Original article written by: Trinity Sparke
As the world struggles with the growing issue of plastic waste, a creative solution has surfaced that is capturing the attention of viewers everywhere. The Manta, an ocean-degrading boat created by The Sea Cleaners, is a product of innovative technology, as revealed by climate-positive content maker Sam Bentley.
Bentley explains the Manta's workings, demonstrating that it can run on a mix of solar and wind energy for up to 20 hours per day. The boat is noteworthy for having a waste-to-energy conversion unit that produces fuel from collected plastic garbage, offering a sustainable source of power. Three tons of plastic garbage may be removed from the ocean by the Manta in an hour, and it is then sorted into different material categories for recycling on land, such as plastics, glass, and aluminum.