The Ocean Cleanup to step up production of floating plastic collector for rivers

The Ocean Cleanup is working to remove plastic waste from rivers before it reaches the ocean. They currently operate interceptors in several countries and plan to expand. A partnership with Cone Cranes will aid in manufacturing and maintaining these systems. The interceptors are solar-powered and can operate continuously, using a conveyor belt to collect waste, which is then recycled.

What is the primary goal of The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor system?

• To clean up beaches

• To monitor marine life

• To remove plastic waste from rivers

• To recycle ocean waste

Which company has The Ocean Cleanup partnered with for the Interceptor project?

• Siemens

• General Electric

• ABB

• Cone Cranes

What powers the Interceptor, allowing it to operate continuously?

• Diesel engines

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Solar energy and lithium-ion batteries

How does the Interceptor collect plastic waste from rivers?

• By using a net

• By attracting waste with magnets

• By using a floating barrier and conveyor belt

• By manual collection

What happens to the plastic waste once the dumpsters on the Interceptor are full?

• It is incinerated

• It is dumped back into the river

• It is collected by local operators for recycling

• It is stored indefinitely