Accelerating circular solutions for abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear from coast to coast.
Our Why
Research shows that ghost fishing gear represents 10% of all marine litter and 20% to 46% of plastic waste in our oceans. It’s a leading cause of death for life under water and the decline of biodiversity, it contributes to ocean acidification, accelerates climate change, and impacts human health. Together, let’s change the story and restore healthy oceans for generations to come.
We know that bringing diverse players together to fill all gaps in a circular ecosystem is a strong solution for the ocean and of huge benefit for the blue and green economies. Our work expands across a wide range of categories.
Circular Economy Advocacy
We advocate for ghost fishing gear removal and circular economic development through white papers and policy proposals. We share our knowledge through active participation in conferences and panel discussions in Canada and internationally.
Investing in Primary Research
We invest in primary research and technology to develop innovative recycling processes for hard to manage marine plastics and bridge the gaps in knowledge to increase the adoption of new technologies.
Open Innovation Programs
We foster open innovation between research institutes, plastic product manufacturers, and the fishing industry. We believe collaboration and knowledge exchange is central to advancing the adoption of recycled plastics to accelerate circularity.
Sustainability & Net Zero Consulting
We provide sustainability consulting services to assist organizations and governments in reducing their carbon emissions, building circular systems, and innovating for a net positive future.
How we can help.
Waste Management and Government Regulations
We use a “thinking in systems” approach to drive circularity and decarbonize plastic materials to achieve your net zero goals. Wherever you find yourself in the circular system, from fishing company, to harbor authority, recycler or plastic product producer, we have solutions to help you manage your impact. We would love to partner with you to help you achieve your net zero goals.
Product Development and Innovation Management
Looking to increase circularity and incorporate high quality recycled plastic from Canadian fishing gear into your products?
We can help with product development, innovation and supplying recycled materials with a verified impact report. This will help you reduce emissions in your products while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Every dollar gets us closer to a ghost gear free ocean.
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