Australia: Exploring New Paths for Marine Plastic Waste Clean - up

Surrounded by the sea on all sides, the problem of marine plastic waste has always plagued Australia. To effectively solve this problem, Australia is actively exploring new clean - up paths.



Australia has cooperated with scientific research institutions to develop a new type of marine plastic waste clean - up equipment. This equipment uses advanced satellite positioning and automatic identification technologies to accurately locate plastic waste in the ocean and salvage it through special mechanical devices. In a pilot project in the waters near Sydney, the equipment successfully cleaned up several tons of marine plastic waste within one month, with remarkable results.



At the same time, the Australian government has increased its efforts in garbage management in coastal areas. In coastal cities and ports, garbage collection and treatment facilities have been improved to prevent land - based garbage from flowing into the ocean. For example, in the port of Melbourne, special garbage interception nets have been set up, effectively reducing the amount of plastic waste in the waters near the port.

In addition, Australia has actively carried out international cooperation and jointly discussed marine plastic waste governance plans with neighboring countries. By sharing experiences and technologies, regional cooperation has been strengthened to jointly address the global problem of marine plastic pollution.

The Australian Minister for the Environment said that protecting the marine ecological environment is an important responsibility of Australia. Through continuous exploration and innovation, efforts will be made to reduce marine plastic waste and restore the vitality of the ocean.