The bubble barrier can stop plastic flowing past and reaches the entire width of a river or canal

1

The bubble barrier is created by pumping air through a tube with holes which is laid diagonally on the bottom of a river

No effect on

ships or boats

Plastics directed

to surface and

side of river

Fish and

wildlife

can easily

pass

Bubble

barrier

Tube

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The rising bubbles result in an upward current which brings plastic waste to the surface. Waterflow directs it to the side of the river stopping it from flowing further downstream

No effect on ships or boats

Plastics directed

to surface and

side of river

Fish and wildlife

can easily pass

Bubble

barrier

Tube

2

The rising bubbles result in an upward current which brings plastic waste to the surface. Waterflow directs it to the side of the river stopping it from flowing further downstream

1

The bubble barrier is created by pumping air through a tube with holes which is laid diagonally on the bottom of a river