The longest floating structure in history is about to hit the ocean. It might fix a big problem.
It's called The Ocean Cleanup, and it's a 1.2-mile-long system designed to collect and remove plastic from the ocean. For two years, it will hang out in the ocean, hopefully to begin undoing what we've done for decades: polluted the heck out of the water with plastic trash.
Continue Reading http://www.upworthy.com
Join the Discussion