Impact
Impact
Impact
Impact
a net-positive
a net-positive
a net-positive solution
solution for
a net-positive solution
a net-positive solution
for people and planet
people and planet
for people and planet
for people and planet
10+ Million lbs
10+
Million lbs
Discarded Fishing Nets Collected for Recycling Since 2013
People
People
People
People
Empowering Fishing Communities With a More Circular Solution
The NetPlus recycling program supports cleaner, healthier coastal communities by improving waste infrastructure, creating local employment opportunities, and funding environmental non-profits. Keeping plastic pollution out of the ocean creates a positive ripple effect in the communities where we work.
Planet
Planet
Planet
Planet
Protecting Marine Ecosystems by Reducing Plastic Pollution
Protecting Marine Ecosystems
by Reducing Plastic Pollution
Protecting Marine Ecosystems by
Reducing Plastic Pollution
Fishing nets are considered one of the most harmful forms of ocean plastic pollution. When abandoned or lost at sea, they can entangle marine life, harm coral and seabed habitats, and break down into microplastics. That's why we take a proactive approach by capturing nets before they can potentially end up in the environment.
of plastic waste enters our ocean every year
Projects
Projects
Projects
Projects
Community Projects Powered by NetPlus
Community Projects
Powered by NetPlus
Every brand partnership helps us drive local impact in the communities where we work. The more nets we recycle, the more funding we can direct to local environmental non-profits. Here’s a snapshot of some community projects we supported in 2023.
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Eco-School Project
Coishco, Peru
Constructed the first artificial wetland system at the Eduardo Ferrick Ring primary public school, which naturally treats the school's wastewater while providing the treated water to native trees planted throughout the school.
Biobardas Project
Mazatlán, Mexico
The installation of four biobardas throughout the Los Jabalines river, consisting of floating containers made from reused buoys and nets that can trap urban solid waste from reaching the ocean. Nearly 100 tons of waste was collected from the devices in 2023.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
MazConCiencia
Healthy Gardens School Project
Coronel, Chile
Provided a hydroponic garden at the Remigio Castro Primary School that produces fresh vegetables for the students. A series of workshops educated students on the benefits of fresh produce, a healthy diet, and the relationship between food and the environment.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
Fundación El Árbol
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center
playas Villamil, Ecuador
Funded the installation of a marine mammal rehabilitation center on the coastline of Playas Villamil in Ecuador to monitor and care for rescued sea turtles that were dealing with cranial fractures, plastic ingestion, and fishing net entanglement.
Local Non-Profit Partner:
EcoData and Mingas por el Mar
Our 2023
Impact at
a Glance
12
Projects Implemented
17
Communities Empowered
$200,179
Funds Raised for Community Projects
Our 2023
Impact at
a Glance
12
Projects Implemented
17
Communities Empowered
$200,179
Funds Raised for Community Projects
Our 2023
Impact at
a Glance
12
Projects Implemented
17
Communities Empowered
$200,179
Funds Raised for Community Projects
Our 2023
Impact at
a Glance
12
Projects Implemented
17
Communities Empowered
$200,179
Funds Raised for Community Projects
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North America HQ
Oxnard, California
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South America HQ
Talcahuano, Chile
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Chiba, Japan
Oxnard, California
Ensenada, Mexico
Vacamonte, Panama
Manta, Ecuador
Lima, Peru
Talcahuano, Chile
Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Bureo US
North America HQ
Oxnard, California
Bureo Chile
South America HQ
Talcahuano, Chile
© 2024 Bureo inc. All rights reserved.
Bureo US
North America HQ
Oxnard, California
Bureo Chile
South America HQ
Talcahuano, Chile
© 2024 Bureo inc. All rights reserved.
Chiba, Japan
Oxnard, California
Ensenada, Mexico
Vacamonte, Panama
Manta, Ecuador
Lima, Peru
Talcahuano, Chile
Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Bureo US
North America HQ
Oxnard, California
Bureo Chile
South America HQ
Talcahuano, Chile
© 2024 Bureo inc. All rights reserved.
Chiba, Japan
Oxnard, California
Ensenada, Mexico
Vacamonte, Panama
Manta, Ecuador
Lima, Peru
Talcahuano, Chile
Mar Del Plata, Argentina