On a mission to end ghost fishing and plastic pollution in our oceans, one biodegradable fishing net at a time.
of marine animal entanglements involve abandoned plastic fishing nets
70 %
of fishing gear is lost or dumped in the oceans every year
640 000 000 kg
of ocean plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is made up of fishing nets
46 %
An impact-driven solution to marine plastic waste
Catchgreen, in collaboration with Swedish-based GAIA Biomaterials, has developed a biopolymer Biodolomer®Ocean to replace harmful plastics in the fishing industry. Our inaugural products are African-manufactured biodegradable fishing ropes and nets. It is anticipated that our ropes and nets will biodegrade with zero microplastics or toxins and, therefore, provide a solution to marine plastic waste.
Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is at the centre of the fishing industry’s sustainability crisis. Its impact is equally felt by both commercial and small-scale fishers across the globe. By integrating technological innovation with international policy development, Catchgreen provides an opportunity for the fishing industry to re-balance its relationship with the ocean and the transition to sustainable fishing futures.
We are building a more sustainable fishing future
A multidisciplinary consortium of organisations and companies committed to transforming the fishing industry
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Our solution to marine plastic waste is currently being piloted. Whether you want to know more about our project or would like to collaborate, we welcome you to reach out!