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Ocean Cleanup Concepts

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Ocean Cleanup Concept Could Eliminate the Oceanic Garbage Patch

— February 14, 2014 — Eco
The ocean cleanup system called Marine Litter Extraction created by 19-year-old inventor Boyan Slat is an eco concept with potential. The ultimate goal of the marine system is to extract 7,250,000,000 KG of plastic from the ocean in just five years per gyre. The lofty goals of the young inventor are possible and in trail right now. Oceanic garbage patches are a major environmental issue. The amounts of debris, plastic and filth floating around in the ocean affects its inhabitants and inevitably humans. A solution for the eco problem is imperative.

The ocean cleanup system is designed to eliminate oceanic waste with floating booms instead of nets that cover large areas. The no-mesh booms mean that even smaller particles will be captured. The ocean cleanup system is solar powered, so it's super eco-friendly as well. The project is also potentially profitable with the collection and reselling of the plastic gathered from the ocean. Let's hope Boyan Slat's invention becomes a reality and not just a beautiful eco-friendly concept.
Trend Themes
1. Oceanic Waste Cleanup - The potential for innovative systems like Marine Litter Extraction to eliminate massive amounts of oceanic waste and decrease environmental impact.
2. No-mesh Boom Technology - The development of no-mesh booms as an effective solution for capturing smaller particles, reducing oceanic pollution.
3. Profitable Eco Solutions - The opportunity to create profitable ventures through the collection and reselling of plastic gathered from the ocean, promoting sustainable business models.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Technology - The growing sector of environmental technology that focuses on developing innovative solutions for oceanic waste cleanup and pollution control.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can benefit from the use of solar-powered systems like the ocean cleanup concept, providing sustainable energy solutions for various applications.
3. Sustainable Materials - The sustainable materials industry can incorporate recycled plastic collected from the ocean into their production processes, reducing the reliance on virgin materials and promoting circular economy practices.
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