Ocean Cleanup Stops The Flow of the Indonesian River Rubbish
While the Ocean Cleanup is primarily recognized for its use of large garbage collectors in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it has also taken measures to hinder the entry of plastic waste into the oceans. Their most recent vessel, the Interceptor, is designed to obstruct approximately 1,000 tons of plastic from entering the Java Sea annually by intercepting it at the Cisadane River in Indonesia.
By the time the Interceptor was introduced in October 2019, the initial version, known as model 001, had already commenced its cleanup activities at the Cengkareng Drain in Jakarta, Indonesia. Subsequently, similar operations were carried out in Malaysia and Vietnam.
The Interceptor
The Interceptor, essentially a barge powered by solar energy, houses a conveyor system and multiple garbage bins. It extends into the moving river water, utilizing one or two floating barriers to direct plastic waste into its storage area. The collected debris can then be conveniently retrieved onshore for further processing. Additionally, the Interceptor has the capability to operate autonomously while on the water.
The Ocean Cleanup fleet is currently active in five global locations, including Los Angeles, and has successfully intercepted over two million kilograms of garbage to prevent it from entering the oceans. However, The Ocean Cleanup acknowledges that approximately 80% of plastic pollution in rivers is attributed to 1,000 specific rivers, indicating that there is still much progress to be made in addressing this issue.
The Cisadane River holds significant importance for both The Ocean Cleanup and the Indonesian authorities, as it is regarded as a top priority. To aid Indonesia in its goal of reducing marine plastic debris by 70% by 2025, Interceptor 020 will be deployed in the river by the end of 2023. Yes, it´s expensive but it´s worthy.
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