Sway

Sway is a material innovation company that develops and scales seaweed-based, home-compostable packaging solutions designed to replace single-use flexible plastics. The company utilizes its proprietary Thermoplastic Seaweed (TPSea™) resin, which is 100% biobased and engineered to integrate seamlessly with existing plastic manufacturing infrastructure. By shifting away from petroleum-based feedstocks toward regenerative marine crops, Sway creates high-performance flexible films that match the qualities of conventional plastics while decomposing safely into soil. The team, composed of material scientists and supply chain experts, works in partnership with global seaweed farmers and domestic manufacturers to produce sustainable alternatives for retail bags, polybags, and other packaging formats.

Sway aims to address the global plastic crisis by providing scalable, regenerative material solutions for the fashion, food, and home goods sectors. The company has gained significant industry recognition, including winning the first-place title in the 2023 TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize, for its ability to balance technical performance with environmental and social impact. By collaborating with major consumer brands and industry partners, Sway is working to bring compostable packaging into the mainstream, supporting coastal economies and ocean health while offering a viable path to circularity for hard-to-recycle materials.