Cleaning rivers from plastic pollution with bubbles
Our Bubble Barrier catches plastic over the full width and depth of rivers and prevents plastic from ending up in the ocean. The system does not interfere with regular river activities and is operational 24/7.
Cleaning rivers from plastic pollution with bubbles
Our Bubble Barrier catches plastic over the full width and depth of rivers and prevents plastic from ending up in the ocean. The system does not interfere with regular river activities and is operational 24/7.
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A smart solution to plastic pollution
Bubble Barriers capture plastic in waterways with bubbles. We create a bubble curtain by pumping air through a perforated tube on the bottom of the waterway. The bubble curtain creates an upward current which directs the plastics to the surface. By placing the Bubble Barrier diagonally in the river, the natural flow will push the plastic waste to the side and into the catchment system.
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Help us clean your river
To tackle plastic pollution effectively, we need your help. Because the problem is transboundary by nature it makes it hard to assign ownership.
That’s why we need everyone to take action now. Find out how you can take action so that we can create impact at your location.
Our mission
The Great Bubble Barrier is on a mission to remove plastic pollution from rivers and canals and prevent plastic from reaching the ocean.
We take action by:
- removing plastic pollution from waterways with Bubble Barriers.
- monitoring the amount of plastic in waterways to support policy and measures.
- ensuring sustainable processing of our Bubble Barrier.
- increasing awareness about plastic pollution.
Find out how you can help to achieve this goal:
Collaborate
Want to partner up with The Great Bubble Barrier and support our mission? Find out about the possibilities.
Initiate
Have a location in mind for a Bubble Barrier? Or do you want to find out whether your location is suitable for a Bubble Barrier? Initiate a Bubble Barrier.
Advance
Do you want to support our mission? Our sponsors and funders are crucial for accelerating the placement of Bubble Barriers worldwide. Get in touch!
our impact
Effectively removing plastic from waterways
%
catch rate based on pilot data
size of pieces caught by Bubble Barriers
OBJECTS AND SIZES
All types and shapes
1MM
2M
1 Styrofoam
2 Cigarette butts
3 Candy wrappers
4 Fragment of plastics – Small
5 Straws and cutleries
6 Fragment of plastics – Medium
7 Plastic cups
8 Balloons
9 Garlands/flags
10 Plastic bottles
11 Plastic bags
12 Scooter helmet
13 Football ball
14 Chair
15 Windsurf board
16 Christmas tree
All types and shapes
2 Cigarette butts
3 Candy wrappers
4 Fragment of plastics S
5 Straws and cutleries
6 Fragment of plastics M
7 Plastic cups
8 Balloons
10 Plastic bottles
11 Plastic bags
12 Scooter helmet
13 Football ball
14 Chair
15 Windsurf board
16 Christmas tree
Bubble Barrier benefits
Open for ship traffic
Ships can navigate the Bubble Barrier without obstruction.
Versatile
Our system is suitable for a wide range of locations, without requiring changes to existing local infrastructure.
Extensive reach
The bubble curtain extends across the full width and depth of the waterway.
Safe for fish passage
Migrating fish can pass through the bubble curtain or through the system’s fish passage.
Increases dissolved oxygen
Bubble curtains increase the dissolved oxygen at the site, benefitting the aquatic ecosystem.
Operates 24/7
No operators are needed to ensure the system functions round the clock, while monitoring can be handled remotely.
The latest news
MAY 2024
New Bubble Barrier
in Harlingen
Bubble Barrier Harlingen captures plastic pollution to protect the UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea.
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Sustainable Development Goals
At The Great Bubble Barrier we aim to contribute to a more sustainable future. SDGs that can be linked to our cause are:
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