The Azimut|Benetti Group and Ogyre have partnered to collect and recover plastic from the sea. The collaboration includes a feasibility study for a new marine waste collection hub in Tuscany, collecting 18,000 pounds of plastic from the seas in 2025, and fostering a culture of environmental respect within communities and institutions. “For over twenty years, the Group’s commitment to greater environmental sustainability has been concrete, measurable, and driven by the desire to adopt innovative solutions to make a difference ‘here and now,’” said Giovanna Vitelli, chair of Azimut|Benetti Group. “Ogyre has chosen the same approach. Through this partnership, we can expand our contribution, extending it from the construction of low-emission yachts to the removal of plastic waste from the seas.” Azimut|Benetti is the first in the nautical sector to support Ogyre’s campaigns. Over 20 years, the Group has developed solutions to reduce CO2 yacht emissions and is now addressing ocean plastic waste. This Italy-born project aims to protect oceans, focusing on Italy, Brazil, and Indonesia, which face significant pollution challenges. Ogyre works with local fishing communities, providing equipment, logistical support, training, and financial compensation for Fishing for Litter activities and traceability of collected waste through a blockchain-based platform.