Dive summary:

• Commercial carpet manufacturer Interface now puts out a line of carpet tiles made from nylon that has been recycled from abandoned fishing nets gathered by villagers in a Philippine area rich in fish and poor in money.
• One group that could benefit from the recycled tiles is owners and contractors looking for LEED credits for their projects.
• The Net Effect carpeting collection benefits participating villagers in the Danajon Bank region and helps rid the area of abandoned nets that harm wildlife and the barrier reefs in the area.

From the article:

The recovered nets, which are made from the same material used to make carpet yarn, can exist for centuries, taking a toll on both the environment and marine life. ...