Skin-Fish, Blu Marine Service's project for recycling fish production waste

SKIN FISH BLUE MARINE SERVICE –

Nowadays, the environment we live in is subjected to ever greater strain: the massive exploitation of its resources is radically transforming it. For this reason, the protection and intelligent use and recycling of resources could be a solution to the inevitable changes. And this is the goal of "Blue Marine Service".

BLUE MARINE SERVICE –

"Blu Marine Service” operates in the field of management, valorization and protection of tourist, environmental and marine resources and identifies the environment as a dynamic system to be protected and enhanced in its entirety: physical, natural, anthropogenic and touristicIts activities are primarily focused on protecting the marine environment, coastal areas, and promoting tourism. Protecting the coast and the marine environment in general, its traditions, and its culture are the objectives that Blu Marine Service pursues and develops through the implementation of specific projects and activities. It promotes the eco-sustainability of marine resources through the implementation of eco-friendly projects.

The company is also active in applied research and pre-competitive development, within national and international projects and partnerships. The Blu Marine Service team is made up of biologists, engineers, expert consultants, and specialized technicians who, with professionalism and expertise, collaborate through a multidisciplinary approach to the realization of each project.

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THE SKIN FISH PROJECT –

The Skin Fish Project is a project funded by the Ministry of Agricultural and Forestry Policies as part of the "Initiatives to support fishing activities" (Ministerial Decree of 02/10/14). The aim of the project is to: to experiment and evaluate the use of waste from many fish productions, fish skin. In particular, The project identified the fish skins present on the Italian market that could have an application in alternative sectors such as clothing, footwear, objects, accessories and design in general.Experiences in some Northern European countries demonstrate that fish is not only a valuable food source, but can also provide the raw material for creating durable products, such as leather. The project has identified the main fish species most suitable for this use, defining the technical and organizational requirements for obtaining fish leather suitable for suitable tanning. An integral part of the Skin Fish project is identifying and encouraging various artisanal businesses to create original prototypes for potential commercial exploitation. The project's main objectives are:

• Identification of the most suitable fish species
• Definition of organizational and technical methods for the collection of waste/raw material (fish skin) and their storage
• Samples of tanned fish skin
• Creation of prototypes of various types and shapes
• Search for companies potentially interested in commercial scale processing
• Identifying the most suitable types of products for which fish skin can be used
• Information/disclosure to sector stakeholders of the results obtained and any opportunities found

ACCESSORIES WITH FISH WASTE –

The results obtained are perfectly in line with the objectives set by the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

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ACCESSORIES WITH FISH PRODUCTION WASTE –

The project's results certainly define a new diversification opportunity for the fishing industry, generating additional revenue by using what is currently an unused waste by-product and transforming it into a raw material with unique characteristics. The results obtained have allowed us to identify a new business area both in the fishing sector and in the food and beverage sector.handicraft and in the manufacturing sector, offering the opportunity to create new businesses and jobs. The increased awareness of what can be achieved with appropriately treated fish skin and the many applications it has created outline an interesting diversification opportunity. Following the project's conclusion, numerous manufacturing companies expressed genuine interest in developing business ideas around the new material, diversifying their product offerings on the market. A line of small costume jewelry made from Adriatic fish skin was launched.

The project is competing for the 2016 edition of the Non Sprecare Award. To learn more about the competition and participate, go to here!

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