Channel: The Ocean Cleanup

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: Interceptor 003, the last of the 2nd generation Interceptors to be assembled and installed, has been cleaning the Can Tho River, Vietnam since December 2021. Deploying Interceptors is a group effort, so we are grateful for all the input and support we get from locals, partners, and operators. Can Tho Rivers runs through the city center and feeds into the Bassac River (locally known as the Hậu River). The unique conditions of this location, such as the heavy boat traffic and varying currents, will help us to trial the design in exceptional situations and better understand the technology while the river program is in the Validation Phase. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated: bit.ly/371k8sN -- To rid the oceans of plastic, we need to not only clean up what is already out there but also stop new plastic from entering the ocean: we need to close the tap. Rivers are the main source of ocean plastic pollution. They are the arteries that carry waste from land to the ocean. Our research found that 1000 rivers are responsible for roughly 80% of the pollution. Working together with government leaders and private corporations, our goal is to tackle these 1000 most polluting rivers. How? By deploying Interceptors. The Interceptor is The Ocean Cleanup’s answer for river plastic waste. It is the first scalable solution to prevent plastic from entering the world’s oceans from rivers. To follow our progress, follow The Ocean Cleanup on: Facebook: bit.ly/2QWgmLQ Twitter: bit.ly/2RqHqSk Instagram: bit.ly/2st9SKT