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🌊 Half of the "Great Pacific garbage patch" has been eliminated

Published: 29.04.2026

🌊 Half of the "Great Pacific garbage patch" has been eliminated

Historical progress has been achieved in the effort to clean up the massive accumulation of plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean. According to a report by THP, the international organization "The Ocean Cleanup" stated in its April update that 50% of all pollution has already been collected using advanced robotic systems.

This milestone was made possible by "System-04," an AI-driven technology equipped with specialized underwater robots. These robots are capable of filtering out even microplastics without harming marine life. While experts previously estimated that solving this problem would take 20 years, the implementation of modern technology has significantly accelerated the timeline.

All recovered plastic will be recycled and repurposed for the production of construction materials and textiles. Under the approved plan, the waters of the Pacific Ocean are expected to be completely cleared of plastic accumulations by 2030.