A new “bubble barrier” designed in Derby lifts hidden plastic from riverbeds to the surface for collection, protecting marine life and stopping pollution before it reaches the ocean. If successful, 42 vessels could soon clean rivers across Europe—and make the UK a global leader.
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Blasenschranken bringen neue Hoffnung für plastikfreie Flüsse

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Ein innovatives System in Derby holt mithilfe Luftblasen versteckten Kunststoff vom Flussgrund an die Oberfläche, bevor er ins Meer gelangt. Nach erfolgreichen Tests könnten 42 Schranken in Europa eingesetzt werden – ein Schritt zu saubereren Flüssen und weniger Meeresverschmutzung.

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