Circular Ocean-bound Plastic: Report on Business Opportunities
Explore the innovative landscape of tackling marine plastic pollution with our latest report on Business Opportunities in the market for ocean-bound plastic. This report highlights the vast potential for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the South Baltic Sea Region to engage in sustainable practices by addressing ocean-bound plastic (OBP) waste.
The report unveils cutting-edge methods, technologies, and business models designed to collect, sort, recycle, and prevent ocean plastics. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, or policy maker, this report highlights the potential for impactful solutions in the fight against marine pollution.
Key takeaways include:
- Four strategic levels of waste management: prevention and collection on land, collection in water bodies, waste management and recycling processes, and designing new products from recycled plastics.
- Over 50 methods for macroplastic and microplastic collection.
- Advanced sorting and recycling techniques, from magnetic density separation to sensor-based systems.
- Prevention strategies, including innovative solutions such as tire particle capture and microfiber filters.
- Case studies of businesses transforming plastic waste into valuable products like building materials and textiles.
- A detailed appendix listing regional and global organisations tackling plastic waste.
This report provides actionable insights for decision-makers and innovators looking to lead in sustainability and environmental protection. Download the full report below.