Developing a Circular Economy for Fishing Gear in the Northern Periphery and Arctic Region: Challenges and Opportunities

Neil a. James

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-31058-4_3

Developing a Circular Economy for Fishing Gear in the Northern Periphery and Arctic Region: Challenges and Opportunities

Neil a. James

Environmental Research Institute

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Abstract

There is growing concern regarding the extent and impact of marine litter waste. One particularly troublesome ocean waste fraction consists of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear, including fishing nets. The relentless increase of marine litter is particularly pertinent to countries of Northern Europe and the Arctic region, which currently have limited business opportunities and associated supply chains capable of recycling or reusing this material. In this chapter, we outline the difficulties and opportunities in establishing a circular economy for fishing nets in Northern Europe and the Arctic, with a focus on experience and successful practices established through transnational and collaborative projects.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Marine Plastics: Innovative Solutions to Tackling Waste
Editors	Siv Marina Flø Grimstad, Lisbeth Mølgaard Ottosen, Neil A. James
Publisher	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Pages	45-57
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-31058-4
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-31057-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31058-4_3
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2023

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