The fight against plastic pollution can be fought 1 plastic bottle at a time, but let’s do it millions of kilograms at a time.
Every drop in the ocean counts…
and every stream leads to a larger body of water. It's time to discover where our water comes from and where it goes.
Understanding this is the first step to keeping our rivers, and eventually our oceans, free of pollutants.
Have you ever followed a raindrop? It's journey from your rooftop, through the streets, and into our rivers is one we all impact.
River Pollution
As rainwater flows, it can carry with it anything in its path. Urban litter, chemicals, and even soil can be swept away during a storm.
This isn't just about keeping our streets clean; it's about preserving the ecosystems that rely on our rivers for survival.
Think before you throw – your trash has a journey of its own.
Trash at Dams
Dams are not just power generators or flood controllers; they're gatekeepers to our rivers. When outfitted with debris barriers, they can act as a sentinel against the stream of trash heading downstream.
Yet, not all dams have these barriers. It's our role to advocate for and support the installation of these critical defenses.
Trash and debris buildup at a dam. Typically, this debris would be passed downstream to be handled by another party. We aim to stop river pollution at every opportunity, before it reaches downstream. Dams present the perfect opportunity to install trash barriers and properly manage floating river pollution.
Trash Waves
Picture a wave, not of water, but of discarded bottles, bags, and wrappers. These are the waves that pollute our rivers when we ignore the problem of plastic pollution. They threaten wildlife and destroy our natural spaces.
The solution requires resilience and innovation, as we fight back against these waves of waste.
Trash Tsunami at Rio Las Vacas from The Ocean Cleanup
Worthington’s Clean Rivers Initiative is committed to making a difference. We care about the environment which is why we put our words into action.
Capturing river trash starts with these TUFFBOOM litter boom solutions:
TUFFBOOM
The Original Ocean Cleanup boom for stopping floating trash in rivers and lakes.
Economical
Easy Installation
Configurable with Debris skirts above and below.
ODINBoom
Durable HDPE booms for rough conditions and long term use. Lifetime pontoon warranty, highly visible, multiple configuations.
BB20 - Debris Master
The ultimate debris control barrier for tough river and lake conditions. Deep screens stop floating plastic trash and divert it to shoreline collection areas.
River Cleanup Day 2022 started by cleaning the local ditches near our company headquarters. This debris would eventually be washed into local streams and rivers where it could find its way into the ocean.
You can do your part too. Each year, thousands of local groups around the world gather to remove floating plastic debris, river trash, and lake trash. Individually, these groups make a difference. Collectively, they are removing hundreds of thousands of tons of floating garbage from rivers and lakes. Floating trash that would eventually become part of the great ocean garbage patch.
Worthington supports these efforts in words and in action so we all can enjoy the great waterways, lakes, dams and reservoirs for generations to come.
Let's Start Talking
Worthington has a team of dedicated ocean cleanup boom, barrier and floating trash experts ready to answer your questions and guide you on your path to contributing towards a better environment. Call us today to discuss your debris control or to schedule a site visit with our technical experts.
+1 (330) 452-7400
CLEANRIVERS@TUFFBOOM.COM