Ocean-bound plastic pollution is a mounting environmental threat, endangering ecosystems, harming marine life, and contributing to the climate crisis through over-reliance on fossil-based plastics.

  • #tide庐 gives plastic waste a second life by repurposing ocean-bound plastics into high-quality materials that can be reused across industries鈥攔educing environmental impact while driving awareness and behavior change.
  • Headquartered in Switzerland, #tide庐 is a circular economy pioneer that collects, sorts, and processes marine plastic into new, versatile products鈥攆rom fashion to consumer goods鈥攚hile engaging local communities in cleanup and stewardship.
  • #tide庐 has repurposed tons of ocean-bound plastic into new products, working with local communities across coastlines to prevent plastic waste from entering oceans and reducing reliance on virgin plastics. Their materials are now used in industries ranging from fashion to consumer goods to technical components, proving recycled plastic can meet high performance and sustainability standards
We鈥檙e transforming plastic waste into purpose 鈥 protecting oceans, empowering communities, and building a circular economy that works.
Thomas Schori
  • #tide庐 has earned recognition across Europe, including the Swiss Ethics Award, Swiss Plastics Award, and Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label.
  • A Swiss entrepreneur shaped by his family鈥檚 ethical manufacturing legacy, Thomas launched #tide庐 to tackle plastic pollution through innovation and circular thinking.
  • Thomas gained international business experience early, including 10 years spent in Hong Kong, where he developed an appreciation for sustainability and social balance. He is a passionate advocate for sustainability, sharing insights globally through conferences and workshops to promote environmental responsibility and social balance.
  • Under his leadership, #tide庐 is not only cleaning up coastlines鈥攊t鈥檚 also changing how industries think about waste, value, and long-term impact. Described as a visionary leader in sustainability, Thomas is frequently invited to speak at global conferences and workshops on responsible waste management and the circular economy.
Thomas Schori

Thomas Schori

Captain and CEO

Focus area

Climate and environment

Impact topic

  • Circular economy
  • Ocean
  • Plastic
  • Innovation

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