Design Summary (Draft 1)-Sea bin

According to Seabin Using Plastic To Fight Plastics Project (2019), microplastics and microfibres are now considered one of the greatest threats to the marine environment to the marine ecosystem as they collect organic pollutants faster than inorganic particles and marine animals accidentally ingest them. This problem is so acute that the United Nation (UN) is calling for actions to be taken.

It also mentions that Seabin technology captures all surrounding debris and also removes considerable amounts of microplastics 2mm and greater, preventing the particles from breaking down into smaller pieces in the water.

The article states that the Seabin method is cheaper and more time-efficient compared to the manta trawl method. It is able to function on its own at specific areas using suction and runs 24hr. Compared to the manta trawl it has to be done by driving the motorboat around different areas and dragging it to collect the debris.

The Seabin project joins current global efforts to reduce microplastic and microfiber loads in the ocean. More research and development are carried out so that the Seabin will be able to remove even smaller particles of microplastics in the near future.