Matthias Egger

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Matthias Egger

Matthias Egger

@oceanegger

Environmental Scientist @EggerResCons | Director of Environmental & Social Affairs @TheOceanCleanup

St. Gallen, Switzerland Katılım Ekim 2014
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Matthias Egger@oceanegger·
Our new study is a critical call to action for policymakers. We need a robust Global Plastics Treaty addressing the entire lifecycle of plastic—from production to waste management and elimination of accumulated legacy pollution. iopscience.iop.org/article/10.108…
The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup

BREAKING: our latest research shows that the amount of plastic fragments (in mass) in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has increased almost 5x in just seven years. (1/5)

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The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup·
BREAKING: our latest research shows that the amount of plastic fragments (in mass) in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has increased almost 5x in just seven years. (1/5)
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The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup·
BREAKING: We just made our largest ever plastic catch. Interceptor 006 in the Rio Las Vacas, Guatemala, stopped 272 truckloads of trash - equal to 1.4 million kg (3.1 million lbs) - from flowing into the Caribbean Sea. All in a single evening.
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The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup·
LATEST: The first flush of 2024’s rainy season and Interceptor 006 is already preventing tons of trash from flowing into the Caribbean Sea from the Rio Las Vacas, Guatemala. Will this be our largest river catch ever? Keep an eye on our channels while our crew works round the clock with two excavators to remove all the waste! 👀
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The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup·
While the 7 Interceptors in Kingston Harbour gullies have been stopping hundreds of tons of trash from entering the ocean, we also witness the impact these deployments have on local communities, inspiring them to drive systemic change further upstream: youtu.be/dsyHYPTsjU8.
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The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup·
System 03 is designed to catch plastic, not fish. We have incorporated years of technical and scientific learning into our technology to ensure maximum environmental benefits. Our Senior Environmental Manager, Maíra Proietti, introduces how we ensure efficient cleanup operations in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch while keeping marine wildlife safe:
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Matthias Egger@oceanegger·
Our new study highlights the widespread and lasting harm caused by plastic in the ocean and the impact on marine ecosystems that could last for centuries. We can only resolve this environmental crisis by working together on multiple solutions - together. theoceancleanup.com/updates/lastin…
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Matthias Egger@oceanegger·
To end ocean plastic pollution, we must find solutions along the entire value chain, from production to end-of-life. Environmentally sound cleanups such as by @TheOceanCleanup mitigate harm done by plastic that is already in the ocean today. theoceancleanup.com/updates/highes…
The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup

Cleaning up the ocean garbage patches is essential to end plastic pollution, but it's vital to do so in an environmentally sound way. This is how we approach it: theoceancleanup.com/updates/highes….

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The Ocean Cleanup@TheOceanCleanup·
Today, for the very first time, we will livestream a plastic extraction from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Tune in at 6pm CET/ 9am PST/12pm EST here on X.
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Matthias Egger@oceanegger·
Farewell Jenny, and welcome System 03! The newest cleanup system of @TheOceanCleanup is on its way to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is replacing System 002 (aka Jenny) - a system that has helped clean an area of 8,352 km2 (1/5th of the Netherlands). theoceancleanup.com/updates/what-j…
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Boyan Slat
Boyan Slat@BoyanSlat·
Interesting new study from @UniUtrecht. Conclusions in line with our previous research: 1) most plastic in the ocean are large objects 2) the plastic in the ocean is very persistent & is mainly floating on the sea surface 3) inflow is much lower than the big numbers often quoted
Phys.org@physorg_com

#Plastic litter in oceans overestimated but could persist longer than expected, study suggests @NatureGeosci doi.org/gskf8s phys.org/news/2023-08-p…

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Matthias Egger@oceanegger·
Ocean garbage patches are high plastic exposure risk areas for oceanic birds, particularly for threatened species. Limiting plastic waste production, improving waste management and cleaning up legacy pollution are key to addressing impacts. nature.com/articles/s4146…
BirdLife Marine@BirdLifeMarine

Tracking data for 7137 petrels of 77 species reveal high plastic exposure risk in the Med/Black Seas, NE & NW Pacific, S Atlantic & SW Indian Oceans Threatened species shared more of the risk, which occurred across many countries' waters & the high seas nature.com/articles/s4146…

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Matthias Egger@oceanegger·
Had a great day #blokarting with the Environmental and Social Affairs team @TheOceanCleanup. Proud to be part of this fun, kind, and knowledgeable team. Together, we investigate the risks and benefits of cleaning up legacy plastic pollution in rivers and on the high seas.
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Matthias Egger@oceanegger·
Our latest research shows that coastal species can survive and reproduce on plastic debris afloat in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with as yet unknown consequences for species naturally living on the high seas. #additional-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nature.com/articles/s4155…
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