| Title | Multi-stakeholder perspective to generate evidence and strategies for sustainable management of ropes from the fishing sector of Norway |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 6619 |
| Authors | Deshpande, PC; Muntaha, ST; Alnes, RB |
| Title | Multi-stakeholder perspective to generate evidence and strategies for sustainable management of ropes from the fishing sector of Norway |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Marine plastic pollution is a growing stressor affecting both marine and terrestrial life. Plastic polymers are widespread in oceans, including sparsely populated Nordic countries. Norway, a fishing-dominant region, faces substantial plastic pollution from fishing ropes, which often end up incinerated, landfilled, or lost in the ocean, contributing to the ghost fishing problem. This research employs a static material flow analysis (MFA) to assess plastic mass flows and the recyclability of 15 rope types used in Norway's commercial fishing sector. Findings reveal that approximately 383 tons of ropes are lost annually in Norwegian waters, endangering fish species. Furthermore, only one-third of the rope types can be efficiently recycled using available recycling technologies, highlighting the need for circularity. The MFA and inventory-based ranking approach shows significant potential as a holistic decision support tool for industry and policymakers in exercising sustainable and circular management for ropes. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115798 |
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