Blue Clean Up: Restoring Oceans, Protecting the Future
Advanced technology for a plastic-free ocean.
Blue Cleanup
Blue Cleanup with Tsushima is a project aimed at combating marine plastic pollution, developed to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Located between Japan and Korea, Tsushima Island receives an accumulation of 30,000 to 40,000 cubic meters of plastic waste annually, carried by ocean currents from China, Taiwan, and Korea.
This project aims to collect, sort, and repurpose this waste to reduce its impact on marine ecosystems and establish a sustainable waste management model applicable to other regions worldwide.
The project is built around two main systems:
- Blue Cleanup: A catamaran equipped with a conveyor and rotary filters capable of capturing both macroplastics and microplastics.
- Multimodal Platform: A modular system allowing efficient management of collected plastic waste in hard-to-reach coastal areas.
Why Choose Blue Clean Up?
The innovation reshaping the fight against marine pollution.
Modularity and Versatility
Adapted to various needs, Blue Clean Up offers a scalable solution, from offshore waste collection to coastal depollution.
Secure and Easy Installation
Designed for quick deployment, Blue Clean Up captures macroplastics and microplastics with its automated system.
Environmental Sustainability
With a zero-impact approach, Blue Clean Up removes floating waste while preserving marine life, in line with sustainability goals.
Simplified Transport
Compact and lightweight, Blue Clean Up deploys quickly by land, sea, or air, ensuring an efficient response, even in hard-to-reach areas.
What is the vision behind this project?
The goal of Blue Cleanup extends far beyond simply cleaning coastlines. We aim to transform Tsushima into an international model for sustainable marine plastic waste management. By working with local and international stakeholders, we seek to demonstrate that it is possible to combine environmental protection, technological innovation, and economic development.
This initiative is part of a long-term strategy: making Tsushima a reference center for marine debris management and promoting a transition to sustainable practices on a global scale.
Blue Clean Up: Innovation at the Service of Tsushima
The Tsushima Project is a concrete example of tackling plastic pollution: faced with massive waste accumulation on the island, Blue Clean Up has been deployed as a mobile platform for waste collection and recycling.
This initiative perfectly illustrates how Blue Clean Up can address critical environmental challenges while integrating into the broader fight against marine pollution.
Blue Clean Up In Action: The Tsushima Cleanup Project
The Tsushima Project perfectly illustrates how Blue Clean Up is tackling critical environmental challenges. On this Japanese island, where tons of plastic waste wash ashore each year, Blue Clean Up has been deployed as a mobile platform for waste collection and recovery.
With integrated technology, Blue Clean Up optimizes the removal of floating plastics and marine debris, providing an efficient and eco-friendly solution. This innovation not only cleans the coastlines but also preserves local ecosystems and supports communities affected by pollution.
Beyond Cleanup: Building the Ecosystems of Tomorrow
Blue Clean Up goes far beyond shoreline depollution it is part of a broader strategy to make Tsushima a resilient and replicable island model. In collaboration with local and international partners, several strategic areas are being developed:
- Marine ecosystem restoration, including research on seaweed regeneration and blue carbon capture to boost biodiversity and fight climate change.
- Development of sustainable aquaculture, powered by renewable energy and environmentally responsible practices, creating new local income opportunities.
- Recycling and energy recovery of collected waste, such as fishing nets, ropes, buoys, and marine plastics, using methods like anaerobic digestion.
- Educational tourism and the Tsushima model’s dissemination, through study visits and learning programs designed to inspire other coastal regions worldwide.
Water: A New Space of Opportunities
Our goal is to redefine water usage with Blue Clean Up, a versatile solution for pollution control, marine waste management, and ecological restoration. Designed to address environmental and humanitarian challenges, it adapts to coastal and maritime needs.
