EU unveils plans to pay fishermen to catch plastic

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Fishermen could soon be paid for catching plastic for recycling. Photo: ecofriendlymag.com

Fishermen will be paid to catch plastic, rather than fish, under bold new plans from the EU’s fisheries chief, aimed at providing fleets with an alternative source of income to reduce pressure on dwindling fish stocks.

Read the full story on the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/may/04/eu-fishermen-catch-plastic

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