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.

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