Traceable Marine Plastic
BY WATERHAUL
The ocean’s most harmful plastic waste transformed into a resource.
Recovered and recycled in the UK, traceable from port to pellet and embedded with impact.
For creating products for change.
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Traceable Impact
We track the recovery and source location of every KG of fishing gear recovered into our recycling stream, tracing this throughout the process; from port, to pellet, to product.
Performance
Proven performance across a broad range of manufacturing applications, driven by exceptional polymer purity delivered through a patented filtration process.
Circular
We support partner brands to enable circularity across multiple lifecycles and implement takeback schemes and closed loop end-of-life recycling.
Made in UK
All of our marine plastic is recovered and reprocessed entirely within in the UK from end-of-life fishing gear and recovered ghost gear through a innovative, energy efficient process.
Our polymers:
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a lightweight, durable polymer, commonly used in fishing gear in forms such as ropes, bait bags and mooring lines. In its recycled form, it's a versatile plastic suited to use in a very broad range of consumer goods through injection moulding.
High Density Polyethylene
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a tough, versatile material often found in trawl fishing nets, marine ropes and containers. Its exceptional impact, chemical resistance and durability make this recycled marine plastic ideal for a broad range of applications including extrusion, blow moulding, rotomoulding and injection moulding.
Nylon (In development)
Nylon (Polyamide-6) is an engineering plastic valued for its high tensile strength and flexibility, commonly used in monofilament fishing nets and lines. Its excellent abrasion resistance and durability make recycled nylon a perfect fit for precision parts designed to endure heavy wear or impact.
POLYMERS WITH A POSITIVE IMPACT
Waterhaul is dedicated to tackling the problem of ghost gear – lost, abandoned, or discarded fishing gear; the most directly harmful form of marine plastic pollution. By transforming this plastic into high-performance polymers, we create value from what was once waste. This process incentivises fishers, harbours, and coastal communities to actively engage and join us in both recovering ghost gear and preventing its future accumulation, contributing to a cleaner, healthier ocean.
TRACEABILITY THROUGHOUT ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN
Our rigorous traceability standards mean that we can account for every kilogram of material received at our facility. From pick-up, to pellet, to product, our digital traceability system enables tracking throughout the entire recycling process. Our materials are processed in isolation which means that the pellets we create are made from the exact marine plastics that we feed into the system.
With every purchase of Traceable Marine Plastics from Waterhaul, you’ll receive a complete proportional breakdown of exactly where your materials were recovered from.
PROVEN PROCESS AND CREDENTIALS
Our entire recycling process takes place within the UK, minimising the carbon footprint of our operations and ensuring full traceability. All of our input materials have been sourced from UK harbours and coastline; with the Waterhaul team recovering ghost gear reported in Cornwall and the South West and efficiently recovering end-of-life fishing gear direct from harbours and intercept materials before entering landfill.
We provide clear, documented evidence of our recovery efforts, showcasing the journey from marine waste to performance material. Each batch is carefully processed, with images of our recoveries and clean-up missions available to demonstrate the direct impact of our operations.
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Applications
Our traceable plastic pellets have been utilised by a wide range of industries to create sustainable, high-quality products. Available in volumes from 10KG up to full container loads. Our pellets provide a reliable and sustainable alternative that meets the diverse needs of manufacturers. By integrating our pellets into their production processes, companies across the globe are reducing their environmental impact while maintaining the integrity and performance of their products.
BATCH TRACEABILITY
Every batch of Traceable Marine Plastic is provided with detailed datasets on the recovery, sourcing and processing of the marine plastic. View an example of our latest batch via our digital traceability viewer below:
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FAQS
AS USED BY:
Working with Waterhaul's ocean plastic has added another exciting sustainable option for us at Great Central Plastics. It performs exceptionally well in our injection moulding process; the material's flow rate is comparable to virgin-grade plastics, allowing for smooth, consistent moulding, and the pellet quality is remarkably uniform throughout. Not only does it meet our high manufacturing standards, but it's also a sustainable choice that aligns with our environmental goals. Waterhaul's materials offer both performance and purpose, and we’re excited to work with them on future projects.
Kiron Phillips
Great Central Plastics
As an injection moulding company Casting Support Systems welcomes using reprocessed plastic materials where ever possible. The material supplied to us from Waterhaul to manufacture the Bag Hoop product has always been to a good standard, free of contaminates and is generally a very stable material which is fit for the purpose of the product. Processing wise its very similar to processing a virgin material, the compromise being you have lower impact and chemical resistances but a lot of products do not need the higher specifications of a virgin material.
Mike Eveleigh
Casting Support Systems Ltd.
Although this material is of a reprocessed nature, from a plastic injection moulding point of view it holds many of the characteristics of a virgin grade material in terms of flow rate and is always consistent throughout.
Kevin Webb
Travin Products
CONTACT US
Interested in sourcing ocean plastic for use in your products or project, or joining us as a marine plastic waste collection partner? Drop us a message and a member of the Waterhaul team will get straight back to you to.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TRACEABLE MARINE PLASTIC
Fishing Net Recycling in the UK: Turning Ocean Waste into Opportunity
At Waterhaul, we're passionate about addressing one of the ocean's most pressing challenges: the proliferation of ghost gear. Ghost gear often comes from abandoned or damaged fishing gear that continues its deadly purpose. We also view end of life fishing gear as a key consideration, as there are limited recycling solutions. Recycling end of life fishing gear before it becomes “ghost gear” in the traditional sense of the word, is another one of our fundamental focuses. Join us as we explore the world of fishing net recycling in the UK, a journey that transforms environmental threats into innovative solutions.
The Difference Between Marine Plastic and 'Oceanbound' Plastic
We’re focussed on giving ocean plastic a second chance. We take plastic that’s been wreaking havoc on our seas—like abandoned fishing nets—and transform it into traceable, high-quality plastic pellets. This isn't just good for the environment; it's also great for businesses looking to source ethically and transparently. In this article, we’re diving into the actual differences between marine plastic and oceanbound plastic, and why we believe Waterhaul’s Traceable Marine plastic is the absolute best choice for businesses that want to make a real impact. What’s the Difference Between Marine Plastic and Oceanbound Plastic?
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