Plastics at end of life: What comes next?
Plastic materials have been essential to the development of modern fisheries and aquaculture. Ropes, nets, pipes and floaters can withstand saltwater, heavy loads and harsh weather conditions – and remain in use for many years. But when this equipment eventually reaches the end of its lifetime, a more complex phase begins: How can plastics be collected, sorted and given a new life?
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Plastics at end of life: What comes next?
Plastic materials have been essential to the development of modern fisheries and aquaculture. Ropes, nets, pipes and floaters can withstand saltwater, heavy loads and harsh weather conditions – and remain in use for many years. But when this equipment eventually reaches the end of its lifetime, a more complex phase begins: How can plastics be collected, sorted and given a new life?
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SalMar ASA is joining Dsolve as an industry partner
The Norwegian aquaculture company SalMar ASA is joining Dsolve as a new industry partner. SalMar is the worlds second largest producer of salmon.
Dsolve at the Plastics and Composites Conference in Gjøvik.
Sintef scientist Dr. Christian W. Karl presents work on polymer development and degradation studies
Can biodegradable materials reduce plastic pollution without decreasing catch efficiency in longline fishery?
We have made a research summary of the research article "Can biodegradable materials reduce plastic pollution without decreasing catch efficiency in longline fishery?"