1. The Bubble Barrier
1.1. a barrier stopping plastics from flowing past, but it also allows fish and ships to pass through the barrier unimpeded.
1.2. Benefits:
1.2.1. 1)Makes smart use of the natural current of a river
1.2.2. 2) Guides plastic to the side of rivers and canals
1.2.3. 3) Stops plastic on its way to the ocean
1.2.4. 4) Is based on existing technology
1.2.5. 5)Increases the oxygen within the water
1.2.6. 6) Does not need changes in infrastructure or policies
2. Mr Trash Wheel
2.1. an anthropomorphic trash interceptor with googly eyes
2.2. Benefits:
2.2.1. 1) 38,000 lbs trash collected every single day
2.2.2. 2)Produce 2500 watts of electricity
2.2.3. 3)Trash collected is incinerated to generate electricity
3. Floating Boom
3.1. responding to oil spills, the mesh barriers collect river plastic and channels it towards a floating cage.
3.2. Benefits:
3.2.1. 1) Higher Strength for Larger Debris
3.2.2. 2) Equipped to Handle Logs and Timbers
3.2.3. 3) Marine Grade Materials
3.2.4. 4) 8' Panels Connect Together to Reach Intended Lengths
4. Chemical Recycling
4.1. breaks the plastic down to the molecular level, making available "platform molecules"that can then be use to make other materials.
4.2. Type of techniques used:
4.2.1. 1) Pyrolysis process
4.2.2. 2) Using plastivore micro-organisms
4.2.3. 3) Iron nanoparticles
5. Interceptor
5.1. autonomous solar-powered device that uses barrier stretching across river to collect plastic
5.2. Benefits
5.2.1. 1)Does not require polluting
5.2.2. 2)Does not require expensive fuel
5.2.3. 3) Minimal labor requirement