Video 6 of the Ocean Plastic Unit. In this dynamic video, children are encouraged to think like engineers and devise innovative solutions to combat plastic pollution in our oceans. The narrative introduces young viewers to the Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor, a groundbreaking device designed to capture plastic in rivers before it reaches the sea, and FRED, the Floating Robot for Eliminating Debris, which actively cleans our oceans. Additionally, BeBot, a robot created by 4Ocean, targets plastic waste on beaches, preventing it from re-entering the ocean. These cutting-edge technologies serve as a springboard for inspiring children to brainstorm their own ideas for mitigating plastic pollution, emphasizing the importance of proactive environmental stewardship. The video motivates students to consider how they can reduce plastic usage in their daily lives and contribute to larger community efforts, like clean-up brigades. By showcasing real-world applications of engineering and technology, the video aims to cultivate a generation of problem-solvers eager to create a more sustainable and plastic-free ocean environment.

Originally released by Fuelblue, 2024. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 19, 2024.