A Net Plus
Synopsis
Barea aims to keep over 70,000 pounds of discarded fishing nets out of landfills and oceans by transforming them into products like hats and surf fins.
Synopsis
Ben stands on the coast of Chile, where he and two friends founded Barea to tackle the problem of discarded fishing nets. These nets, made from plastic, can last for hundreds of years in the ocean, harming marine life. Barea collects these nets and transforms them into products like skateboard sunglasses and surf fins. Partnering with Patagonia, they aim to replace virgin plastic in hats with their recycled fishnet material, keeping over 70,000 pounds of waste out of landfills and oceans.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how Barea transforms fishing nets into hats.
- See the impact of plastic fishing nets on marine life.
- Meet Ben and his friends tackling ocean pollution.
Did You Know
- Fishing nets made from plastic can last hundreds of years in the ocean.
- Barea aims to keep over 70,000 pounds of waste out of landfills this year.
- Patagonia is partnering with Barea to create hats from recycled fishing nets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What company did Ben and his friends start in Chile?
Ben and his friends started a company called Barea.
What material is used to create the hats mentioned in the documentary?
The hats are made from 100% recycled fishnet material called net plus.
How much harmful waste is being kept out of landfills and oceans this year?
They are helping keep over 70,000 pounds of harmful waste out of landfills and oceans this year.
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