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Calling all material innovators, polymer experts, and scientists striving to solve the never-been-done-before: Sway seeks a?Senior Materials Engineer?to help us shape the future of biobased, compostable packaging + beyond! This new teammate will play a crucial role in advancing seaweed-based biopolymer materials through development and scale-up to commercialization. Working closely with both R&D and supply chain teams, this hire will oversee key formulation, testing, and process development activities to accelerate the advancement of prototypes and concepts to scalable, refined commercial products. ?? Location:?Sway Labs in San Leandro, CA (in-person required) ?? Employment type:?Full Time ?? Experience level:?Intermediate - Senior ?? Apply before:?Dec 11, 2024 Sound like you, or someone you know? Dive into the details?→ https://lnkd.in/gTmUA3jf ??

A *massive* win for seaweed innovation! With new support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s MACRO program, Bay Area-based seaweed innovators Sway and Umaro Foods are joining forces to optimize sidestream alginate into superior, scalable, and cost-effective bioplastics ?? Umaro unlocks new ways to extract seaweed proteins and transform them into high quality products — like their delicious, plant-based bacon. With the right chemistry, seaweed can provide not just protein, but also polysaccharides for bioplastics ?? Through this new funding, we will collaborate to upgrade Umaro’s surplus alginate (a brown seaweed polysaccharide) into a highly optimized ingredient for Sway products — all while harnessing the most use out of every piece of kelp. “Through diligent research and development, Sway plans to increase the accessibility of our seaweed-based materials by utilizing Umaro’s surplus alginate to lower our overall price point,” says Julia Marsh, CEO and co-founder of Sway. “Thanks to the support of the DOE, we also plan to enhance our material’s performance to tackle especially challenging categories of necessary packaging for fashion, home goods, and food –?helping to avoid plastic pollution in the process!” To learn more about this collaboration, visit https://lnkd.in/gP3RUSHz ?? Special thanks to Dr. Mitra Ganewatta, Ph.D. and Dr. Amanda Stiles for propelling this project forward!

Such a pleasure to join our good friends on the Sustainable Packaging Podcast with Cory and Brodie! Catching up on all things seaweed, biomaterials, and regenerative design, this episode covers: ?? Sway’s criteria for successful, scalable design ?? Circular economy principles ?? Our most recent product launch (!) and the incredible brands who have joined the seaweed packaging movement:?EcoEnclose?prAna?Faherty Brand?Alex Crane?Florence Marine X + much more! Give it a whirl at: https://lnkd.in/gPRuj3c9 ??

Over 80% of the ocean has never been seen by human eyes, but even the greatest depths of the ocean have seen plastic. #SeaweedStories — a vibrant documentary presented by?Lonely Whale?and executive-produced by Phillip Sarofim — explores how this often overlooked marine organism may hold answers to some of humanity’s most concerning challenges, including replacing plastic like we do at Sway! We’re thrilled to invite our community to ArtCenter College of Design in LA on Monday for an exclusive screening of this short film, followed by a panel of experts + design visionaries discussing ways to forge new pathways into a more sustainable future. ?? Unwrapping the Future: Designing for a Sustainable Tomorrow ?? Monday, 11/18, 7PM ?? ArtCenter College of Design, 1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA 91103 ?? Julia Marsh, Emy Kane, Jake Sumner, Phillip Sarofim, Margaux Reynolds, Kristine Upesleja, Jieon Choi ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gWSMjX7m

Sway is heading to Southern California this week for A New Earth Project's #CoastSummit! Taking place Thursday, November 14, this event unites innovators, leaders, and changemakers shaping a sustainable future. Topics on tap: ? Modern Alchemy – Materials Transformation for a Healthy Planet ? Balancing Act – Finding Common Ground on Marine Protected Areas ? Seaweed Stories – The Power of a Miraculous Plant ? Athletes as Activists – Harnessing the Power of Sport for Impact ? The Power of Story to Drive Change Sway CEO & Co-Founder Julia Marsh will be taking the stage alongside Lonely Whale and Florence Marine X to discuss seaweed’s applications, bioplastics, and innovations, including insights into the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize and early adoption strategies that are transforming the industry ?? Plus: a screening of the brand new film #SeaweedStories! Tickets available now → https://lnkd.in/gi8Grbhw ??

From a carbon-neutral poly mailer, developed in collaboration with Newlight Technologies, Inc. / AIRCARBON, that significantly reduces the carbon footprint of packaging, to CNG's integration with Sway that transforms seaweed into a #biodegradable and #compostable polymer creating a biobased alternative to traditional plastics, CNG is committed to helping converters and brands meet their #sustainability, circularity, and carbon reduction goals. Visit Charter Next Generation at booth N-6228 to learn more! Learn more about CNG's presence at PACK EXPO International from November 3-6: https://lnkd.in/eZdSjpDV

If you haven't heard, we've partnered up with?Sway?to?pilot their?seaweed-based packaging alongside Faherty Brand, Alex Crane, and Florence Marine X! This multi-brand partnership, dubbed the Sway Innovation Coalition, marks a significant step towards the adoption of biobased, compostable packaging that matches the performance demands of global supply chains. This effort is tethered to positive benefits beyond just reducing pollution – the seaweed in each bag also supports ocean health, climate resilience, and coastal communities????? Learn more?https://lnkd.in/gku8WApX???

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Welcome to a new series where we ask Sway team members your most burning questions ?? Part one is all about look and feel. Sway Polybags are a versatile, durable packaging format that can withstand global supply chains. With seaweed as its hero ingredient, this bag helps to divert petroleum and support healthy ecosystems and communities. And while it competes with plastic’s performance, it won’t last forever – returning to nature through home and industrial composting ?????? Learn more about the Sway Polybag and order free samples at swaythefuture.com/pilot ?? #swaythefuture?#seaweedpackaging?#compostable?#compostablepackaging?#seaweedbioplastic

Amazing news: the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator powered by Lonely Whale is a finalist in the Sustainability, Environment & Climate Awareness category of The Anthem Awards! ???? As a reminder, Sway won 1st place in the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize, and wouldn't be where we are today (Sway Polybags out in the wild with prAna, Faherty Brand, Alex Crane, and TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize early adopter Florence Marine X) without the Accelerator. We hope to see this amazing initiative honored with The Anthem Awards! Help secure a win for this Accelerator, the oceans, and the broader movement for biomaterials by clicking "celebrate" to cast your vote for the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator ?? https://lnkd.in/ecDtTgjG ??

Meet the Sway Innovation Coalition! prAna, Faherty Brand, Florence Marine X, and Alex Crane are now using Sway Polybags?to ship apparel ?? This multi-brand partnership, dubbed the #SwayInnovationCoalition, marks a significant step towards the adoption of biobased, compostable packaging that matches the performance demands of global supply chains. This effort is tethered to positive benefits beyond just reducing pollution – the seaweed in each bag also supports ocean health, climate resilience, and coastal communities ???? Thank you to our amazing production partner?EcoEnclose?for making this possible! Learn more and order samples at swaythefuture.com/pilot ??