The team behind the facility has said that the microfibre filter hub, microplastics recycle lab and return and recycle centre could save us to 86 tonnes of microfibre annually from polluting the ocean.
This project has been made possible with the support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The venture will see laundry microfibres, captured in Cleaner Seas Group’s filters, converted into recycled materials for use in a range of industries, creating sustainable alternatives to raw materials used in manufacturing.
‘Just the beginning’
Dave Miller, CEO, Cleaner Seas Group, said: “Let’s be honest – microplastic pollution is a global crisis hiding in plain sight. It’s in our oceans, our food, our brains and our bloodstreams. We’re told it’s too complex to fix, too late to act – but we’re proving that’s not true. This new facility isn’t just about filtration or recycling – it’s about completely shifting the way we deal with waste and sustainable materials.
“We’ve built a system that stops microplastics before they enter our waterways and transforms them into materials with real value. That’s a genuine circular economy in action – not theory, not greenwash, but something tangible, scalable and right here in Cornwall.
“It shows you don’t have to choose between protecting the planet and building a commercially viable business. You can do both. And in a world crying out for climate action and practical solutions, we’re proud to be offering one. This is just the beginning.”
This project has been made possible with the support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, awarded through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.
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