Venice and Portugal are making big moves to fight plastic pollution with cutting-edge technology. In Venice, a high-tech robot is cruising through the city’s famous canals, scooping up plastic litter before it sinks and becomes nearly impossible to remove. Meanwhile, in Portugal, a brilliant bubble barrier—created by a Dutch startup—is using a curtain of tiny bubbles to gently guide plastic waste to a collection point, keeping it from reaching the ocean. These creative solutions prove that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, offering hope for cleaner waterways and a healthier planet.
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