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River Cleaning develops modular, scalable barriers designed to intercept plastic waste in rivers before it reaches the ocean.4:15 The system utilises the river's natural current to rotate a series of floating buoys, which guide debris towards the riverbank for collection in containers.11:26 These barriers operate 24 hours a day and require minimal maintenance.11:25 Newer iterations incorporate steel structures and sensors that allow the barrier to lift automatically, enabling large objects or vessels to pass through without obstruction.10:40 While the primary focus remains plastic recovery, the company is currently piloting a version equipped with absorbent sponges to mitigate oil spills.14:29 Installations have occurred in various Italian locations, including the Martesana canal in Milan and the Venice lagoon, with upcoming projects planned for the Po River and Tirana, Albania.16:15 The organisation is currently in negotiations with companies in São Paulo and Paraná to potentially deploy the technology in Brazil.19:25

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