Seabin Project - How Floating Trash Bins Are Cleaning Our Oceans
Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter our oceans, harming marine life and polluting coastlines. But what if there was a simple way to clean up the mess? Enter the Seabin Project—a floating trash collector that’s making a huge impact.
Developed by Australian surfers Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, the Seabin is essentially an ocean vacuum that skims the surface of the water, capturing plastics, microplastics, and even oil residue.
How It Works:
Floating Bin Placement: Seabins are installed in marinas, harbors, and ports where waste accumulates.
Continuous Filtration: The bin sucks in water and collects trash, oil, and pollutants before pumping clean water back into the sea.
Daily Collection: Seabins can capture up to 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) of trash per day—that’s over 1.4 tons of plastic per year from just one unit!
Why It Matters:
Tackles Plastic Pollution before it reaches the open ocean.
Affordable & Scalable, making it easy for communities to adopt.
Removes Microplastics, which are nearly impossible to collect otherwise.
The Impact So Far
Seabins are now deployed in over 50 countries, with thousands of floating bins quietly working to clean our waters 24/7. From the Mediterranean Sea to the San Diego Bay, Seabin Project is proving that small changes lead to big environmental wins.
Want to help? Support ocean conservation efforts and consider funding a Seabin installation in your community!
