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Claim Text: Now, some start-ups are trying to tackle the problem by recycling the nets into commercial products that will appeal to consumers interested in saving the oceans and companies eager to prove they are environmentally friendly.
Simplified Text: Some start-ups are trying to tackle the problem by recycling nets into commercial products
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/business/gravity-wave-conservation.html

Gravity Wave, a for-profit company, is tackling ocean waste by recycling discarded fishing nets into commercial products. They collect nets, partner with dive teams for retrieval, and use blockchain to certify environmental impact. The company has collected 1,400 tons of plastic and fishing nets to date.

Ocean Conservation Plastic Recycling Ghost Nets Environmental Sustainability Marine Life Circular Economy Gravity Wave

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