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Claim Text: Some are making soccer and volleyball nets; others are making surfboards or bracelets.
Simplified Text: Some start-ups are making soccer and volleyball nets others are making surfboards or bracelets
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Claim Maker: The author
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Subject Tags: Business
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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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