Used neoprene diving suits recycling project
Because we want an always blue sea, the Association of Costa Brava Sub Immersion Centers begins a campaign to collect and recycle used neoprene. This material, made from petroleum derivatives, usually ends up in selective textile collection, without being recycled.
Our association has a strong commitment to sustainability and the protection of the marine environment, which is why we have been carrying out actions for several years under the generic name ecodiving/ecoguiaje.
In this framework, and knowing that the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) states that textiles are the most polluting industry worldwide after oil, this year we have focused on neoprene, a still basic material. in the manufacture of diving suits, but which also has a significant environmental footprint and is difficult to recycle.
For this reason, we started a neoprene collection and recycling campaign, which can be deposited at any of the associated centers, in the special containers installed during the month of August.
All neoprene will be collected and recycled by a specialized company.
This project is co-financed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEMPA), with the support of the Generalitat of Catalonia and the European Union within the framework of the GALP Costa Brava.
COLLECTION RESULTS
FAQ'S
WHERE CAN I DROP US US NEOPRENE?
In any of the dive centers of the Costa Brava Sub Association: https://www.submarinismocostabrava.com/en/diving-centers.
IF I HAVE A LARGE QUANTITY, HOW CAN I DO IT?
Contact us directly at info@subcostabrava.com.
CAN I LEAVE ANY OTHER TYPE OF MATERIAL OTHER THAN NEOPRENE?
No.
HOW DO YOU GUARANTEE THAT THE MATERIAL COLLECTED WILL BE TREATED PROPERLY?
Through the contract with the specialized company Terracycle, which will issue the corresponding certificates.
IS THERE ANY COST?
Not for the user, as it is a subsidized project. However, you should know that recycling a neoprene has a cost.
DOES THE CAMPAIGN END IN SEPTEMBER?
This edition ends in September, but we hope to start the next one as soon as possible. If you have a wetsuit and can't wear it, keep it until the next call.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFO?
THE NEOPRENE: Guide to responsible and sustainable use
