Responsibility measures

A deposit system can work very effectively for larger items, whereas small items that are lost very frequently (because these are light, cheap and their retrieval is considered to be a waste of time) should be replaced by alternatives and, in case this is not possible, their use should be closely linked to awareness-raising and training of the e.g. staff responsible for installation.

Producer responisbility Producer responisbility

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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 technical training for staff of aquaculture farms related to the life cycle and durability of aquaculture equipment. More knowledge would improve effective material replacement before e.g. plastic degradation creates microplactic contamination.

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

Related Good Practice:

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