Circular economy activity 1
Name of the Circular Economy Activity Identified:
THE SEABIN PROJECT
Type of the Circular Economy Activity implemented:
RECYCLING OF WASTE STREAMS
Brief Description of the Activity:
The Seabin is a floating rubbish bin that is placed in the water at marinas, docks, yacht clubs and commercial ports, collecting all floating rubbish. Water is sucked in from the surface and passes through the catch bag filter inside the Seabin. The water is then pumped back into the marina, leaving litter and debris trapped in the catch bag, to be disposed of properly.
Material or Flow addressed:
Industrial Sector Involved:
Key Organisation(s):
Other Stakeholders/Value Chain Partners:
WASTE (GENERAL)
OTHER
THE SEABIN PROJECT
WÄRTSILÄ COMPANY, THE CITY OF HELSINKI, THE PORT OF HELSINKI
Life Stage (ambition, planned, pilot, scale-up, implemented)
Planned Duration (Project based or permanent)
PILOT
PROJECT BASED
New Product/s or Service/s Generated:
Potential users demand:
PROJECT BASED
N/A
Website:
Additional Information:
N/A
