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The ocean is choking on plastic, with over half of all marine waste originating from discarded fishing nets. Most of these nets are burned or buried, with some finding their way back into the ocean, threatening marine life and coastal communities. 0rCA®’s innovative recycling system turns this waste into opportunity, transforming old fishing nets into high quality, reusable nylon—directly in harbours, using only water and power. This creates local value and global impact.
Our revenue model combines equipment licensing to coastal communities with the sale of upgraded recycled nylon to industrial partners in high value sectors like 3D printing and manufacturing. This dual approach has already won industry awards and attracted early customers such as Fillamentum and Signify/Philips Lighting, who value the quality and sustainability of our recycled materials. We have also secured repeat investments from supportive angels, along with grants and a government backed loan.
Backed by patents in the UK and pending in the EU, our technology is uniquely positioned in a growing market. We believe the global value of recycled nylon is over £300 million today, with upgraded materials worth over £1.5 billion. This is a critical moment as legislation tightens and demand for circular materials accelerates. With this crowdfunding raise, we will launch a new powder product for industrial 3D printing, grow our team, and expand sales channels to bring 0rCA®’s clean recycling solution to new communities worldwide.
The decision to rebrand from Fishy Filaments to 0rCA® was a strategic one, driven by the need for a brand that could seamlessly navigate both B2B and B2C spaces. 0rCA® better reflects our expanded vision and focus, enabling us to streamline our messaging and ensure our brand resonates clearly across diverse audiences and industries.