Recycled Reef is set to develop innovative modular systems, using recycled plastic waste to create artificial reefs. These systems not only help restore marine ecosystems but also serve as a tool for algae farming, a practice with immense benefits for carbon sequestration and, consequently, for mitigating climate change.
The project's objectives are ambitious and comprehensive:
- Collect and recycle plastics from the sea, thereby reducing pollution and promoting ocean cleanup.
- Develop an eco-composite material from the collected plastic waste, applying EcoDesign concepts to maximize effectiveness and sustainability.
- Create modular equipment for algae farming, which will be crucial for carbon sequestration through natural algae growth processes.
- Contribute to blue growth, offering adaptable solutions to various areas of the blue economy and promoting marine biodiversity.
Additionally, the project opens doors to new economic opportunities by making it possible to generate blue carbon credits, with equipment that can be implemented in existing offshore structures. Thus, Recycled Reef not only addresses urgent environmental issues but also demonstrates the potential to drive sustainable advancement on multiple fronts.
The Recycled Reef Project is an initiative funded by the EEA Grants, with national operationalization by the Direção-Geral de Política do Mar, led by Givaware, in partnership with Tecminho, BeyondComposite, Ciimar, and Resource International.
