We all know how big the problem of plastic waste is for the environment. What is not so clear exactly what can be done about this. Much effort has been devoted to reducing the number of plastic bags and containers that people use. But what can we do with things that have already been used and thrown away?
Well, the company in Australia has a brilliant idea, which is now implemented in practice, and the results - believe me - are amazing.
Australia came up with a brilliant invention to save the oceans and rivers
Last year, authorities from Quinana, Western Australia, installed a new filtration system at Henley Nature Reserve, which is simple but incredibly effective. Both the government and citizens have already seen the benefits of using it, writes Go Social.
Let's look at this brilliant invention in a little more detail.
It consists of a grid that is placed at the outlet of the drainage pipe, which helps to catch large debris and protect the environment from pollution, while still allowing water to flow freely.
These pipes drain water from residential areas, and garbage from these places can be largely harmful to the environment.
Moreover, this garbage is usually washed off by heavy rain, which means that it falls into the drainage system.
Moreover, this garbage is usually washed off by heavy rain, which means that it falls into the drainage system.
The city authorities began the experiment by installing 2 networks, and were amazed at the results. Their new filtration system managed to collect more than 362 kg of garbage in a few weeks.
They were so pleased with the results that they now decided to install these garbage nets throughout the city in order to minimize pollution and damage to wildlife and the environment.
They were so pleased with the results that they now decided to install these garbage nets throughout the city in order to minimize pollution and damage to wildlife and the environment.
These are not just old networks - they are made of very strong, durable materials, and their installation and production are inexpensive (about 10,000 US dollars each).
However, it is worth it. In addition to the fact that the new system works, it will also save on labor costs in the long term. In the end, think about all the people and hours you need to manually remove the garbage.
The new system is only the first step in this process. When the nets are filled, the garbage is thrown into special garbage trucks and transported to a sorting center.
The new system is only the first step in this process. When the nets are filled, the garbage is thrown into special garbage trucks and transported to a sorting center.
There, everything is divided into non-recyclable and recyclable material, which is then transferred to further processing.
The grids are then placed back into the drainage channels and continue to do their work, as you can see below:
The grids are then placed back into the drainage channels and continue to do their work, as you can see below:
If we are going to win the fight against plastic pollution, we will need an original invention like this.
We hope that such networks will appear all over the world as soon as possible!
Source — lifter
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