On Monday 28 May, the European Commission adopted measures to facilitate the recovery and recycling of fishing gear containing plastic, as part of a package of measures aimed at reducing the impact that certain plastic products have on the environment (see related articles).
Abandoned, lost or disposed fishing gear represents around 27% of marine litter, i.e. the equivalent of over 11,000 tonnes per year. Fishing gear is designed to catch fish and will continue to do so even if lost...