Legislation measures

A Deposit system (based on fees or discounts) as an additional incentive to collect gear separately is needed. Not only for farmers (e.g. to bring back old used aquaculture gear), but also for suppliers to bring back e.g. big bags. However, additional extensive administrative burden has to be avoided.

Regulations Regulations

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Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

North

Relevant stage:

Removal and recycling

Related Barriers:

  • There is a resistance to change attitudes or habits and a lack of awareness of the necessity to do so.

  • There is not enough structural support for environmental enhancement initiatives like beach clean-ups and recycling projects.

Related Good Practice:

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