Material Talk Series: Giving value to plastic trash | #tide ocean material® talk

Plastic pollution is a significant problem facing our oceans, with an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste entering the ocean every year. However, organizations like #Tide from Switzerland are working to address this issue by collecting and repurposing ocean-bound plastic. In this talk, we will discuss what ocean-bound plastic is, how #Tide is working to collect and repurpose it, and how designers and manufacturers can use this material in product design to create sustainable and unique products while also raising awareness about the importance of reducing plastic waste in our oceans.

This talk will cover:

• What is ocean-bound plastic?
• The benefits of using ocean-bound plastic in product design
• Ways in which designers and manufacturers can incorporate ocean-bound plastic into their products
• The role of sustainable design in addressing the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans