Our Impact
At Gravity Wave, we work to generate a positive impact on the Mediterranean Sea, transforming its reality with concrete actions against plastic pollution.
of plastic recovered from the sea and harbours
*64.8% of the materials we recover come from harbours, while 35.2% come from the sea.
of plastic repurposed into materials and products
The plastic we’ve repurposed so far has been transformed into projects with real impact.
The Value Chain
At Gravity Wave, we transform marine plastic into sustainable solutions through a three-step value chain:
- 1 – We collect plastics and nets
- in collaboration with traditional fishermen.
- 2 – We recycle them to create high-quality raw materials.
- 3 – We transform them into innovative products that generate positive impact.
Impact Report
The 2024 Impact Report reflects a year of commitment to a cleaner planet. Discover the amount of plastic recovered, the environmental impact achieved alongside our partner companies, and the inspiring stories that motivate us to continue working for a better world.
Collaboration
Network
in the Mediterranean
We operate throughout the Mediterranean Sea, working with traditional fishermen and ports to tackle plastic pollution.
7,000 traditional fishermen
Click here101 collection points in Europe
Click herePresence in 3 Countries: Portugal, Egypt, and Spain
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End-to-end traceability, kilo by kilo, with Jörð.tech
Every collection is recorded with its harbour and coordinates, date and time, verified weight, operator and photograph. Our system, developed with Jörð.tech, follows the material from the point of collection to its arrival at the processing facility, creating a clear chain of custody and evidence ready for reports or audits.
- Recorded at source
- Chain of custody
- Demonstrable impact
Sustainability is our core mission
We exist to clean the sea of plastic, give it a second life, and create a real impact in the Mediterranean Sea. Sustainability is in our DNA. We care for the environment, use resources responsibly, and always put the planet and people at the center of everything we do.
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Ethics and Transparency in Everything We Do
For us, sustainability and transparency are the foundation of everything. We ensure that our actions are genuine, measurable, and backed by verified data through our material intelligence system. This allows our actions to speak for themselves, leaving no room for greenwashing.
How Do We Work with Our Partners?
We collaborate on impactful and traceable projects that align with Directive (EU) 2024/825.
Certificados con la ISO 14001
Current challenges in recycling and revaluation
One of the biggest challenges we face today is that a significant percentage of the materials collected during sea cleanup operations cannot be recycled or transformed into useful products for a circular economy. Why? Due to high recycling costs and an industry still unprepared to handle these types of waste.
If you are a waste manager or recycler with solutions for recycling different materials, reach out to us. Together, we can find ways to tackle this challenge.
