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[–] Luminocta@lemmy.world 43 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They are doing similar tryouts in Big Rivers now too. But that's a lot harder than cleaning what's already stagnant.

The sheer force of the water and waste is difficult to hold in place with nets. But they're definitely working on it.

I trust programs like this and admire the work. It's a good thing for life in general to get rid of that shit. It's just abysmal that companies still use so much plastic for everything.

[–] ArcaneGadget@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

No doubt it's good work, but the plastic shouldn't get in there in the first place. That was my only point.

[–] pupbiru@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago

it shouldn’t, but realistically it will and given that it’s good to be able to clean it up

[–] Jumi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Earth will survive and heal