Eco Geek – 07 July 2026

Plastic waste is a massive problem right across the planet, with used and discarded fishing lines, traps, and pots according to some estimates making up at least 10% of all the plastic waste in the ocean. Fishing nets of course have the added danger of entangling and trapping ocean wildlife. It’s therefore great to hear that researchers in Hawaii are working on turning old fishing nets into roads.

Here is a link to an article with a lot more detailed information: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260625014830.htm