From the Pacific Ocean to Nebraska: One Omaha company recycles the world's derelict fishing gear

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First Star Recycling partnered with Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s Center for Marine Debris Research to pilot a groundbreaking effort: turning hard-to-recycle fishing nets collected from the Pacific Ocean into plastic lumber at its Omaha facility. The marine debris travels nearly 4,000 miles to be processed into boards and building materials—demonstrating a global-scale circular economy transformation initiated in Nebraska. Read the full article published by the Nebraska Public News Media on July 8, 2025.

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