Ocean Bound Plastic

Every minute, the equivalent of an entire truckload of plastic waste enters the sea, disrupting its delicate ecosystem.

Ocean-bound plastic refers to plastic waste from the sea, coastlines, and uncontrolled landfills located within a 50 km radius of the coast. Due to a lack of waste management systems and infrastructure, the majority of this plastic in coastal regions ultimately ends up in the sea.

The facts:

88%
The ocean surface is polluted by plastic waste.

10 million
Tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans every year.

40%
Packaging accounts for the largest share of the world's plastic production, and most of it is used only once.

0%
new plastic in #tide ocean material®

800
Animal species are affected by marine debris

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#TIDE OCEAN MATERIAL

#tide ocean material is an award-winning material made from 100% ocean-bound plastic and processed using renewable energy. The plastic is collected, sorted, shredded into flakes, and thoroughly cleaned. It is then processed regionally to reduce CO₂ emissions and transportation distances – giving the material a second life as high-quality packaging.

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The upcycling process

Step 1

Collecting plastic waste

Step 2

Sorting, cleaning, shredding

Step 3

Processing into raw material

Step 4

Packaging

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Traceability in the value chain

Sustainability requires credibility. Where many companies engage in greenwashing, #tide focuses on genuine traceability. Transparency has been part of our business model since day one.

For this, we use a blockchain solution from our partner Empower: Every step – from collecting the ocean-bound plastic to the finished granules – is documented and made publicly accessible.

Each batch receives a material passport with a QR code , which makes the origin and processing of the plastic traceable. In this way, we create trust, ensure quality and contribute to a true circular economy.

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A certified standard