Yes! You Can Recycle Fishing Gear (and here's how to do it!) with Nicole Baker of Net Your Problem

Nicole Baker is a marine biologist and founder of Net Your Problem, an organization helping commercial fishing communities recycle their old gear and reduce plastic, without sacrificing their livelihoods. 

In this episode, Nicole explains firsthand how discarded gear gets sent to landfills and how she decided to do something about it.

From the logistics of collecting old gear to the powerful partnerships she’s building with fishermen and POCFs, Nicole offers real-world insight into how sustainability can support—not threaten—our working waterfronts. 

Whether you're a commercial fisherman, a Partner of a Commercial Fisherman, or just someone who loves the ocean, this episode is full of inspiration, practical action, and hope for the future of fishing. 

Let’s Dive In!

Resources & Links:

• 🌐 Net Your Problem Website
• IG and FB: @netyourproblem
• LinkedIn: @netyourproblem
• YouTube: @netyourproblem 
• 📰 On the POCF Blog: Recycling Nets & Fishing Gear? How The F Do They Do it?!
  • https://meganwaldrep.com/recycle-nets-gear/

 

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