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Island business launches worlds first fully recyclable power boat

Company says sustainable materials give it longer life

An Isle of Man based company has launched the worlds first fully recyclable power boat - and it will be used for patrols by Police Scotland. 

ExoTechnologies, based in Douglas, produced the vessel entirely out of sustainable and recyclable material. 

According to the company's chief innovation officer, the workboat has a longer life than that of a normal boat because it has more 'stronger' and sustainable material.

Once its come to the end of its lifespan, it can be recycled to something else. 

Jeroen Wats says its a milestone for the company:

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