Development of new technologies for the recycling and revaluation of fishing nets with antifouling for the new Re-Life house
PRTR Call for Proposals Project
This investment project pursues the design and development of an innovative treatment line for fishing nets with antifouling coating, allowing the separation of heavy metals and the recovery of high quality polymers. Through a friction separation process, the challenge of recycling these networks is overcome, promoting the circular economy. This initiative will not only reduce waste and marine pollution, but also promotes sustainability and traceability, transforming a problematic waste stream into valuable resources for new applications.
Line of action:
Private sectorStatus:
En ejecuciónLocation:
Boiro, A Coruña (Galicia)Geographic scope:
EspañaExecution date:
2024End date:
2027Duration:
25/10/24 - 31/10/27Total budget:
€1,670,705.63Amount of aid from the Biodiversity Foundation:
€732,108.09The main objective of the project is the design and development of a new line for the recycling and revaluation of 100% of the components that make up fishing nets with antifouling treatment. In the first stage of execution, by means of a friction separation treatment to separate heavy metals from polymers, they intend to treat 100% of the nets received, corresponding to a volume of 1,200 tons per year, and obtaining a percentage of organic components remaining after the separation process of 0.5%. The polymer obtained will be in pellet format, which will be marketed as recycled raw material. Once the project has been stabilised, it is expected that the new line for the recovery of fishing net waste with antifouling can treat 3,600 tonnes of fishing nets/year.
Development of new technologies for the recycling and revaluation of fishing nets with antifouling for the new Re-Life house
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