OrCA Oceans Renewed
Develops mobile recycling units that convert discarded marine fishing nets into PA6 filament for 3D printing, decentralizing feedstock supply chains and reducing carbon footprint.
- CEO / Founder
- Ian Falconer
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $220K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
OrCA in a Container mobile recycling unit; PA6 filament from recycled fishing nets
Technological Advantage
Proprietary chemical recycling process for nylon fishing nets achieves 95% material recovery rate (verified by third-party testing); mobile unit reduces supply chain costs by enabling local filament production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces environmental impact by turning ocean plastic waste into high-quality 3D printing filament, lowering material costs by up to 30% compared to virgin PA6 while enabling localized production.
How They Differentiate
Mobile containerized system enables on-site recycling vs competitors' centralized facilities; focuses specifically on marine nylon waste vs broader plastic streams; achieves 30% lower carbon footprint per kg of filament than industry average.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial 3D printing users, marine waste management organizations, sustainable manufacturing companies
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Marine Conservation; Recycling; Sustainable Manufacturing
Competitors
Fishy Filaments; Reflow; 3D-Fuel
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Launch of OrCA in a Container mobile recycling unit; Transition from Fishy Filaments to OrCA Oceans Renewed brand