# Fishing Gear Carpets NetWorks by Interface Aims to Reduce and Recycle Waste Found in Oceans By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/networks-by-interface References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681301/your-next-carpet-will-be-made-of-reef-killing-fishing-nets) & [interface](https://www.interface.com/) NetWorks by Interface, a carpet company founded by Ray Anderson, is a new initiative that aims to reduce the amount of [fishing gear waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-fisher), namely nets, found in oceans around the world. As the world’s largest designer and maker of [carpet tile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection), not to mention a company with a cause, NetWorks by Interface will provide people with a daily need while cleaning up the environment in the process. Collaborating with the Zoological Society of London, NetWorks by Interface recently launched its pilot program in Philippines’ Danajon Bank, a threatened coral reef. So far it has collected one ton of [disposed nets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore) and involved more than a thousand people in 15 local villages. By April, organizers hope to collect 20 tons of nets as well as establish a self-financing model to pay villages for net collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ocean Waste Reduction:** Companies can implement initiatives to reduce waste found in the ocean and make use of it to create new products. - **Sustainable Textiles:** Creating textiles previously considered waste products can be a sustainable way to create new products. - **Community Engagement Programs:** Companies can engage with local communities to both collect waste and provide education on environmental issues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Carpet Manufacturing:** Carpet manufacturers can use recycled and repurposed materials to reduce waste and create sustainable products. - **Fishing Industry:** The fishing industry can reduce its impact on the ocean by finding new uses for disposed nets and fishing gear. - **Environmental Conservation:** Environmental organizations can partner with companies and communities to create initiatives that clean up waste and protect sensitive ecosystems like coral reefs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Maritime Waste Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dantoys-blue-marine-toys.md) - [3D-Printed Upcycled Net Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kelp-chair.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flor-and-econyl.md) - [Carbon-Negative Area Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-negative-area-rug.md) - [Fish-Attracting Net Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selective-fishing-underwater-light.md) - [Upcycled Women's Fishing Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-me-fishing.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-breeze-collection.md)