PIP_Hirtenberger_18_19 - Mission Clean oceans for future generations

Analysis of the current situation of plastic garbage in oceans and the current value chain of collected plastic. Evaluation of existing solutions for ocean cleaning , from collection to recycling and further utilization. Identification of existing technologies that can be adapted or used to clean up the ocean. Finding of new solutions and description of new technology concepts. Development of concepts for the further recycling process on the collection spot and reuse of the collected garbage. Development of a working prototype to demonstrate the concept.