🌊System 03 is the largest and most ambitious cleanup system by The Ocean Cleanup.
🌎The system captures floating plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
💡System 03 consists of a physical barrier and computer models that guide its movement.
🔄The Ocean Cleanup intercepts plastic pollution in rivers to prevent it from reaching the ocean.
♻️The plastic collected is recycled, and partnerships with global brands are being formed to use the recycled plastic in production.
How does System 03 work?
—System 03 consists of a physical barrier towed by two ships that funnel plastic from the ocean surface into a collection bag. The plastic is retained in the bag until it is periodically emptied on the ship.
What is the goal of The Ocean Cleanup?
—The goal of The Ocean Cleanup is to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and prevent plastic pollution from reaching the ocean by intercepting it in rivers.
What happens to the plastic collected by The Ocean Cleanup?
—The plastic collected by The Ocean Cleanup is brought back to shore and processed by local recycling organizations. Some of it is pelletized for reuse and remade into new products.
Are there any partnerships with global brands?
—Yes, The Ocean Cleanup has partnerships with global brands like Kia, which plans to use the recycled plastic in the production of future automobiles.
How can I get involved with The Ocean Cleanup?
—You can get involved with The Ocean Cleanup by donating to the organization, raising awareness, and contacting your local officials to support solutions for tackling plastic pollution.
00:01The Ocean Cleanup is back with its largest and most ambitious cleanup system, System 03.
00:15System 03 is currently capturing floating plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
00:33System 03 consists of a physical barrier and computer models that guide its movement.
01:33The Ocean Cleanup intercepts plastic pollution in rivers before it reaches the oceans.
05:17The plastic collected by The Ocean Cleanup is recycled, and partnerships with global brands are being formed to use the recycled plastic in production.
06:32The Ocean Cleanup has installed 19 Interceptor barriers in rivers to cut off the flow of plastic pollution before it reaches the open ocean.
08:23You can get involved with The Ocean Cleanup by donating, raising awareness, and contacting your local officials in support of tackling plastic pollution.
