Have you heard of “trashfences”? (video)

Next up in the video series; Interceptor Trashfence Stops a Plastic Tsunami in the World’s Most Polluting River (Then Fails)

This video blew my mind. I had never thought about the impact floods would have on ocean plastic pollution, but here it is in all its garbagy glory. From what I take from this video, this river floods at least yearly and normally carries thousands of pounds of plastic directly to our oceans. The Ocean Cleanup states, “Rivers are the main source of ocean plastic pollution. They are the arteries that carry waste from land to the ocean. Our research found that 1000 rivers are responsible for roughly 80% of the pollution”.

When I thought of how plastic entered the ocean I was picturing it traveling by air or boat, being wafted by wind or dragged out to sea. I now realize this makes much more sense!

I wonder where all of this plastic is coming from? Maybe floods running through landfills? If anyone knows, please comment your knowledge below.

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