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It’s Not Plastic, It’s PlantSwitch
True Biodegradability
Our products
Unwrapped Spoon
Unwrapped Knife
80 mm Lid Black
90 mm Lid Black
Wrapped Jumbo
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Straw Black Wrapped
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Napkin Roll
12 oz cup
Our truly circular process starts at the farm and ends back at the farm. Our proprietary technology converts the leftovers from agricultural production into our high-performance CompostZero™ bio-resin, which we then convert into PlantSwitch products. Once used, our products go back into compost, leaving zero waste and zero microplastics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PlantSwitch actually compostable in my backyard, or do I need to send it somewhere special?
Yes, PlantSwitch is home compostable. You can toss it in a regular backyard compost bin and it'll break down on its own. Unlike PLA, which only breaks down at the high temperatures of an industrial composting facility, PlantSwitch's CompostZero ™ resin disintegrates in normal home compost conditions. Independent testing by Normec Group showed 100% disintegration in just under 10 weeks.
What's PlantSwitch made of?
PlantSwitch is made from agricultural residues, primarily rice hulls. These are leftover byproducts from food production that usually have little to no commercial value. We turn them into a plant-based bio-resin called CompostZero ™, which gets molded into cups, cutlery, straws, lids, and other food packaging.
How is PlantSwitch different from PLA?
PLA is made from corn or sugarcane and only breaks down in industrial composting facilities. PlantSwitch is made from agricultural waste and breaks down in home compost. In a real-world home composting study, PlantSwitch cutlery outperformed both PLA and wooden alternatives, fully disintegrating while the others remained intact.
Will PlantSwitch leave microplastics behind?
No. PlantSwitch fully breaks down in home compost with zero microplastics remaining. Conventional plastics and some bioplastics fragment into tiny persistent particles that pollute soil and water. PlantSwitch doesn't do that, which is why we say "zero microplastics, zero waste."
How long does PlantSwitch take to break down?
Just under 10 weeks in home compost conditions. That number comes from independent testing by Normec Group, which measured 100% disintegration of PlantSwitch's CompostZero ™ resin in standard home composting conditions.
Can my restaurant or business buy PlantSwitch in bulk?
Yes. PlantSwitch manufactures resin and finished products in-house and sells in bulk to foodservice operators, distributors, brands, and retailers. Current customers include Taylor Farms, Walmart, Starlink, Wonder Ghost Kitchen, and Live Nation. You can request samples or a quote through the contact page.
Does PlantSwitch hold up to hot drinks and hot food?
Yes, PlantSwitch performs like conventional plastic. It won't melt in your coffee or break under your bowl of soup. The whole point of the product is to give you the same performance as petroleum plastic without the environmental cost.
Is PlantSwitch more expensive than regular plastic?
PlantSwitch is competitively priced with other compostable alternatives, and because we manufacture vertically (resin and finished products in-house), we're often the lowest-cost compostable option for buyers comparing across suppliers. Cost varies by product, volume, and customization. Contact us for a quote.
Can plastic manufacturers use PlantSwitch resin in their existing equipment?
Yes. CompostZero ™ is a drop-in solution that runs on existing plastic manufacturing equipment. Plastic converters can switch from petroleum-based resin to CompostZero ™ without buying new machinery, which is why we work with industrial partners as well as direct buyers.
See it in action
Unlike other plastic alternatives like PLA that require industrial composting, PlantSwitch’s CompostZeroTM actually biodegrades in nature. In a real-world home composting study, PlantSwitch cutlery significantly outperformed PLA and wooden alternatives.
Goodbye Plastic, Hello Future
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
PlantSwitch products perform like plastic, without the guilt. No melting in your drink or breaking in your bowl
PlantSwitch manufactures its proprietary CompostZeroTM resins and leading food packaging products in-house. Work directly with us for the best quality and lowest cost plastic alternatives.
Process
Farm production
Resin Production
Finished product
Compost
Process
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, 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.
Advisory Board
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