End-of-life fishing gear in Spain: Quantity and recyclability

Basurko, Oihane C.; Markalain, Gorka; Mateo, María de Haro de Verónica San; Peña-Rodríguez, Cristina; Mondragón, Gurutz; Larruskain, Ander; Larreta, Joana; Moalla, Nadia

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120545

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“…Key to the success of adopting the CE model is a need for the establishment of regulatory tools specific to the adoption of the CE model which would compel both consumers and producers to transition from LE to CE with an aim to design products with longer lifespans to be able to be recycled and reused (Nogueira et al, 2022;Rashid and Malik, 2023). For example, the European Commission has approached the challenge of EOL fishing gear and ALDFG by incorporating CE (Basurko et al, 2023). Similarly, the United Nations with Global Ghost Gear Initiative and other developed countries including India have already adopted the CE model (Gill and Verma, 2021).…”

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“…However, other estimates give an indication of the mass of material, with an estimated 1.8% of fishing gear is lost to the ocean annually across the globe, including approximately 2,963 km 2 gillnets, 75,049 km 2 purse seine nets, and 739,583 km longline mainlines (Richardson et al, 2022). When fishing gear such as nets, hooks, ropes, lines, pots, and traps become obsolete, lose usability, and are beyond repair, they are disposed of (Basurko et al, 2023). Whilst Erasmus et al (2023) listed mariculture gear as sources of marine pollution, the long standing, substantial, and increasing presence of fishing gear debris in the marine environment has also been highlighted (Macfayden et al, 2009).…”

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“…Globally, the subject of EOL fishing gear is receiving moderate attention (Boopendranath, 2012;Nogueira et al, 2022;Basurko et al, 2023;Eimontas et al, 2023), although in general, data on EOL fishing gear generation is still severely inadequate. Notwithstanding the work done globally, Charter (2023) opined that current best practice in recycling fishing gear is very constrained.…”

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The potential contribution of end-of-life fishing nets, lines and ropes to a circular economy: the Namibian perspective

Erasmus,

Johannes,

Amutenya

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain.

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Using data collected through survey questionnaires with fleet managers of 16 (61.5%) Namibian fishing companies, we explored the current practices, challenges, and opportunities in promoting Circular Economy (CE) in the context of End-Of-Life (EOL) fishing gear. Most fishing companies (56.2%) have been in operation for more than 25 years. A majority of fishing companies (62.5%) are involved in demersal trawling, mostly targeting hake (Merluccius species). Survey findings reveal that the companies import fishing gear mostly in a semi – complete format (50.0%). The current durability of fishing nets and lines/ropes is about 3 and 2 years respectively, highlighting a continuous generation of fishing gear waste. We estimated (that) approximately 104 tons of EOL fishing gear, lines/twine and ropes (are) generated annually by the Namibian fishing industry, however about 10% of some parts of the EOL fishing gear are recovered and reused. None of the fishing companies recycle EOL fishing gear, which is mostly attributed to a lack of recycling facilities. Current standard practices of EOL fishing nets, lines and ropes management include selling to employees, donating to other institutions, or disposal at dumping sites. Although some of the EOL fishing nets, lines and ropes are sold at open markets, they are not converted into value-added products, thus they are not fully utilized to significantly contribute to the CE. We recommend the implementation of circular practices such as converting EOL fishing nets, lines and ropes into value-added products such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, i.e., sunglasses, thereby reducing environmental pollution, minimising energy usage, and promoting sustainable production and consumption.

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The potential contribution of end-of-life fishing nets, lines and ropes to a circular economy: the Namibian perspective

Erasmus,

Johannes,

Amutenya

et al. 2024

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“…Circularity also includes the application of smart logistics to maximize the potential discarded plastic and the development of new business models. The European Commission has taken a circular economy-focused approach to the problem of End-Of-Life (EOL) fishing gear and abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), encouraging their separate collection, transit, and circular treatment (Basurko et al, 2023). Andrés et al propose a new circular business model for tuna purse seine nets.…”

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