In the summer field season, Numami Organics supported an environmental cleanup initiative.
The mission focused on removing ghost fishing gear—abandoned or lost nets that continue trapping fish and wildlife for years. These underwater hazards are a growing ecological issue in many lakes and seas worldwide.
The cleanup operation combined modern sonar technology, diving operations, and surface recovery work, demonstrating how private companies can contribute to practical environmental solutions.
The Environmental Challenge
Ghost nets are difficult to detect because they often sink, become partially buried in sediment, or get tangled in underwater structures.
These nets can:
- continue trapping fish indefinitely
- damage underwater habitats
- release microplastics as they degrade
- pose risks for divers and boaters
To locate the gear, the team used side-scan sonar, allowing them to scan the lakebed and identify suspicious objects before divers entered the water.
Numami Organics’ Sustainability Philosophy
For Numami Organics, supporting the cleanup mission aligned directly with the company’s broader environmental philosophy.
The brand focuses on low-impact food production and responsible sourcing, and sustainability considerations extend across its entire product lifecycle.
Key environmental commitments include:
Biodegradable Packaging
Numami products are packaged using biodegradable materials to reduce long-term plastic waste.
Natural Pigment Printing
Even the colors used on packaging are derived from biodegradable inks to minimize environmental contamination during decomposition.
Solar-Powered Production
Part of the brand’s manufacturing process uses solar energy to reduce the carbon footprint associated with food production.
Organic Raw Ingredients
The company focuses on organically grown ingredients sourced from carefully selected producers.
These measures reflect the company’s goal of building a modern nutrition brand that respects natural ecosystems rather than exploiting them.
Field Operations
During the cleanup mission, the team followed a structured process:
- Sonar scanning of the lakebed to identify potential debris fields
- Verification dives to confirm ghost nets and other fishing gear
- Manual recovery of nets and lines from the lakebed
- Proper disposal and recycling where possible
The recovered nets ranged from small fragments to large sections of entangled fishing gear that had likely remained underwater for years.
Interview
Why did Numami Organics support this mission?
Numami Organics team
“Environmental responsibility is not just something we write on packaging. It has to translate into real actions. Many sustainability discussions focus only on production, but ecosystems also need active restoration. Supporting the cleanup of ghost gear felt like a natural extension of our philosophy.”
What surprised you most about the cleanup work?
“The invisibility of the problem. From the surface, the lake looks pristine. But sonar images reveal that abandoned fishing gear can remain hidden on the lakebed for decades.”
How does this connect to the brand’s long-term vision?
“We believe future food systems must operate in balance with nature. Our approach combines organic ingredients, responsible packaging, renewable energy, and support for environmental initiatives that protect natural ecosystems.”
Why Private Sector Participation Matters
Environmental restoration efforts often rely on limited public funding.
When companies participate in projects like this, it helps:
- accelerate environmental recovery
- raise public awareness
- demonstrate practical sustainability leadership
Partnerships between environmental organizations, researchers, and responsible companies create the strongest impact.
Looking Ahead
For Numami Organics, the Corsica initiative represents only the beginning.
The company plans to continue supporting projects that combine scientific research, technology, and practical environmental restoration, particularly in aquatic ecosystems.
As awareness grows about the global problem of ghost gear and underwater debris, initiatives like this demonstrate that businesses can play an active role in protecting the environments that sustain us.
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