The article “Seabin using plastic to fight
plastics” (n.d.) describes the dangers of micro fibres and micro plastic in water
bodies and introduces the Seabin technology as a possible method to tackle this
problem by elaborating on its functionalities and discussing future
improvements.
Micro plastics and micro fibres present a
serious problem, not just to oceanic life, but to humans as well. These “organic pollutants”, measuring less than 5mm in diameter,
are mistakenly consumed by marine life and “can ‘travel’
up the food chain”, ultimately being consumed by humans. The seabin technology
is implemented to pull in and filter these micro plastics and micro fibres out
from its deployment area. With a small modification, this technology can also be
used to continuously monitor micro plastic and micro fibre concentration in the
water. Data consolidated from this technology, along with “extensive R&D”,
will allow seabins to eventually be used in open waters.
Reference
Seabin Project. Seabin using plastic to fight plastics. Retrieved and adapted from https://seabinproject.com/seabin-using-plastic-to-fight-plastics/
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