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Impact

Impact

a net-positive

a net-positive solution

solution for

for people and planet

people and planet

17+
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.

Fishing village with colorful boats and houses.
Fishing village with colorful boats and houses.
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Workers outside processing fishing nets.
Workers outside processing fishing nets.

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.

8.8 Million
Tons

8.8 Million
Tons

8.8 Million
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8.8 Million
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of plastic waste enters our ocean every year

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Person on island under single tree.
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Birds eye view of whale in ocean.
Ocean side area showing exposed plant life in low tide.
Ocean side area showing exposed plant life in low tide.
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Surfer jumping out of boat into the ocean with surfboard.

Our Footprint

Our Footprint

Our Footprint

A deeper dive into the environmental impact of NetPlus®

What if the products you wore could help protect the wild places you love most? Not just by giving back to a cause, but through the actual materials in your hands? That’s the challenge we set out to solve with NetPlus: transforming one of the most destructive forms of ocean plastic pollution—discarded fishing nets—into high-quality recycled materials that can live again.

POST-CONSUMER

Not All Recycling Is Equal

Many companies get away with recycled content claims by using what’s known as post-industrial (or pre-consumer) materials—another way of saying factory scraps that never reached a consumer. We take a different approach. Our NetPlus material is made from 100% post-consumer fishing nets, meaning these nets were actually used at sea, reached the end of their useful life, and were then responsibly recovered and recycled.

RESPONSIBLE

It’s Not Just About Recycling—It’s About People

We partner directly with artisanal fishers and commercial-scale wild-caught fisheries to provide a responsible way to deal with end-of-life nets. Low-income fishers receive a direct payment for their nets, while commercial fishery nets are donated to help generate funding for local environmental non-profits. The result: a net positive for fishers, the environment, and surrounding communities. Learn more about our community impact projects.

Traceable

NetPlus Is Nothing But Net

We track our nets from source through recycling, and we know our supply chain, which is certified to the Global Recycled Standard (SCS Global Services, TE-00304789). Every step is independently audited to verify that NetPlus is exactly what we say it is—100% post-consumer recycled fishing net from wild-caught fishing. And that it’s made responsibly, meeting strict environmental and ethical standards.

Learn more about the Global Recycled Standard.

Certified

Furthering Our Impact Through Purpose-Driven Partnerships

1% for the Planet: Joining this movement was a priority for us right from the start. Building on our shared value business model rooted in social and environmental impact, we’ve been a proud member of 1% for the Planet since 2014. This certifies our commitment to contribute at least 1% of our annual revenue to environmental non-profit partners, as verified by 1% for the Planet.

B Corp: Our business practices are certified on environmental, social, and governance standards. We strive to be transparent and accountable for our impact, and adapt our practices to reflect evolving social and environmental issues—aligning with consumer demands and values. See our latest B Corp Impact Score.

Our Materials

Our Materials

Measuring Environmental Impact

NetPlus is made from discarded fishing nets, ready to live again. Whether you want to source nylon (for fabric), HDPE (for hat brims), or use NetPlus for any other purpose, we want to equip you with all the environmental impact information you need to make informed decisions and communicate your impact accurately. Click the material below to dive deeper into its impacts:

Mechanically Recycled NetPlus (Nylon 6 and HDPE)

Repolymerized Nylon 6, best suited for yarn and textile applications

Mechanically Recycled NetPlus (Nylon 6 and HDPE)

Reprocessed Nylon 6 or HDPE pellets, best suited for injection molding applications

Contact Us

Contact Us

If you need further supply chain documentation to support your communications or encourage your team to adopt NetPlus, please reach out to material@bureo.co.

FAQ

FAQ

FAQ

Is NetPlus better for the planet?

Why are discarded nets so bad?

How do fishermen benefit from NetPlus?

How does Bureo give back?

Is NetPlus better for the planet?

Why are discarded nets so bad?

How do fishermen benefit from NetPlus?

How does Bureo give back?

Is NetPlus better for the planet?

Why are discarded nets so bad?

How do fishermen benefit from NetPlus?

How does Bureo give back?

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We’re on a mission to end fishing net pollution through community empowerment.

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We’re on a mission to end fishing net pollution through community empowerment.

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We’re on a mission to end fishing net pollution through community empowerment.

Meet Our Team