#MoneyforOldRope sounds alarm over pollution from fishing tackle

‘Ghost gear’ is an overlooked problem, but the most abundant source of microplastics in our seas. Now Cornwall-based social enterprise Waterhaul is a launching a campaign to raise awareness of the problem, while working towards transforming waste fishing equipment into sustainable products. For example, sunglasses and litter-picking kit.  Around 640,000 tonnes of lost or discarded … Continue reading #MoneyforOldRope sounds alarm over pollution from fishing tackle