This is done to prevent debris from escaping into the ocean. Robotic cleaners join their counterparts already operating in Asia, from Malaysia to Indonesia.
Autonomous drones-scavengers inhibitor It was developed by the nonprofit Ocean Cleanup, which receives funding and support from Coca-Cola and Kia for music groups such as British Coldplay. Kia states that the resulting plastic will be used in production.
How do Interceptor drones work?
Semi-autonomous ships use Interceptor (preventive) solar energy and collect garbage from the water – inside is a conveyor that automatically distributes it to six special tanks, and electronics monitors the uniform filling of each. The cost of each ship is about 500 thousand dollars.
According to a representative of Ocean Cleanup, this is a temporary solution that could reduce the level of ocean pollution from plastic until a more efficient and large-scale option is found. The organization states that it cannot clean rivers and oceans indefinitely.


Autonomous boat Interceptor / Photo Ocean Cleaning
River pollution level is catastrophic
For the fourth year in a row, Coca-Cola was the most active source of garbage in 2021, according to environmental group Break Free From Plastic, which literally counts the number of different brands’ labels on the trash. At the same time, brands such as:
- PepsiCo,
- Unilever
- and Nestle.
At the same time, environmentalists argue that such companies often hide behind “green initiatives”, actively pay for environmental measures and projects, but continue to pollute the environment more and more.
In May 2022, the group selected Vietnam as one of the four largest countries of ocean pollutants. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, this is because rich countries are literally sending their waste to Asia.
Coca-Cola actively helps
Coca-Cola already sponsors ships that will clean 15 rivers and promises to offer 100% biodegradable eco-packaging by 2025. In addition, the company plans to return to the time-tested model – by 2030, it hopes to supply one out of every four drinks in reusable containers for return.
How soon will drones clear the Mekong Delta?
The pilot project in Vietnam will run until about September, and locals are already submitting proposals to Ocean Cleanup that could make litter more efficient. The organization stresses that its group will not allow “green camouflage” initiatives to be used by companies – each sponsor being tested on whether he is ready to change himself to protect the environment.
So what’s the point of Coldplay?
As for Coldplay, after paying for the construction of an interceptor, the group plans to further the idea of cleaning the oceans of plastic with existing tools.