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Creating business opportunities from waste fishing nets

Details

Mission objective
Objective 2a - Prevent and eliminate pollution - litter and microplasticsEnabler 2a - Mobilisation and engagementEnabler 2b - Raising awareness
Lighthouse
Cross-basin
Sector
Environmental protection and regeneration
Topic(s)
Blue economy entrepreneurshipCircular economy approachesEnvironmental protectionClean oceanWaste management
Type of action
Upscaling, deployment and replication of solutions
Type of knowledge output
Report (research paper, policy report, white paper, guidelines, case studies, best practices, etc)
Solution owner
BCE
Country
Norway

Description

This report engages in the ongoing conversation about the pervasive and persistent issue of waste fishing gear in global oceans. It not only brings attention to the problem but also suggests potential business prospects. It tackles the extended producer responsibility scheme, new circular business models and circular design of fishing gear.

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