Update from Mumbai 🇮🇳: Interceptors 026 and 027 are now operational in Malad and Trombay waterways, installed in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, and Plastic Fischer.

As monsoon rains begin, we are optimizing waste interception processes with our partners and engaging local communities through United Way Mumbai. Special thanks to AT Capital Pte Ltd / Experion Developers Pte Ltd and Optiver Global for their support. Mumbai is part of our 30 Cities Program, aiming to cut plastic emissions from rivers into the ocean by one-third by the decade's end. Stay tuned for updates!

We collaborate with local organizations to address the unique challenges of each river and country, enhancing our impact within communities.

Through educational initiatives, our partners raise awareness of plastic pollution and promote sustainable, locally driven solutions.

In the coming six weeks, our team will test the Smart Steering Strategy, which integrates data from ocean models, GPS, and aerial drones, in the Pacific Ocean to enhance predictions of plastic accumulation.

By pinpointing high-density plastic hotspots, we aim to optimize our plastic removal efforts. Stay tuned for updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the expedition!

Addressing ocean plastic pollution involves a multi-faceted strategy. We prevent plastic from reaching the ocean by scaling river operations through our 30 Cities Program. Concurrently, we develop drone and AI technologies to efficiently detect plastic hotspots within the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, optimizing cleanup efforts.

Our work also includes researching discarded fishing gear to identify the most effective solutions. Additionally, once our Interceptors are operational, we clean legacy pollution from coastlines, restoring these environments and preventing stranded plastic from re-entering the ocean.

One year ago, our first Interceptor (022) launched in Panama's Río Abajo as part of the Siete Cuencas Project.

This year, we expanded operations to the Río Matías Hernández and Juan Díaz. Our efforts have prevented over 100,000 kg of trash from entering Panama Bay, significantly benefiting local communities and the environment.

Interceptor 016, situated in the Balmagie Gully, plays a crucial role in environmental protection.

This system effectively prevents trash from reaching Kingston Harbour and the Caribbean Sea, safeguarding these vital waterways.

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In collaboration with our local partner @mareaverdepanama, we have deployed Interceptor 025 in Panama's Rio Matías Hernández. This effort aims to prevent more trash from reaching Panama Bay.

This marks the third of seven planned deployments in Panama City, integral to our Siete Cuencas project. Stay tuned for further progress updates.

Following the successful deployment of Interceptor 007 in LA's Ballona Creek, two additional Interceptors will be deployed in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers.

Together, these three Interceptors will address the 410 to 628 tons (820,000 to 1,384,503 lbs) of plastic that flows from the city to the ocean.

Interceptor 007 in Los Angeles' Ballona Creek will soon be joined by two more Interceptors in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers by 2028. This expansion aims to prevent 410-628 tons of plastic (820,000-1,384,503 lbs) from flowing from the city into the ocean. Los Angeles is a key part of our 30 Cities Program, which seeks to tackle one-third of all river plastic pollution globally by 2030.

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Gary Bencheghib and his Sungai Watch team confront plastic pollution on Indonesia's dirtiest rivers, wading through waste daily to prevent it from reaching the ocean. In a crucial TEDx talk, Bencheghib stresses that once plastic enters the ocean, it's too late. Recycling alone is insufficient; systemic change in product manufacturing is vital. He argues we must stop treating rivers as garbage bins and instead see them as mirrors of global consumption.

This crisis is deeply personal for Bencheghib. Raised in Indonesia, he began organizing beach cleanups at age 14 with his siblings. What started as a family initiative quickly evolved into a lifelong mission to protect waterways from plastic waste. https://www.ted.com/tedx

Our team visited Venice Beach, Los Angeles, engaging with strangers to gather their insights on a specific topic.

The diverse range of opinions we encountered proved to be remarkably surprising, offering truly unexpected perspectives.

The ocean, Earth's largest ecosystem, is home to incredible biodiversity but also vast amounts of plastic pollution. This plastic accumulates in ocean gyres, most notably the North Pacific Gyre, which hosts the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). Estimated to be twice the size of Texas and weighing 100,000 tons, the GPGP remains a mystery to many.

To assess public knowledge about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, we interviewed strangers at Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Their surprising responses are featured in our video, revealing how much people truly know.

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Footage recently captured from the Rio Las Vacas in Guatemala has drawn attention. This visual record, taken just last week, highlights the current state of this significant waterway.

The imagery provides a timely glimpse into the environmental conditions affecting the region. Such documentation is crucial for understanding the challenges and potential solutions for the Rio Las Vacas.