Spotted these cool doormats in this month's Coastal Living magazine--wish I could see one in real life! I love the concept...here's a little excerpt from the Maine Float-Rope Company's website..."Float-rope is used by lobstermen to tether multiple traps together on the ocean floor. The problem with float-rope is that it can entangle whales, which sometimes leads to their injury or death. Now, Maine lobstermen are required to replace float-rope with sink-rope. Finally, without an appropriate recycling outlet, hundreds of thousands of pounds of this turned-in float-rope could end up in Maine landfills. With government funds, the Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation purchases turned-in float-rope from Maine lobstermen. Then our company collects and recycles the rope and turns it into terrific, colorful and virtually indestructible doormats. It’s a win-win – a safer habitat for whales, some financial relief for the lobstermen, and a cleaner environment."
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Great colors! But couldn't the whales get caught in the sink rope as well, it is still rope in their habitat!??! Just thinking how exactly that works...
A great concept and cause. However, rumor has it that the company is not fulfilling its commitment to contributing to environmental organizations. Shameful...
There is a company that actually created these doormats and actually contributes to non profits. They sell there mats at www.thenewenglandtradingcompany.com. sales from this website support the company that created these doormats called Custom Cordage.
Thank you for the information and resources!
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