Can innovative projects turn the tide on plastic litter in our seas? | DW Documentary
Every single minute, two truckloads of plastic are dumped into rivers and seas across the globe. This huge tide of refuse is having a catastrophic impact. New recycling methods and sustainable alternatives could help to get a grip on the problem.
In the western German city of Cologne, an association called KRAKE has brought the first floating litter collector to a German river. The specially-designed construction traps trash floating in the River Rhine, such as sneakers, plastic bottles and plastic pellets. Every time its volunteer workers empty the giant basket, they help to reduce the volume of plastic carried into the North Sea by the Rhine.
At the same time, the volunteers are collecting data for a long-term scientific project. KRAKE members want to use this information to persuade the government to introduce mandatory limits on the amount of plastic in our streams, rivers and seas.
Fishers and seafood farmers in several countries are experimenting with nets made from alternative materials to reduce plastic production and protect our seas — and the creatures that live there. All too often, free-floating ghost nets turn into death traps for marine animals.
Mussel farming has been taking place in the waters off the southern Italian city of Taranto for many centuries. In the 1960s, polypropylene nets became the norm. But now some seafood farmers are trying to change that. Ciccio Marangione is testing a maize-based bioplastic with promising results. Others are experimenting with natural materials like hemp or sisal.
Nomads Surfing, a company based in the French city of Bordeaux, wants to revolutionize the entire industry. Conventional surfboards and equipment are made almost exclusively from high-tech plastics. The Nomads are taking a different tack by recycling old boards, using sustainable materials and turning old wetsuits and flip flops into surfing accessories. They are also getting a lot of attention from big sporting equipment manufacturers.
261 view
24
4
1 hour ago 00:10:02 1
I-Generator: The Future of Free Power - World’s Most Efficient Generator, Now Available!
8 hours ago 00:03:24 1
‘A Changed Man’ - Dying Light: The Beast OST
9 hours ago 00:01:00 1
Space Saving Interior Furniture Hacks - Murphy Bed Ideas for Small Spaces Furniture Innovations
9 hours ago 00:00:52 1
WIN-WIN PACK Automatic Servo Carton Erector: Efficient Vertical Forming for Large Cartons
9 hours ago 00:03:25 1
Turning Waste into Gold The Power of Urban Mining god
11 hours ago 00:00:52 1
🔥 HYGP-S100: The Ultimate Semi-Automatic Servo Gear Pump Filling Machine for Liquids & Pastes! 💧
12 hours ago 00:07:01 1
Khám phá Nhà mẫu 2PN The Infiniti Riviera Point quận 7 ✅ Căn hộ Hawaii Phú Mỹ Hưng có gì nổi bật?
15 hours ago 00:03:17 1
UVI Falcon 3 | What’s new?
15 hours ago 00:02:45 1
AlphaFold Server Demo - Google DeepMind
15 hours ago 00:10:53 1
Sold Out Every Day! The World was Recently Amazed By The Oldest Italian Nifty Recipe!
17 hours ago 11:54:58 1
Tranquill Jazz In Lakeside | Chill Autumn Day & Smooth Jazz Music With Warm Fireplace To Study, Work
18 hours ago 00:08:04 1
Best Crypto Exchange | Top Crypto Exchanges | Best Cryptocurrency Exchange
1 day ago 00:09:19 1
Crypto Gaming 🔥 What is The Highest Earning Play to Earn NFT Game?
1 day ago 00:05:07 1
Paris Hilton Embraces ADHD as Her ’Superpower’
1 day ago 00:03:16 4
Duke Designs Toe-N Control Guitar Effect Expression Pedal
1 day ago 00:05:22 1
2002 BMW M3 - Gateway Classic Cars - #2853-ATL
1 day ago 00:16:31 1
Man Builds DIY ANTI-RAIN Motorcycle | Start to Finish by @meanwhileinthegarage
1 day ago 00:34:24 1
Mega OS Sierra is a Really Good Choice For Gamers and Professionals?
1 day ago 00:05:15 1
The Three Little Pigs
1 day ago 00:04:41 1
Lil’ Mo ft. Fabolous – 4Ever (Official Video)
2 days ago 00:07:01 1
Moscow Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
2 days ago 00:01:00 1
AWESOME Space Saving Furniture | Murphy Bed Ideas for Small Spaces Furniture Innovations
2 days ago 00:02:03 1
Arcadia. Future Utopia.
2 days ago 00:06:36 1
No Woman No Cry ft. Gilberto Gil & Stephen Marley | Playing For Change | Song Around The World