Channel: The Ocean Cleanup

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: Recently we introduced new Interceptor Solutions - Interceptor Barrier and Interceptor Tender to have the right cleanup solution for diverse river circumstances. The pilot phase of this project- Interceptors 008, 009, and 010 - is already deployed in Jamaica. Subscribe to our channel to stay updated: bit.ly/371k8sN Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Interceptor 008 deployment in Rae Town 02:18 How Interceptor 008 will impact the locals in Rae Town? 04:37 Interceptor 009 deployment in Kingston Pen Gully 05:24 Interceptor 010 deployment in Barnes Gully 07:31 Handing over the project to local partners -- 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