Sway
Sway is a material innovation company scaling compostable solutions for plastic made with seaweed. Our patented products match the vital performance attributes of conventional plastics and plug into existing infrastructure, enabling scale and impact.…
Overview
Sway is a material innovation company scaling compostable solutions for plastic made with seaweed. Our patented products match the vital performance attributes of conventional plastics and plug into existing infrastructure, enabling scale and impact. Unlike plastic, Sway materials leverage abundant, regenerative resources and compost into healthy soil after use, completing the loop of biological circularity. Our market presence is rapidly expanding through partnerships with leading global packaging distributors and exemplary brands including J.Crew, Burton, Dr. Bronners, Faherty, and Florence.
Sway is a TIME Best Invention of 2025, Fast Company World-Changing Idea, and 1st place winner in the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize. Our solutions have garnered recognition from Forbes, The Guardian, and WIRED. As a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, and 1% for the Planet, Sway is working holistically to ensure our solutions catalyze a thriving, equitable future.
Sway is headquartered in the California Bay Area. Discover how weโre creating materials that replenish the planet at swaythefuture.com.

