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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 12d

Last week we visited KIMO International in Inverness. We’re proud to be part of this conversation as The Great Bubble Barrier and to come together with a shared goal: cleaner waterways. Spaces like this foster collaboration, invite mutual support, and strengthen our collective impact!

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 14d

From 4–6 November, we’ll be back in Barcelona for @smartcityexpo.bsky.social 2025 — a global meeting point for smart cities and urban innovation.

Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.

#SCEWC25

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · 15d

‪We have been nominated for the KvK Innovatie Top 100 2025 by the @kvk-nl.bsky.social 🎉The winner will be announced on 14 November, but we need your support.

👉Cast your vote: cstu.io/8f1b20
🗳️Voting closes Sunday, 19 October

Thank you for supporting our mission for clean rivers and oceans

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Jun 23

Plastic pollution threatens freshwater ecosystems around the world.

Led by Rotary and developed with UNEP support, a new platform empowers citizen-led action to restore rivers, lakes and wetlands and #BeatPlasticPollution.

🔗 www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Jul 3

Thank you @london.gov.uk! London Climate Action Week was filled with inspiration and opportunities for collaboration. 💙 🫧

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Jul 3

The United Nations Ocean Conference took place from 9 - 13 June in Nice, France, bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries to accelerate global action on ocean protection. 🌊 🇺🇳

Read more about UNOC3 in our latest blog post:
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#UNOC2025

What Happened at the United Nations Ocean Conference

The third United Nations Ocean Conference took place in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025 to advance ocean protection.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Apr 9

Plastic is a useful and durable material, so why do we use it for items we discard in seconds? 🥤 🗑️

In our latest blog post, we look at five plastic-free innovators changing the game: Notpla, MycoBuoys, Grownbio, MYCL and Keel Labs.

From seaweed to fungi, they remind us that change is possible!

5 Plastic-Free Innovators You Should Know About - The Great Bubble Barrier®

In a world so dependent on plastic, what are the alternatives? Meet five plastic-free innovators who developed an alternative to plastic.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 18

Plastic is everywhere, and while it is often praised for being recyclable, the reality is far more complex. ♻️ 🌎

This #WorldRecyclingDay, we want to share our white paper on the nuances of plastic recycling - exploring the most common myths and challenges associated with plastic recycling.

Plastic Recycling - The Great Bubble Barrier®

In this blog post, we aim to answer some of the most common questions and address popular misconceptions around plastic recycling.

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Ilya Lozovsky @ichbinilya.bsky.social · Mar 16

This “bubble barrier” in Amsterdam’s Westerdok prevents plastic debris from flowing out towards the North Sea #cool 👍

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 17

Thanks for visiting @ichbinilya.bsky.social! 💙

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 13

It's easy to get anxious or disillusioned with the current state of our planet (and ocean). But this week we have something to smile about. 💙 🧪

The @oceancensus.bsky.social has discovered over 800 new marine species. This is a great reminder of why we need to preserve our marine ecosystems.

Over 800 new species discovered I Ocean Census

YouTube video by Ocean Census

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 11

Thanks for sharing, Neil! 💙 🫧

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Neil Williams (he/him) @neil-williams.bsky.social · Feb 7

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Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers.

Dutch startup uses air bubbles to remove plastic from rivers

Dutch startup "The Great Bubble Barrier" has been building "air curtains" and removing tons of plastic from rivers since 2017.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 11

We would love to help! 💙 🫧

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Cético Yunquera @cetico.bsky.social · Nov 26

Today, they inaugurated The Great Bubble Barrier in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It’s 235 meters long, the largest ever installed. Its purpose is to block, capture, and collect plastic that unfortunately floats downstream and ends up in the sea and on the nearby beaches. Congrats to all involved!

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 11

Thanks! 💙 🫧

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 11

We zien jullie daar! 💙

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 11

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 11

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Mar 4

Work to develop a global #PlasticsTreaty continues.

The second part of #INC5 on plastic pollution will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 14 August 2025.

More details: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-...

The image features a bright blue background with bold white text announcing the "Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee - INC-5.2." Below the main title, event details are displayed in a smaller font, stating that it will take place from 5 to 14 August 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Icons of a calendar and a location pin visually emphasize these details. The lower part of the image showcases a pattern of outlined illustrations of plastic-related items such as bottles, bags, gloves, straws, and other packaging materials.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 11

Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde has been awarded the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 in the 'Innovation' category. The award was presented by BlueMissionMed in collaboration with @ec.europa.eu.

It was implemented as a pilot for project MAELSTROM_H2020, in partnership with the Municipality of Vila do Conde.

Philip Ehrhorn accepted the Rivers & Lakes award on stage at the European Ocean Days.

All the winners of the Blue Rivers & Lakes Award on stage at the European Ocean days.

Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde aerial view in Portugal.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 5

In December, INC-5 of the Global Plastics Treaty ended without a final agreement. 😥 🇺🇳

@unep.org has announced that the next round of negotiations will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 - 14 August.

What are your ambitions for the next round of negotiations?
What targets would you set?

Second Part of the Fifth Session

UNEP is the global champion for the environment with programmes focusing on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity and more.

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Mar 4

Robots and bubble barriers: How Venice and Portugal are tackling ocean plastic (@euronews.com)

Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde, and project MAELSTROM was recently featured in Euro News' OCEAN series. Watch the full episode below.

Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals

Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it? #Ocean

www.euronews.com

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The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Feb 26

How does a Bubble Barrier work? ⚙️

We create a bubble curtain by pumping air through a perforated tube, which creates an upward current directing plastic to the surface. By placing it diagonally across the river, the flow of the water will push the plastic to the side and into the catchment system.

The Great Bubble Barrier @thegreatbubblebarrier.com · Feb 20

We are on a mission to clean rivers from plastic pollution using bubbles. Keen to lend us a hand? Join our team!

💼 Sales Specialist
⚙️ Project Engineer
💻 PR & Communications Manager

Visit our website to read the full vacancy and submit your application: lnkd.in/d9rrxAgx

The Great Bubble Barrier team with a big bag of plastic waste