New Ocean Cleanup system targets plastic pollution in rivers

The video discusses the problem of plastic pollution in oceans and introduces the Interceptor system, which collects plastic waste from rivers before it reaches the ocean. The Interceptor is solar-powered and uses lithium-ion batteries, allowing it to operate continuously. It is anchored to the riverbed and uses a floating barrier to guide plastic waste onto a conveyor belt, which then deposits the waste into dumpsters on a barge. Once full, the system alerts local operators to collect the waste for recycling. The barge is then reattached to the Interceptor to continue collecting debris.

What is the primary goal of the Interceptor system?

• To monitor river pollution levels

• To recycle plastic waste on-site

• To collect plastic waste from rivers

• To clean the ocean directly

How is the Interceptor powered?

• By hydroelectric power

• By solar energy

• By diesel generators

• By wind energy

What enables the Interceptor to operate continuously?

• Its connection to the power grid

• Its use of lithium-ion batteries

• Its manual operation

• Its wind turbines

What happens to the plastic waste once it is collected by the Interceptor?

• It is stored indefinitely

• It is incinerated on-site

• It is placed into dumpsters for later recycling

• It is automatically sorted and recycled

How does the Interceptor alert local operators?

• Through a manual signal

• By sounding an alarm

• Via an automatic alert system

• By sending a text message