The Ocean Cleanup Interceptor 020 is set to be launched by the organization by the end of 2023 in a bid to help reduce the amount of plastic entering the sea in Indonesia. The new deployment is part of a larger initiative thanks to the Global Implementation Partnership that was created in 2021 with Coca-Cola along with additional financial support from ThatGamingCompany and True Venture. The Interceptor 020 will be deployed on the Cisadane River where it will help to reduce marine plastic pollution by 70% by 2025.
Director General of Water Resources, Ministry of Public Works and Housing of Indonesia Jarot Widyoko spoke on the deployment of The Ocean Cleanup Interceptor 020 saying, "We are pleased to support the involvement of The Ocean Cleanup and the Government of the Netherlands to deploy the Interceptor on the Cisadane River. This is a step forward towards contributing together with the Government of Tangerang Regency to reduce the plastic waste from rivers into the ocean."
Marine Plastic Cleanup Initiatives
The Ocean Cleanup Interceptor 020 Will Be Deployed in Indonesia
Trend Themes
1. Marine Plastic Cleanup - Initiatives to clean up plastic from the ocean are gaining interest and investment, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in waste management technology and solutions.
2. River Plastic Reduction - Efforts to reduce plastic in rivers are becoming a key focus of waste management, requiring innovation in river cleanup technology and collaboration with governments and businesses.
3. Public-private Partnerships for Sustainable Goals - Collaboration between governments and private sector organizations is being encouraged to achieve sustainable goals, with opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of sustainable products and services across industries.
Industry Implications
1. Waste Management - The increasing focus on reducing plastic waste in the ocean and rivers presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of new waste management technologies and solutions.
2. Environmental Services - The demand for environmental services to mitigate the impact of waste on the environment is increasing, creating opportunities for innovative businesses to develop effective and sustainable solutions for clients.
3. Beverage Industry - The partnership between Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup highlights the responsibility of beverage companies to reduce plastic waste, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable packaging and recycling technologies.