June 20, 2024 PlantSwitch turns agricultural byproducts into into plastic alternatives that are compostable, high-performance, and affordable. Dillon Baxter, co-founder of PlantSwitch says his mission is to replace all petroleum-based single-use plastic with plants. The company's proprietary technology upcycles agricultural residues into a plant-based resin that can be used to make nearly all types of plastic products.