#Rewilding #OceanCleanUp

Is the interceptor some kind of subsidezed waste management ?

"Trash Tsunami in Guatemala Caught by Interceptor 006 #shorts" [ ± 1min]
by theoceancleanup

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0DPNH9wY-f8

Quote by toc:
"Apr 17, 2025
The rainy season has started in Guatemala, and so have the trash floods.
Interceptor 006, deployed since 2023 in the Rio Las Vacas, was there to catch this trash tsunami and prevent tons of waste from reaching the ocean with both its upstream and downstream barriers.
Where does this trash come from?
Due to waste management challenges, heavy rains wash vast quantities of plastic and other waste from Guatemala City and the surrounding area into the Rio Las Vacas, a tributary of the Rio Motagua, which flows into the Caribbean Sea.
Are Interceptors a replacement for waste management and infrastructure? No. Governments and many local organizations are already focused on improving solid waste management systems.
Our aim is to provide an alternative solution that complements the broad range of actions for the ultimate goal of having clean oceans.

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

Wie mag er spreken namens de zee en hoe doe je dat dan? We zijn er nog niet over uit maar ik ging in gesprek over #rechtenvoordenatuur met frank westerman in @DeGroene

Ik was daar team geen #oceancleanup maar #plastictaks.

https://www.groene.nl/artikel/de-walvis-wil-een-plastic-taks

781 #ClimateSolutions #OceanCleanUp and #AI

Collecting massive amounts of data on floating plastic in the oceans, mapping the origins of the problem. It’s not so much that technology is saving the day, it’s more like : If you ARE saving the day tech can help you doing it.

"How AI Is Helping Us Clean the Ocean" [4:09 min]
by The Ocean Cleanup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJFFQQx-zY

Quote by TOC:
"Apr 10, 2025
The hype about artificial intelligence (AI) knows no boundaries. At The Ocean Cleanup, we have no doubt that used responsibly, AI can be a phenomenal tool for accelerating and scaling our impact in oceans and rivers worldwide."

Time stamps
00:00 Why we need data and AI for plastic pollution research & solving this problem
00:50 Past research expeditions to map plastic pollution
01:20 ADIS (Automated Debris Imaging System) onboard vessels
02:25 ADIS technology explained
03:21 How do we use the data?

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

#OceanCleanup #Jamaica #Update

"Interceptor 011 Catch in Kingston, Jamaica #shorts" [ ± 1min]
by theoceancleanuo [2024, Feb 19]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sV3mcyDzcCU

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

#OceanCleanup #Jamaica

"Tackling Plastic Pollution in Kingston, Jamaica: Our biggest Interceptor yet"
by The Ocean Cleanup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfXl5rqx6m8

Quote by TOC:
"Feb 25, 2025
The Ocean Cleanup has partnered with Clean Harbours Jamaica and the GraceKennedy Foundation to deploy a range of Interceptors throughout Kingston’s drainage gullies, aiming to prevent an estimated 1000 tons of trash flowing yearly into Kingston Harbour, and further into our oceans.
Interceptor 015 is the latest deployment in Jamaica, deployed in November 2024. Here’s the story of its deployment.

Time stamps
00:00 intro
00:35 Sandy Gully: project site and the problem
01:50 Contribution of the local community
04:51 Installation of Interceptor 015 process
08:30 Interceptor impact on the local communities
10:05 The impact ( first trash catch)
13:06 the next steps

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

#OceanCleanUp #Question for #You

"Raw material made of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch #shorts" [ ± 1min]
by theoceancleanup

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/i500r1h9Wfg

Quote by toc:
"Feb 19, 2025
What was once polluting the middle of the ocean for possibly decades and harming marine life can now be turned into something with a positive impact."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

Mission Statement [reviwed and edited 24-12-21]
[but don't hold me to it]

After the devastating Dutch elections [‘23-11-22] I decided to dedicate my toots back to the original goal.
I care about a lot of issues, most global some national; but I won't be 'tooting' about them all.

First and formost I WANT to 'toot' about:
* #ClimateSolutions
Because I trust that most people reading know about the dreadfull future of climate change, I want to spread the, possible, solutions to a problem rather than reiterate on the problem.
* #ClimateJustice
One of those solution might be sueing the polluters or governments on human rights, violations or #Ecoside
* #ClimateAction
Action is by all means a solution.
* #ClimateEmergency
* #Climate

As said I want to focus on the global issue. I don't want to nitpick on too much principles. Like: "What's worse: eating cows or driving diesel?" Both are devastating behaviors of intitled rich people!
On the otherhand therefore I truly respect ANY effort to make a change for the better.

Most of all... I want to add instead of preach. Bring some bits of the puzzle to the table.

I'm NOT a scientist of any kind. I'm just a disabled old white guy typing on a desk reading and searching a lot.

I tend to toot 10-15 toots at 13:00* that I boost again unchanged at 20:00* the same day, but that's NOT a promise. [*=my [Amstedam] time]

I might be interested in: #StopCopCity #ClimateFinance #Capitalism #Energy #USpolitics #Ukraine #Europe #Bernie #XR #OceanCleanup #NextBlue #InductionCooking #TaxTheRich #Africa #FemaleSoccer #Ajax #WomensRights #Indigenous #BigOil #Greta #CityDesign #VanessaNakate #2030 #Wildfires / #Floods #IPCC #AOC and more.
But after a year or two there appear to be 4 general topics: #Climate #Gaza / #IsraeliGenocide #USpolitics and #Ukraine

I tend to follow anyone who 'retoots' or 'favourites' my toots. Forget it, I'm vain.
If any of my 'followers' wants to opt out... this is your chance, as always.

708 #ClimateSolutions #OceanCleanUp #Communities

"Communities behind River Cleanup Operations in Jamaica #shorts" [ ± 1min]
by theoceancleanup

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F4HnjFllZjY

Quote by toc:
"Feb 14, 2025
Our river deployments act as catalysts, intercepting plastic and enabling communities to drive systemic change upstream. It's a collaborative effort.
While deploying Interceptor 015 in Kingston, we took a moment to discuss the future with the locals:"

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

693 #ClimateSolutions #OceanCleanup #Guatemala

"First Trash Catch in Guatemala in 2025 #shorts" [ ± 1min]
by theoceancleanup

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/I48zWQbxewE

Quote by toc:
"Jan 21, 2025
We have two Interceptors deployed in Guatemala to stop up to 20m kg of trash from entering the Gulf of Honduras via the Rio Motagua.
Learn more about this project here:
-> theoceancleanup.com/updates/introducing-interceptor-021-could-this-be-the-end-of-plastic-pollution-in-an-important-part-of-the-western-caribbean/ <- "

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

Mission Statement [reviwed and edited 24-12-21]
[but don't hold me to it]

After the devastating Dutch elections [‘23-11-22] I decided to dedicate my toots back to the original goal.
I care about a lot of issues, most global some national; but I won't be 'tooting' about them all.

First and formost I WANT to 'toot' about:
* #ClimateSolutions
Because I trust that most people reading know about the dreadfull future of climate change, I want to spread the, possible, solutions to a problem rather than reiterate on the problem.
* #ClimateJustice
One of those solution might be sueing the polluters or governments on human rights, violations or #Ecoside
* #ClimateAction
Action is by all means a solution.
* #ClimateEmergency
* #Climate

As said I want to focus on the global issue. I don't want to nitpick on too much principles. Like: "What's worse: eating cows or driving diesel?" Both are devastating behaviors of intitled rich people!
On the otherhand therefore I truly respect ANY effort to make a change for the better.

Most of all... I want to add instead of preach. Bring some bits of the puzzle to the table.

I'm NOT a scientist of any kind. I'm just a disabled old white guy typing on a desk reading and searching a lot.

I tend to toot 10-15 toots at 13:00* that I boost again unchanged at 20:00* the same day, but that's NOT a promise. [*=my [Amstedam] time]

I might be interested in: #StopCopCity #ClimateFinance #Capitalism #Energy #USpolitics #Ukraine #Europe #Bernie #XR #OceanCleanup #NextBlue #InductionCooking #TaxTheRich #Africa #FemaleSoccer #Ajax #WomensRights #Indigenous #BigOil #Greta #CityDesign #VanessaNakate #2030 #Wildfires / #Floods #IPCC #AOC and more.
But after a year or two there appear to be 4 general topics: #Climate #Gaza / #IsraeliGenocide #USpolitics and #Ukraine

I tend to follow anyone who 'retoots' or 'favourites' my toots. Forget it, I'm vain.
If any of my 'followers' wants to opt out... this is your chance, as always.

#OceanCleanUp #RoundUp2024

A Big Thank You to you all !

"Our Biggest Trash Catch Ever & More: The Ocean Cleanup 2024 in Review"
by The Ocean Cleanup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2FNqfpdHV8

Quote by TOC:
"Dec 17, 2024
This year, our total trash catch was higher than in all previous years combined. Here's a quick recap of how we got here. Your support, donations, and spreading awareness make our work possible and bring us all closer to clean oceans. From all of us at The Ocean Cleanup, thank you."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside
#ClimateBreakDown

#OceanCleanUp #ColdPlay

You call THAT waste...
I dunno 'bout the music

"How River Plastic from Guatemala Became Coldplay’s Latest Record" [17:25 min]
by The Ocean Cleanup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmtYTuMjx_A

Quote by TOC:
"Dec 13, 2024
From trash we intercepted in the Rio Las Vacas, Guatemala, to Coldplay's new record. Here's the story of how The Ocean Cleanup and Coldplay co-created a first-of-a-kind product: the limited Notebook Edition LP of the band's 10th album 'Moon Music' manufactured using plastic caught by Interceptor 006 in Guatemala in 2023."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside
#ClimateBreakDown

568 #ClimateSolutions #OceanCleanUp #Jamaica

"Cleaning Plastic Pollution in Kingston's Mangroves, Jamaica " [8:47 min]
by The Ocean Cleanup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtFLiQtD6Es

Quote by TOC:
"Nov 13, 2024
On Saturday, November 9th, we participated in the Great Mangrove Cleanup organized by our local partners. 8238 kg / 18,164 lb of waste no longer harms the vital ecosystems of Kingston’s mangroves, thanks to local communities around Kingston coming together. Along with our operations, we have directly intercepted over two million kilograms (4.4M lbs) of trash that would otherwise enter the harbor."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside
#ClimateBreakDown

522 #ClimateSolutions #OceanCleanUp #Guatemala

"First Footage of Interceptor 021 Operational in the Rio Motagua, Guatemala" [1:38 min]
by The Ocean Cleanup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX34QY5_PIw

Quote by TOC:
"Oct 10, 2024
Interceptor 021 is our latest river deployment and the second Interceptor to be deployed in Guatemala. In less than a month, it has prevented about 500,000 kg of trash from flowing into the Caribbean Sea.
To accommodate for the size of the river, the flow speeds we can expect, and the need to withstand the impact force of tree trunks hitting it, Interceptor 021 measures 158 meters in length and has a draft of about 1 meter. This makes it our largest Interceptor deployed to date.
This project is a collaboration with Guatemala’s Environmental Ministry (Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de Guatemala, or MARN). MARN already operates a plastic collecting and sorting facility in El Quetzalito, and will take responsibility for the operations and waste management."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside

One of the most positive things on the webs is watching the rubbish pulled from the #GreatPacificGarbagePatch.

If they can raise enough money they can complete a job in less than a decade.

Donate here: https://fund.theoceancleanup.com/donate

#OceanCleanUp #PlasticPollution #Recycle #MarineLife #ClimateEmergency #OceanConservation #PlasticWaste

https://youtube.com/shorts/j2YtJedSUW8?si=BpPdF_OW-qyz7LVk

Ik weet dat het klein grut is op een grote begroting maar het irriteert mij mateloos dat de Ocean Cleanup ook volgend jaar weer geld krijgt van de Nederlandse belastingbetaler. Zonde geld :-)

/eind bericht

452 #ClimateSolutions #OceanCleanUp

"Interceptor 006 and 021: Getting closer to the end of plastic pollution in the Gulf of Honduras" [7:21 min]
by Ocean Cleanup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wdKoIjdgSE&t=21s

Quote by OC:
"Sep 11, 2024
Since its deployment in May 2023, Interceptor 006 in the Rio Motagua, Guatemala, has prevented over 10,000,000 kg of trash (aka over 2,200 truckloads) from flowing to the Gulf of Honduras. Building on a successful first deployment in the area, The Ocean Cleanup is now working on deploying Interceptor 021 at the mouth of the Rio Motagua - 300 km upstream from Interceptor 006."