River trent

An internet search of virtually any city or country in the world followed by the words “river rubbish” “lake rubbish” or “harbor rubbish” will produce an array of ugly images revealing a global problem. A problem that impacts the environment, the economy, and the quality of life in communities everywhere.

River pollution is having a profound impact on the world’s waterways as it travels downstream to the oceans where scientists are warning that its long term effects will be mass extinctions and ecosystem collapse.   Every year, roughly 14 billion pounds of waste is swept out to our oceans via rivers and canals. The visual, public health, and economic impacts on the adjacent communities are substantial and is creating tremendous environmental problems.   

The River Trent, considered the fourth most polluted river in the UK, will benefit enormously from Think Ocean Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor restoring its environment and improving the health and economy of our community.   
Restoring the health of world’s waterways and addressing the accumulation of waste in its oceans is a massive challenge that we, Think Ocean, want to tackle from inside out or “from inland to oceans”.   
The first prototype Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor was installed at the mouth of the Jones Falls in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in May of 2014. Since that time it has removed mote than 200 tons of trash and debris a year.

Demonstrated Results 

1) Cleaner Waterways 

The primary benefit of our  Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor is achieving cleaner waterways. Unlike other systems,  Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor effectively removes a tremendous range of debris from cigarette butts to 1000 pound logs.

2) Lower Costs

Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor collect and remove trash and debris at a fraction of the per ton cost of other systems for the following reasons:  

 
 * Use all renewable energy, therefore, fuel costs are minimized.
 * Effectively contain and remove rubbish and debris at a single point before it disperses into the    river, avoiding substantial retrieval and environmental costs.
 * Use reusable refuse containers (i.e., dumpsters instead of disposable nets) thus reducing operational costs. 

Data Collection 

Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor provides a means and opportunity for measurement and analysis of pollutants. This data can be an important tool in measuring the effectiveness of other efforts to control litter.  
 
Reduction of Nutrient Load

Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor can significantly reduce the amount of organic solids entering the waterway by hundreds of tons annually, substantially lowering the overall nutrient load.   

Education & Public Image  

Waterwheel Powered Rubbish Interceptor afford the opportunity to educate the public about the problems of river pollution and the role individuals citizens can have in solving the problem. It also provides a constant demonstration of efforts to protect the environment utilizing sustainable technologies.