{"id":5845,"date":"2025-11-18T10:27:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T09:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/reussites\/fill-a-biodegradable-mussel-farming-net-for-more-sustainable-aquaculture-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T13:31:42","slug":"fill-a-biodegradable-mussel-farming-net-for-more-sustainable-aquaculture-2","status":"publish","type":"reussite","link":"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/en\/success-stories\/fill-a-biodegradable-mussel-farming-net-for-more-sustainable-aquaculture-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FILL: A Biodegradable Mussel Farming Net for More Sustainable Aquaculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview \u2014 sustainable innovation in mussel farming<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>FILL project (innovative net for mussel culture)<\/strong>\u00a0represents a significant breakthrough for sustainable mussel farming. In response to environmental challenges linked to traditional plastic nets, project partners are developing a new generation of\u00a0<strong>biodegradable, high-performance nets<\/strong>\u00a0designed for real-world aquaculture use. This innovation provides the mussel farming industry with a\u00a0<strong>practical solution to reduce environmental impact<\/strong>\u00a0and limit the release of microplastics into marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5165 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ubside_installation-filets-mytilicoles-biodegradables-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"installation de filets mytilicoles innovants et biod\u00e9gradables\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ubside_installation-filets-mytilicoles-biodegradables-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ubside_installation-filets-mytilicoles-biodegradables-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ubside_installation-filets-mytilicoles-biodegradables-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ubside_installation-filets-mytilicoles-biodegradables-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ubside_installation-filets-mytilicoles-biodegradables-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>An innovation for responsible aquaculture<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Cutting-edge biodegradable materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>FILL focuses on the creation of\u00a0<strong>advanced polymer formulations<\/strong>\u00a0that deliver:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Robust mechanical strength to support mussel growth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlled biodegradation<\/strong>\u00a0suited to marine conditions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrial-scale production potential<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These materials are developed in collaboration with specialists in biodegradable biopolymers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Prototype development &amp; real-world testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Prototypes of the biodegradable nets are manufactured as technical multifilaments and tested in multiple environments, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On mussel stakes in Normandy<\/li>\n<li>In continuous seawater immersion in Lorient<\/li>\n<li>At Ubside\u2019s test facilities in Ploemeur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These trials assess durability, mechanical performance,\u00a0<strong>biodegradability<\/strong>, and environmental safety.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Field feedback &amp; continuous improvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Feedback from participating mussel farmers is integral to refining the net design and optimizing its performance for professional use. This iterative field-informed approach ensures the product meets industry standards.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>UBSIDE\u2019s role in driving sustainable innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As a key contributor to the FILL project,\u00a0<strong>UBSIDE brings expertise in biodegradable materials and marine environmental solutions<\/strong>. Drawing on experience from the European INDIGO project focused on marine biodegradable devices, UBSIDE leads material characterization, biodegradation monitoring, performance validation in marine conditions, and provides technical support to industry partners.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A collaborative project with strong support<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>FILL unites a diverse consortium of innovators and industry stakeholders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compositic.fr\/r%C3%A9alisations\/fill\/\">ComposiTIC<\/a> \u2014 Project leader<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smel.fr\/\">SMEL \u2013 Synergie Mer et Littoral<\/a> \u2014 Project coordinator<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filt1860.fr\/fr\/\">Filt 1860<\/a> \u2014 Technical net specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/\">NaturePlast<\/a> \u2014 Biopolymer expert<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceti.com\/\">CETI<\/a> \u2014 Textile innovation centre<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3263\"><a href=\"https:\/\/huitres-normandie.com\/\"><strong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3232\">Comit\u00e9 R\u00e9gional de Conchyliculture Normandie \u2013 Hauts-de-France<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Regional Shellfish Farming Committee of Normandy \u2013 Hauts-de-France<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The project is co-financed by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bretagne.bzh\/\"><strong>Brittany Region<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.normandie.fr\/soutien-aux-entreprises-de-peche-cofinance-par-le-feampa\"><strong>European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (FEAMPA)<\/strong><\/a>, supporting the shift toward environmentally responsible aquaculture.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FILL: A milestone for the mussel farming sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to FILL, mussel farmers now have access to a solution that combines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technical reliability<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced environmental footprint<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovative biodegradable materials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fast industry adoption<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FILL is emerging as a\u00a0benchmark for aquaculture businesses seeking to reduce plastic use while maintaining quality and reliability in their equipment.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Grow sustainably with UBSIDE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re working in mussel farming, aquaculture, marine environmental management, or technical materials,\u00a0<strong>UBSIDE can support your transition to sustainable innovation<\/strong>. Contact us to co-develop biodegradable or eco-designed materials tailored to your industrial needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5166,"template":"","domaine":[116],"class_list":["post-5845","reussite","type-reussite","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","domaine-sustainable-polymer-materials"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>FILL: A Biodegradable Mussel Farming Net for More Sustainable Aquaculture - Ubside<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/en\/success-stories\/fill-a-biodegradable-mussel-farming-net-for-more-sustainable-aquaculture-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FILL: A Biodegradable Mussel Farming Net for More Sustainable Aquaculture - Ubside\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Overview \u2014 sustainable innovation in mussel farming The\u00a0FILL project (innovative net for mussel culture)\u00a0represents a significant breakthrough for sustainable mussel farming. 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