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The Ghost Gear & Ocean Plastic Pollution Crisis Explained: Questions, Impacts & Real-World Solutions
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has become one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. From remote polar waters to tropical coral reefs, and from deep-sea trenches to our own seafood plates.
This blog unpacks the top nine questions people most commonly ask about ocean plastics, provides clear, science-based answers, and explores the solutions people are most curious about - including recycling, policy actions, consumer behaviour change and innovations

Tyrone Probert
Apr 98 min read


Eco Friendly Kitchen Products & Butter Knifes Made from Recycled Ocean Plastic: Turning Ghost Nets into Everyday Essentials
The rise of eco friendly kitchen products & our Eco Friendly Butter Knife Made from Recycled Ocean Plastic isn’t just a trend. It’s a response to a growing awareness that even the smallest items in our homes can have a lasting impact on the planet.

Tyrone Probert
Mar 197 min read


Eco-friendly Pen Knife Made in Sheffield from Recycled Ghost Nets
Ecofriendly Pen Knife Made in Sheffield from Recycled Ghost Nets found on UK beaches

Tyrone Probert
Feb 107 min read


Inspiring Ocean Conservation Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Products made from recycled ocean plastic and other ocean-positive news

Tyrone Probert
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Why Removing Ghost Nets from the Ocean Is Critical to Tackling Both Danger to Marine Life and the Microplastics Crisis
Why Removing Ghost Nets from the Ocean Is Critical to Tackling Both Danger to Marine Life and the Microplastics Crisis
carrielove1217
Aug 6, 20255 min read


Protecting UK Waters & Tackling Ocean Pollution: Ocean Conservation in Action with Ecotribo and Surfers Against Sewage
We're proud to stand alongside the incredible crew at Surfers Against Sewage as official affiliates as we continue our mission to clean our coasts through ocean concervation.
carrielove1217
May 28, 20257 min read


Ocean Plastics clean ups and Low Carbon living - interview
We continue our Salty Sea Blog with a catch up with friend of Ecotribo - Steve of Clean Ocean Sailing. Along with his partner Moni and a...

Tyrone Probert
Apr 23, 20259 min read


The Conservation Movement: How this Ocean Advocate is Making Waves
Inspirational leader in the Ocean conservation Community Bex Band tells us more about her journey.

Tyrone Probert
Mar 10, 20255 min read


Recycled ocean plastic park benches
Recycled ocean plastic park benches

Tyrone Probert
Jun 15, 20242 min read


How Recycled Plant Pots are Revolutionizing Sustainable Gardening in the Fight Against Ocean Plastic Pollution
Sustainable gardening. Quick, easy ways to grow positivity in your home and garden and help the planet.

Tyrone Probert
May 15, 20247 min read


Ocean Plastics vs. Ocean-Bound Plastics. Understanding the differences.
Plastic pollution has become a pressing global issue, particularly in our oceans. However, it is essential to differentiate between two...

Tyrone Probert
Jul 17, 20236 min read


Your essential guide to recycled ocean plastics
Your essential guide to recycling ocean plastics with an easy chart documenting the most common materials found on UK coasts.

Tyrone Probert
Mar 7, 20233 min read


High Seas Treaty gets UN approval
We are passionate about real and actionable solutions to ocean plastic , so we are incredibly excited to see this exciting new development. UN member states finally agreed on the first international treaty to protect the high seas—an ambitious plan to protect 30% of the high seas by 2030. According to the UN, 17 million metric tons of plastic entered the world's oceans, making up 85 per cent of marine litter. Also, Between 2009 and 2018, the world lost about 14 per cent of c

Tyrone Probert
Mar 6, 20231 min read


A solar lamp made from recycled ocean plastics
I have been playing around with various product design ideas over the years utilising recycled ocean plastics. I made a plant pot from...

Tyrone Probert
Oct 4, 20222 min read


How can a plant pot protect the sea & make people fall in love with it?
When we love something deeply, we will always protect it. This is the premise of Ecotribo and one of the reasons I started it. It started...

Tyrone Probert
Aug 5, 20223 min read


New Recycled Ocean Plastic Sculpture to raise awareness
‘Beach plastics suck’ – A new sculpture made from recycled ocean plastics, wood and bio-resin collected from my beach cleans. I’ve been...

Tyrone Probert
May 31, 20222 min read


The Marine Litter Strategy – 10 key findings
Ocean plastic is everywhere, and an urgent response is needed from the government and the marine industries. Marine Scotland is updating...

Tyrone Probert
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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