fbpx
Bubble Barrier Amsterdam: A Success in Tackling Plastic Pollution

Bubble Barrier Amsterdam: A Success in Tackling Plastic Pollution

In 2019, Amsterdam became the first city in the world to deploy the innovative Bubble Barrier technology in its iconic canals. Initially launched as a pilot, this pioneering solution has proven its effectiveness and is now set to become a permanent feature in the...
Research into the Effects of Plastic Pollution on Human Rights

Research into the Effects of Plastic Pollution on Human Rights

Author: Jacqueline HaitzEditor: Judith de Waard Research[1] shows that every stage of the plastic life cycle harms the environment and human rights. In June, the UN Human Rights Council commissioned a three-year study on “Plastic Pollution and Its Implications...
Meet our Impact Researcher, Finn Begemann

Meet our Impact Researcher, Finn Begemann

Understanding and quantifying our impact is an essential part of the work we do at The Great Bubble Barrier. Today we chat with Finn Begemann, our former Impact Researcher, to learn more about how our Science Department explores and analyses our impact. Author: Judith...
How Do We Monitor Plastic Pollution in Rivers?

How Do We Monitor Plastic Pollution in Rivers?

Bubble Barriers are effective tools for catching plastic pollution in rivers. After removing the plastic waste from waterways, we are able to closely sort and monitor the catch. The collected data provides us with valuable insights into the levels of pollution in...
7 Organisations Tackling Plastic Pollution in our Waterways

7 Organisations Tackling Plastic Pollution in our Waterways

Plastic pollution is a major threat to our waterways, affecting ecosystems and human health. Tackling this problem requires creative and collaborative solutions. Meet 7 organisations tackling plastic pollution in our rivers and canals. By Jacqueline Haitz 1. Seabin...
The Plastic Soup in Rivers

The Plastic Soup in Rivers

By Anne Marieke Eveleens When we think of plastic pollution in water, we often associate it with ‘the Plastic Soup’ in the ocean. But have you heard of the plastic problem in our local rivers? New research suggests plastics can stay in waterways for...