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 that is laid diagonally on the bed of a river

No effect

on boats

Plastics directed

to surface and

side of river

Fish and

wildlife

can easily

pass

Bubble

barrier

Tube

2

The rising bubbles create an upward current that brings plastic waste to the surface. Water flow directs it to the side of the river, stopping it from floating further downstream

No effect

on boats

Plastics directed

to surface and

side of river

Fish and wildlife

can easily pass

Bubble

barrier

Tube

2

The rising bubbles create an upward current that brings plastic waste to the surface. Water flow directs it to the side of the river, stopping it from floating further downstream

1

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