Soft Plastic Compactor (SPC)

The technology implemented in the SPC is thoroughly tested and proven safe for health. The appliance is not melting plastic, only softening it just enough to make it stick together. The air inside and outside SPC remains clean. This was proven by multiple professional tests for volatile organic compounds in the air.

Yes, all of our devices have undergone thorough testing for air quality and safety and have been determined safe for indoor use. The results confirmed that our devices do not exceed the Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) of any potentially harmful substances during operation.

The SPC turns unmanageable plastic waste into compacted blocks that recyclers can more easily handle. It eliminates the need for sorting or drop-off trips, making it easy for households to take part in the circular economy.

The SPC’s monthly power consumption is approximately 3.3 kWh, which translates to around $0.52 per month, depending on your local electricity rates. It's designed to be high-performing and energy-efficient.

The SPC does not apply a fixed compression level. Instead, it adapts to the material being processed. For example, more rigid plastics can be compressed to approximately 1/5 their original volume, while lighter materials like bubble wrap can be compressed down to 1/10 their original volume.

The SPC is designed to accept most types of flexible (soft) plastics, including:
– Food wrappers
– Shopping bags
– Bubble wrap
– Cling film and stretch wrap
– Ziplock and freezer bags
– Soft packaging from shipping
– Limited amounts (up to 50%) of PET (Type 1), other (Type 7) plastics, and metalized films like chip bags.

However, the SPC does not accept:
– Hard plastics or bottles
– Plastics made of PVC (Type 3), PS (Type 6), PLA, or EPE
– Plastics with adhesive on the outside, like Scotch tape
– Celluloid items (e.g., ping pong balls), Kapton
– Loose plastic pieces smaller than 1.3×1.3 in (they should be grouped inside larger soft plastic before disposal).

For best results, we recommend combining Types 1 and 7 with softer plastics (Types 2, 4, or 5) to help form cohesive and recyclable blocks.

One SPC stores about a month’s worth of soft plastic waste for an average household.

We recommend removing stickers and food residue when possible to keep the SPC clean and running smoothly and to prevent unpleasant odors and food buildup on the rollers or storage area. The cleaner the plastic, the higher the quality of reused plastic products that can be created.

We’re working with partner recyclers to collect and process SPC blocks safely and sustainably. You can just mail blocks to us.

The SPC is designed to be self-contained — it does not require consumables.

No payment is required to be added to waiting list. Just fill in your name, email, and shipping address. However, if you’d like Priority Shipping from the first batch, you can add a $50 deposit - this guarantees early delivery from our limited first production run. The deposit isn’t extra: it goes toward your product or subscription payment.

You won’t be charged immediately when placing your pre-order. Payment will only be collected once your product is ready to ship. At that time, you can choose between a monthly subscription or a one-time full payment for the product. If you added the Priority Shipping deposit, it will be applied to your final payment.