The INdIGO project is holding its closing event on 22 March 2023 in Lorient. Funded since the end of 2019 by the Interreg France (Channel) England programme, INdIGO has led to various actions aimed at reducing marine plastic pollution from
Good Practice Guide
INdIGO Project launches Good Practice Guide on collection and recycling of discarded fishing waste The INdIGO European project is working to reduce plastic from the fishing industry which might end up in the sea. The project has recently launched its
What is biodegradable fishing gear in the marine environment ?
What is biodegradable fishing gear in the marine environment ? Discover the new animated video presenting the INdIGO project. The INdIGO project has two main objectives: to develop the first fishing gear with a controlled lifespan that is biodegradable in
A video on INdIGO for World Oceans Day
A video on INdIGO for World Oceans Day On 8 June, on the occasion of World Oceans Day, the ENTR media broadcast a video on the INdIGO project on its Youtube channel. Watch the explanations of Morgan Deroiné, scientific coordinator
INdIGO survey: The majority of fishermen are ready to use biodegradable fishing gear
INdIGO survey: The majority of fishermen are ready to use biodegradable fishing gear More than 200 French and English fishermen took part in the survey conducted as part of the INdIGO project between December 2020 and August 2021. The analysis
European legislation on used fishing gear
European legislation on used fishing gear In the European Union, the issue of fishing gear is addressed at the political level in the framework of the European Green Deal, a roadmap for a sustainable European economy. It has a “zero
2nd workshop
Online workshop “The circular economy for fishing gear: challenges and opportunities” on 26 may 2021 The INdIGO project is organising an online workshop with the theme; ” A circular economy for fishing gear : challenges and opportunities“. INFORMATIONS Workshop schedule
1st INdIGO newsletter
1st INdIGO newsletter INdIGO partners present the 1st newsletter of the project. In the headlines: the launch of the fishermen survey ! To find out all about the latest news of the project, download the newsletter in PDF below. Download
Fishermen Survey
Fishermen survey Fishermen are invited to participate in the INdIGO survey which is looking to develop more environmentally friendly fishing gear which best meets their needs and expectations. The survey has two sections : Section 1 : Technical questionnaire This
1st INdIGO workshop – 18.11.2020
1st INdIGO workshop – 18.11.2020 SMEL is organising a workshop for stakeholders in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors on 18.11.2020. The aim is to provide an update of the progress of the INdIGO project and to present other projects working