{"id":670,"date":"2026-02-24T13:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/?page_id=670"},"modified":"2026-02-24T20:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T01:06:33","slug":"the-ghost-comb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/the-ghost-comb\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ghost Comb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-0dee95a4 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M549.8 237.5c-31.23-5.719-46.84-20.06-47.13-20.31C490.4 205 470.3 205.1 457.7 216.8c-1 .9375-25.14 23-73.73 23s-72.73-22.06-73.38-22.62C298.4 204.9 278.3 205.1 265.7 216.8c-1 .9375-25.14 23-73.73 23S119.3 217.8 118.6 217.2C106.4 204.9 86.35 205 73.74 216.9C73.09 217.4 57.48 231.8 26.24 237.5c-17.38 3.188-28.89 19.84-25.72 37.22c3.188 17.38 19.78 29.09 37.25 25.72C63.1 295.8 82.49 287.1 95.96 279.2c19.5 11.53 51.47 24.68 96.04 24.68c44.55 0 76.49-13.12 96-24.65c19.52 11.53 51.45 24.59 96 24.59c44.58 0 76.55-13.09 96.05-24.62c13.47 7.938 32.86 16.62 58.19 21.25c17.56 3.375 34.06-8.344 37.25-25.72C578.7 257.4 567.2 240.7 549.8 237.5zM549.8 381.7c-31.23-5.719-46.84-20.06-47.13-20.31c-12.22-12.19-32.31-12.12-44.91-.375C456.7 361.9 432.6 384 384 384s-72.73-22.06-73.38-22.62c-12.22-12.25-32.3-12.12-44.89-.375C264.7 361.9 240.6 384 192 384s-72.73-22.06-73.38-22.62c-12.22-12.25-32.28-12.16-44.89-.3438c-.6562 .5938-16.27 14.94-47.5 20.66c-17.38 3.188-28.89 19.84-25.72 37.22C3.713 436.3 20.31 448 37.78 444.6C63.1 440 82.49 431.3 95.96 423.4c19.5 11.53 51.51 24.62 96.08 24.62c44.55 0 76.45-13.06 95.96-24.59C307.5 434.9 339.5 448 384.1 448c44.58 0 76.5-13.09 95.1-24.62c13.47 7.938 32.86 16.62 58.19 21.25C555.8 448 572.3 436.3 575.5 418.9C578.7 401.5 567.2 384.9 549.8 381.7zM37.78 156.4c25.33-4.625 44.72-13.31 58.19-21.25c19.5 11.53 51.47 24.68 96.04 24.68c44.55 0 76.49-13.12 96-24.65c19.52 11.53 51.45 24.59 96 24.59c44.58 0 76.55-13.09 96.05-24.62c13.47 7.938 32.86 16.62 58.19 21.25c17.56 3.375 34.06-8.344 37.25-25.72c3.172-17.38-8.344-34.03-25.72-37.22c-31.23-5.719-46.84-20.06-47.13-20.31c-12.22-12.19-32.31-12.12-44.91-.375c-1 .9375-25.14 23-73.73 23s-72.73-22.06-73.38-22.62c-12.22-12.25-32.3-12.12-44.89-.375c-1 .9375-25.14 23-73.73 23S119.3 73.76 118.6 73.2C106.4 60.95 86.35 61.04 73.74 72.85C73.09 73.45 57.48 87.79 26.24 93.51c-17.38 3.188-28.89 19.84-25.72 37.22C3.713 148.1 20.31 159.8 37.78 156.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Project Overview<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">As part of the Fall 2025 Biodesign Sprint Competition focused on ocean futures, Circular Solutions Enterprise developed a process to transform discarded fishing nets from the Galapagos into usable 3D printing filament and design a functional surf comb made from recycled ocean plastic. This project addresses the growing issue of marine plastic pollution while demonstrating how waste materials can be converted into valuable products through circular design.<br><br>Our team collaborated with Helen of The Sea, an organization dedicated to recovering abandoned fishing nets, to explore ways these materials could be repurposed into new, high-value applications.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-1ad9af0e\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ghost Comb - Biodesign Sprint 2025\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ujwkxFips8Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-85a96c53\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-8cace9c4 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M96 32.04H32c-17.67 0-32 14.32-32 31.1v223.1c0 17.67 14.33 31.1 32 31.1h64c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-31.1V64.03C128 46.36 113.7 32.04 96 32.04zM467.3 240.2C475.1 231.7 480 220.4 480 207.9c0-23.47-16.87-42.92-39.14-47.09C445.3 153.6 448 145.1 448 135.1c0-21.32-14-39.18-33.25-45.43C415.5 87.12 416 83.61 416 79.98C416 53.47 394.5 32 368 32h-58.69c-34.61 0-68.28 11.22-95.97 31.98L179.2 89.57C167.1 98.63 160 112.9 160 127.1l.1074 160c0 0-.0234-.0234 0 0c.0703 13.99 6.123 27.94 17.91 37.36l16.3 13.03C276.2 403.9 239.4 480 302.5 480c30.96 0 49.47-24.52 49.47-48.11c0-15.15-11.76-58.12-34.52-96.02H464c26.52 0 48-21.47 48-47.98C512 262.5 492.2 241.9 467.3 240.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Ghost Nets and Ocean Plastic<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Discarded fishing nets, also known as ghost nets, represent a major environmental challenge. These nets continue to trap marine life long after being abandoned and contribute an estimated 500,000 to 1 million tons of plastic pollution annually. Over time, this plastic breaks down into microplastics, contaminating marine ecosystems.<br><br>While collection efforts exist worldwide, a key barrier remains: finding economically viable ways to reuse this recovered plastic. Our project focused on creating a product that could demonstrate both environmental and market value.<br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-70568fbc\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-29a9b273 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M352.8 96.61C407.7 100.6 454.3 123.6 490 150.4C529.2 179.8 557.3 215.1 571.7 239.9C577.4 249.9 577.4 262.1 571.7 272.1C557.3 296.9 529.2 332.2 490 361.6C454.3 388.4 407.7 411.4 352.8 415.4L275.2 473.6C264.6 481.6 250.2 482.1 238.9 475.1C227.7 468 222 454.7 224.6 441.7L234.3 393.1C214.1 384.1 197.5 373.2 181.1 361.6C166.6 350.1 152.1 337.7 141.2 325.3L48.12 379.6C35.61 386.9 19.76 384.9 9.475 374.7C-.8124 364.5-2.969 348.7 4.217 336.1L50 256L4.217 175.9C-2.969 163.3-.8124 147.5 9.475 137.3C19.76 127.1 35.61 125.1 48.12 132.4L141.2 186.7C152.1 174.3 166.6 161.9 181.1 150.4C197.5 138.8 214.1 127.9 234.3 118.9L224.6 70.28C222 57.27 227.7 44 238.9 36.93C250.2 29.85 264.6 30.44 275.2 38.4L352.8 96.61zM416 224C398.3 224 384 238.3 384 256C384 273.7 398.3 288 416 288C433.7 288 448 273.7 448 256C448 238.3 433.7 224 416 224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Our Solution &#8211; The Ghost Comb<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">To address this challenge, we developed the Ghost Comb, a 3D-printed surfboard wax comb made capable of being made from recycled fishing nets.<br><br>Surfers were identified as an ideal user group due to their connection to ocean health and their need for surf accessories. The Ghost Comb offers a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic surf combs while telling a compelling story of ocean restoration.<br><br>Key design features include:<br>&#8211; Flat scraper edge for wax removal<br>&#8211; Curved edge for rounded board surfaces<br>&#8211; Toothed edge for wax resurfacing<br>&#8211; Fish-inspired shape reflecting the ocean origin of the material<br><br>The comb was designed using SolidWorks and refined through prototyping and testing.<br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-d219e930\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-93d01359 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M180.2 243.1C185 263.9 162.2 280.2 144.1 268.8L119.8 253.6l-50.9 81.43c-13.33 21.32 2.004 48.98 27.15 48.98h32.02c17.64 0 31.98 14.32 31.98 31.96c0 17.64-14.34 32.05-31.98 32.05H96.15c-75.36 0-121.3-82.84-81.47-146.8L65.51 219.8L41.15 204.5C23.04 193.1 27.66 165.5 48.48 160.7l91.43-21.15C148.5 137.7 157.2 142.9 159.2 151.6L180.2 243.1zM283.1 78.96l41.25 66.14l-24.25 15.08c-18.16 11.31-13.57 38.94 7.278 43.77l91.4 21.15c8.622 1.995 17.23-3.387 19.21-12.01l21.04-91.43c4.789-20.81-17.95-37.05-36.07-25.76l-24.36 15.2L337.4 45.14c-37.58-60.14-125.2-60.18-162.8-.0617L167.2 56.9C157.9 71.75 162.5 91.58 177.3 100.9c14.92 9.359 34.77 4.886 44.11-10.04l7.442-11.89C241.6 58.58 270.9 59.33 283.1 78.96zM497.3 301.3l-16.99-27.26c-9.336-14.98-29.06-19.56-44.04-10.21c-14.94 9.318-19.52 29.15-10.18 44.08l16.99 27.15c13.35 21.32-1.984 49-27.14 49h-95.99l.0234-28.74c0-21.38-25.85-32.09-40.97-16.97l-66.41 66.43c-6.222 6.223-6.222 16.41 .0044 22.63l66.42 66.34c15.12 15.1 40.95 4.386 40.95-16.98l-.0234-28.68h95.86C491.2 448.1 537.2 365.2 497.3 301.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Creating Recycled Filament<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">A major component of this project involved developing a process to convert fishing nets into usable 3D printing filament.<br><br>The process included:<br>1.) Cleaning and cutting recovered polypropylene fishing nets<br>2.) Melting and grinding the material into pellets<br>3.) Extruding filament using a Filastruder<br>4.) Cooling and spooling the filament for printing<br><br>To improve strength and printability, early prototypes used a 50\/50 blend of recycled and virgin polypropylene, with ongoing work focused on achieving fully recycled filament.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-4d63279e\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider uagb-block-c7c200e7 uagb-slider-container\"><div class=\"uagb-slides uagb-swiper\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider-child uagb-slider-child-wrap swiper-slide uagb-block-9ec7ca34\"><div class=\"swiper-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1840a8b1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-9526c072 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-010402-2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/em><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><em>Fishnet segment<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider-child uagb-slider-child-wrap swiper-slide uagb-block-608b2035\"><div class=\"swiper-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fc8cca44 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-fca9cd1d uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-005701-1.png\" alt=\"\"><br><em>Melting the polypropylene netting for prior to grinding<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider-child uagb-slider-child-wrap swiper-slide uagb-block-43ca310a\"><div class=\"swiper-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d7e40696 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-207fa815 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0374-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><em>Ground netting<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider-child uagb-slider-child-wrap swiper-slide uagb-block-282fb73c\"><div class=\"swiper-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f19b6a3e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-8fe27a6a uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251118_143014-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><em>Polypropylene mixing trial<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider-child uagb-slider-child-wrap swiper-slide uagb-block-64b78262\"><div class=\"swiper-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-dcce071b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-31ca24bc uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-010252.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><em>Filling the Filastruder to produce filament from the reclaimed netting<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider-child uagb-slider-child-wrap swiper-slide uagb-block-f9ccbef6\"><div class=\"swiper-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f5125601 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-deeb0f76 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-010706.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><em>Filament trials<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-slider-child uagb-slider-child-wrap swiper-slide uagb-block-00d4b4d3\"><div class=\"swiper-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a0a18c47 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-0f00a8d1 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/circularsolutions.enterprise.mtu.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-010756.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\"><em>Final design 3D CAD model<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-474b52e7\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-45042d18 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112V176C512 202.5 490.5 224 464 224H48C21.49 224 0 202.5 0 176V112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM448 128H320V160H448V128zM464 288C490.5 288 512 309.5 512 336V400C512 426.5 490.5 448 464 448H48C21.49 448 0 426.5 0 400V336C0 309.5 21.49 288 48 288H464zM192 352V384H448V352H192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Project Challenges<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Working with ocean-recovered plastic presented several technical challenges, including:<br>&#8211; Material degradation from UV and salt exposure<br>&#8211; Reduced filament strength and flexibility<br>&#8211; Consistency issues during extrusion<br><br>The team explored solutions such as improved cleaning methods and incorporating biomaterials like hemp fibers to enhance filament performance.<br><br>These experiments provided valuable insights into the technical and material challenges associated with recycled 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