#tide ocean material: Resin pellets and granules made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.

Versatile material

Recycled plastic pellets

We collect, recycle and sell different kinds of ocean-bound plastics: Polyethylene terephthalate plastics (PET), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide 6, also known as Nylon (PA6). With Swiss precision and know-how, plastic waste from coastal regions is recycled into versatile plastic pellets. We focus on mechanical recycling. Our #tide® material can replace virgin polymers within a wide range of applications.

#tide® recycled plastic pellets are used in injection moulding applications such as watches, electronic devices, plastic components for automotive or household parts, as well as a wide range of other durable plastic products.

The recycled plastic pellets can be further processed and recycled, for instance through extrusion for
(yarn and fabrics) or into 3D-printing filaments.

The development of the desired end product is carried out after a thorough analysis and consultation with internal and external specialists. It is possible to use our recycled plastic pellets in a wide range of applications.

#tide ocean material recycled granules PET

Sustainable plastics

Replace your virgin plastic with our recycled plastic pellets and create a product made of ocean-bound plastic.

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Tool to close the cycle

PB Swiss Tools develops products that last a lifetime. The long-established Swiss company has been using #tide® recyclates in the injection moulding process since 2024, starting with the relaunch of its popular BitBlock. Since 2025, recycled polypropylene from #tide® has also been used in the inner core of the handle of the iconic SwissGrip Evo screwdriver.

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Caran d’Ache – iconic pens redesigned with #tide® plastic

Swiss stationery brand Caran d’Ache uses #tide® material for the bodies and caps of its Fibralo™, Fibralo™ Brush and Swisscolor fibre-tipped pens. Made from 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic, the #tide® material replaces virgin plastic while meeting the quality, durability and performance requirements of Swiss Made production.

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Honored with 2 Swiss Packaging Awards

A new edition of the classic brand “Handy” by Swiss retailer Migros was launched at the beginning of May 2023. The bottle is made from our recycled plastic pellets and comes in an ocean-blue colour and a fitting fresh scent. The packaging concept was honored with two Swiss Packaging Awards 2023. Due to its big success with consumers, Migros decided to include the originally limited edition as a permanent product in their portfolio.

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Maurice Lacroix Aikon Tide watch made of #tide ocean material (ocean-bound plastic)

Aikon #tide from Maurice Lacroix

Imagine a traditional Swiss watch manufacturer coming up with a timepiece called #tide: Here it is, thanks to Maurice Lacroix's enthusiasm regarding our sustainable material. The bezel, case, case back, crown, end-piece and buckle on this colourful model are made with recycled plastic pellets – our #tide ocean material. For the packaging, Maurice Lacroix chose our OceanMugs which they customized with their brand logo and own colors that match their watches.

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Gardening products

Italian gardening specialist GF Garden has been working with #tide® since 2024, using our material for selected products in its range. The recycled plastic from #tide® meets the technical requirements for products designed for regular outdoor use. The collaboration shows how recycled plastics can be integrated into functional, everyday gardening products.

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Swiss cheese tradition meets recycled plastic

The Fleurolle mini is a compact tool designed to create the characteristic rosettes of the Swiss Tête de Moine AOP cheese. Developed by Fromages Spielhofer and manufactured locally by Cemiplast in St-Imier, the reusable tool is made with 100% recycled plastic from #tide®. Around 600,000 Fleurolle minis are sold every year, bringing #tide® material to cheese lovers in Switzerland and around the world.

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