4ocean installed a 30-mile river barrier in Guatemala, capturing 100,000 lbs of trash since 2023.
4ocean, a US-based startup, has installed a 30-mile floating barrier, or boom, in Guatemala's Motagua River to prevent debris from entering the ocean. Since its launch in 2023, the barrier has captured 100,000 lbs of trash. 4ocean, which employs locals for the project, aims to raise awareness of plastic pollution and promote changes in its use and production, as they believe cleaning the ocean alone will not resolve the crisis.
August 19, 2024
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