Facing the big clean up

The Ocean Cleanup project has just concluded a detailed feasibility study on using booms and processing plant to help clean up our seas

A recent study brings a ray of hope to our seas: it shows clearing plastic pollution from the ocean’s notorious ‘garbage patches’ is indeed feasible. But surprisingly, the necessary novel approach started with a high school project.

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