Think you’re plastic-free? Think again—here are the 7 everyday sources of microplastics sneaking into your body (and how to fight back).

The best way to stop ocean plastic pollution is to stop using and wasting plastic. We need solutions to replace and reduce plastic, and solutions for better recycling and recovery. Unfortunately, if we wait for this to happen, our rivers and oceans will continue to choke on more and more plastic. That’s where Tidey comes in. We intercept plastic BEFORE it gets to the ocean.

Microplastics are rapidly proliferating the natural world, but what does this mean for human health? The answer may surprise you.

Americans are moving more frequently, a trend that comes with a hidden environmental cost.

The textile industry’s fast fashion trends have caused significant environmental degradation, but smart choices by consumers and companies can combat the severity of the blight.

To solve the plastic problem, we first must understand where the endless streams of plastic are coming from.

Utah Lake is a stark example of what can happen when progress is pursued myopically.

An in-depth look at the seven types of plastic, and the implications that each have for our planet.

Not all plastic pollution is the same. At Tidey, we collect ocean plastic, ocean-bound plastic, river plastic, and nature-bound plastic. Each type poses different threats to people and the environment. From plastic floating in the ocean to mismanaged waste far inland, this post explains where we collect plastic and how recycling it helps protect both local communities and global ecosystems.

Recycling isn’t just about being eco-conscious, it’s about survival. From overflowing landfills and ocean pollution to health risks and energy waste, the consequences of not recycling are already showing up across the planet. This post breaks down what’s at stake and why now, more than ever, it’s up to all of us to make recycling a daily habit.

Organizations like 4Ocean and Tidey are tackling the ocean plastic crisis in different ways but with the same mission in mind. From funding cleanups through bracelets to offering plastic offset programs, both are helping remove plastic from our waterways. Learn how their models differ, where they operate, and why stopping plastic at the source matters more than ever.

Join the global fight against ocean plastic with Rising Tide Foundation. We clean rivers, empower communities, and use traceable data to show your real impact. From Guatemala to your inbox, every pound collected supports jobs and protects marine life. Donate, volunteer, or partner with us today to help stop plastic before it reaches the sea.

At Tidey Ocean, our collectors are the heart of what we do. They come from all walks of life from farmers, grandparents, animal lovers. They are all doing their part to stop ocean-bound plastic in their communities. Whether it’s full-time work or something they do on the side, their impact is extraordinary. Get to know a few of their stories and see how small actions are creating big change.

To break up with plastic, the world needs to find viable plastic alternatives - and innovators are doing just that.

In many coastal communities, waste has nowhere to go. Trash is either burned or dumped into nature. Tidey Ocean partners with these areas to offer a better solution. Using a gig-style system, locals earn money by collecting ocean-bound plastic and ocean plastic, stopping pollution before it starts and cleaning up what’s already there.

Our grocery trips might seem routine, but they play a bigger role in the fight against plastic pollution than most people realize. From reusable bags to buying local, there are simple shifts we can all make to reduce waste and protect our environment. This post shares practical, everyday tips that make sustainable shopping feel less overwhelming and more doable.

In many developing countries, limited waste management means people are left with few options, either burn their trash, or dump it near waterways. This post explores the global waste system, how plastic pollution often starts far from the sea, and what Tidey Ocean is doing to create better solutions.

We hear about plastic pollution all the time but the numbers are hard to picture. How much plastic are we actually producing? Where does it all go? And what does 10 pounds of the stuff really look like? From staggering global stats to everyday items like milk jugs and water bottles, this post breaks it all down in a way that’s easy to visualize and hard to ignore.

Proper waste management starts with all of us. The Three R’s (reduce, reuse, and recycle) offer a simple but powerful way to cut down on waste, protect the environment, and rethink what we throw away. This post walks through each step with real-life tips and examples that can help you make small changes that add up to a big difference.

Plastic pollution is hurting our oceans and the creatures that live in them. But there’s still hope. From ditching single-use plastics to supporting clean-up organizations, there are simple actions anyone can take to make a real difference. This post shares ten practical and meaningful ways to protect our blue planet, starting today.