Jamaica clean-up efforts
Three Gully Sites Now Operational and Managed by Jamaica Crews
Appearing on Clean Currents Coalition
Three Interceptor™ Barriers are now deployed and operational at the mouths of Rae Town, Kingston Pen and Barnes gullies—in advance of the rainy season. In the first four months of operation, 5800 kg of waste has been collected. Of this, 2100 kg was plastic; the majority being half-liter PET water bottles. With each bottle having a median weight of roughly 20 grams, envision the volume prevented from reaching the ocean. This measure provides a baseline for operations launched at the tail-end of a dry season. Read more >>
Appearing on Clean Currents Coalition
Three Interceptor™ Barriers are now deployed and operational at the mouths of Rae Town, Kingston Pen and Barnes gullies—in advance of the rainy season. In the first four months of operation, 5800 kg of waste has been collected. Of this, 2100 kg was plastic; the majority being half-liter PET water bottles. With each bottle having a median weight of roughly 20 grams, envision the volume prevented from reaching the ocean. This measure provides a baseline for operations launched at the tail-end of a dry season. Read more >>
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Trapping Urban Plastic Debris and Waste Before it Reaches the Ocean
Appearing on Clean Currents Coalition
On the southern coast of Jamaica, we are working to trap urban plastic debris and waste before it can enter the Atlantic Ocean, starting with Kingston Harbour coastline, eventually within Hunt’s Bay. Read more >>
Appearing on Clean Currents Coalition
On the southern coast of Jamaica, we are working to trap urban plastic debris and waste before it can enter the Atlantic Ocean, starting with Kingston Harbour coastline, eventually within Hunt’s Bay. Read more >>
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Beach Plastic Sampling Booklet
From The Ocean Global Science Team
Your contribution is essential for our research and adds to our global understanding of factors influencing the accumulation of plastics on coastlines and riverbanks. During your research, you might meet people who are interested in the work you are conducting. As a Citizen Scientist, we consider you to be an ambassador for The Ocean Cleanup. Feel free to tell people about this beach plastic sampling project. Read more >>
From The Ocean Global Science Team
Your contribution is essential for our research and adds to our global understanding of factors influencing the accumulation of plastics on coastlines and riverbanks. During your research, you might meet people who are interested in the work you are conducting. As a Citizen Scientist, we consider you to be an ambassador for The Ocean Cleanup. Feel free to tell people about this beach plastic sampling project. Read more >>
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