Each of us sometimes wondered about the state of the environment. And while many are bothering with the thought that it is impossible to change the situation, the student Boyana Slut did not sit back. The idea of cleaning the ocean appeared by the guy when he was only 16 years old. During the trip to Greece, the sling noticed that the amount of plastic in the water is simply huge. Instead of waiting until the humanity is formed, young genius decided to realize his project into life.
Ocean Purifier Slace is a combination of fixed barriers that, with the help of natural flows of the ocean, accumulate trash at the central point. When the current passes under floating booms, the barrier stops plastic particles, because they are lighter than water. Thus, in 10 years, the invention should remove half of the plastic waste from the waters of the Pacific Ocean, and will cost 33 times cheaper than old methods.
The first cleaner is planning to establish near Tsushima, the islands between Japan and South Korea. It will work for 2 years, after which the assembled garbage is used as an alternative energy source.
Indeed, the scale of ocean pollution is difficult to imagine. Every year 8 million tons of plastic enters water. About 5.25 trillion plastic particles floats in the ocean today. This kills 1 million seabirds and 100,000 mammals every year. Many animals remain bang.
As you can see, even the most incredible ideas can be realized in reality. The main thing is to try and believe in the result. If you want to change the world, start with yourself.
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