Upcycling of ghost nets

To protect the oceans, Lightnet supports BRACENET, which upcycles ghost nets salvaged from the oceans to create new products such as bracelets and key rings.

Ghost nets are lost or abandoned fishing nets often made of nylon, polyester or polyethylene. It is estimated that ghost nets are responsible for around 10 per cent of the world's plastic waste in the oceans. Not only are they a death trap for marine mammals, fish, seabirds and molluscs, they also break down into microplastics and plasticisers over time. In addition, toxins are deposited on the plastic particles, which have a significant impact on marine ecosystems and can ultimately enter the human food chain.

With their products, Bracenet raises funds for the protection of the oceans and the environment. So far, they have donated €250,000 to organizations such as Healthy Seas, Sea Shepherd, Everwave, the Ocean Voyages Institute and many more.

We thank Bracenet for the cordial cooperation and for the great commitment to the world's oceans! Here you will find insights into the work of Bracenet.