Cooum River cleanup: 'Passive device' collects floating debris using natural water flow

Описание: The Cooum River in Chennai, an ancient waterway, faces severe pollution despite significant cleanup efforts. Hundreds of crores have been spent, yet the river remains unclean. Alphameers, a company, is implementing an innovative solution to address the floating solid waste. Their 'passive device' is designed to recover debris in a cost-effective and fuel-free manner. This contraption utilizes the river's natural flow, deploying a diagonal barrier that guides trash and solid waste to the river bank for easy removal. The design minimizes drag force, allowing water to pass while only stopping solid waste. Historically, the Cooum River was a vibrant hub for boat traffic and bathing. Reports indicate that 21,665 tons of waste, including 10% plastics, were removed from the Cooum River in one year (2018). This highlights the immense scale of the problem, with much of the plastic being 'fugitive'—escaping formal collection systems. The company emphasizes the need for scalable, smart solutions that leverage river energy to combat plastic pollution, especially given the global marine ecology threat. The cost-effective solution is significantly cheaper than international alternatives, focusing on simple, intuitive design over high-tech gear. The initiative also underscores the importance of citizen cooperation in waste management. #cooumriver #chennai #rivercleaning #plasticpollution #solidwaste #alphameers #passivedevice #fuelfreetech #marineecology #wastemanagement #waterhyacinth #rivercleanup #environmentalsolution #india #chennaipollution #riverrestoration #floatingdebris #sustainabletech #urbanrivers #waterquality #ecologicalimpact #wastecollection #innovativesolution #cleanrivers #saveourrivers
Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.

All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!

India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more.

Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world!

WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2A...

Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj

Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/

Twitter:   / indiatoday  

Facebook:   / indiatoday