInfo in 2019. Today, with a valuation exceeding $10B, ZoomInfo stands as one of the world's leading data collection companies. Kirk's expertise in scaling and managing a globally recognized enterprise adds significant value to PlantSwitch's advisory board.

Charlie Martin

As President of Leistritz Extrusion, Charlie Martin leads one of the premier extrusion manufacturers in the US. His vast industry knowledge, coupled with an expansive network, equips PlantSwitch with invaluable insights. Beyond manufacturing, Charlie's influence aids in recruitment and strategic planning, ensuring PlantSwitch remains at the forefront of innovation.

Jeff Jones

As the CEO and Founder of Vira Insights, Jeff Jones has positioned the company as an industry leader in the cosmetic retail sector, particularly in fixtures and plastic packaging. His acumen in both product development and market strategies provides PlantSwitch with a unique perspective, especially in understanding the nuances of the retail and packaging landscapes.

Chris Crosby

Founder and CEO of Compass Datacenters, Chris Crosby's expertise is deeply rooted in serving some of the world's largest software entities. His extensive experience in management, fostering organizational culture, and scaling sizable manufacturing setups offers PlantSwitch a roadmap to growth and operational excellence. Chris's guidance is instrumental in helping PlantSwitch navigate the complexities of expansion and industry leadership.

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What is PLA?

Chances are that at some point you’ve come across a straw, cup, or other food packaging product that was labeled 100% compostable.

In my previous blogs I have written about the truth of what happens with industrial composting and recycling, and why I don't believe they are the answer to solving the plastic waste crisis. But if neither of these commonly accepted practices are the answer, what is?

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