🌿 Sustainability Overview
12 Tides makes seaweed-based puffed snacks with decent protein content, packaged in ASTM D6400 certified compostable bags that break down in industrial facilities within 6 months. The Packaging 12 Tides uses packaging that meets ASTM D6400 standards - the main certification for compostable plastics in North America. What That Means: Certified compostable (meets strict standards) Breaks down in industrial facilities in 6 months Third-party tested composition Biodegradable materials No toxic residue left behind Seaweed Snacks They’re turning nutrient-dense seaweed into crunchy puffed snacks - basically a more sustainable alternative to chips.
12 Tides makes seaweed-based puffed snacks with decent protein content, packaged in ASTM D6400 certified compostable bags that break down in industrial facilities within 6 months.
The Packaging
12 Tides uses packaging that meets ASTM D6400 standards - the main certification for compostable plastics in North America.
What That Means:
- Certified compostable (meets strict standards)
- Breaks down in industrial facilities in 6 months
- Third-party tested composition
- Biodegradable materials
- No toxic residue left behind
Seaweed Snacks
They’re turning nutrient-dense seaweed into crunchy puffed snacks - basically a more sustainable alternative to chips.
What You Get:
- Seaweed base (ocean superfood)
- High protein from plants
- Puffed texture (light and crunchy)
- Bold flavors
- Minimal ingredients
Nutrition:
- Plant protein from the ocean
- Iodine-rich (thyroid support)
- Fiber content
- Low calorie
- Vitamins and minerals
Ocean to Package
12 Tides is going for ocean-to-package sustainability - from how seaweed’s farmed to how the bag composts.
Their Approach:
- Regenerative seaweed farming (carbon-negative)
- Compostable packaging
- Low carbon footprint, minimal processing
- Seaweed farming benefits ocean health
- Sustainable harvesting practices
Flavors
Multiple flavors of seaweed puffs available:
- Sea Salt (classic)
- Chile Lime (zesty)
- Everything (bold seasoning)
- Cheddar (savory)
- BBQ (smoky and sweet)
Composting the Bags
The bags need commercial composting facilities. They’ll break down completely there with no harmful residues.
How It Works:
- Save empty 12 Tides bags
- Find local industrial composting facility
- Check they accept ASTM D6400 certified materials
- Bags decompose in 6 months
- Become compost
Where to Get Them
Available nationwide:
- 12Tides.com (direct)
- Whole Foods Market
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Thrive Market
- Amazon
The Name
Named after the 12 lunar and solar tides that govern oceans. They’re committed to honoring marine ecosystems through sustainable snacking.
California seaweed snacks in compostable packaging since 2019.
Contact Information
Email: hello@12tides.com