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Mumbai will deploy barriers to stop the flow of plastic waste into the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean in 2026.

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The initial systems deployed in Mumbai are expected to recover between 61 to 92 tonnes of plastic per year.

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Mumbai's Oceans Get Plastic Shield in 2026

10 Feb

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Summary

Mumbai will deploy barriers to stop plastic waste flow by 2026.
Systems aim to recover 61-92 tonnes of plastic annually.
City releases 5 million kg of plastic waste into the sea yearly.

Mumbai's Oceans Get Plastic Shield in 2026

In 2026, Mumbai will see the deployment of innovative barriers designed to halt the flow of plastic waste into the Arabian and Indian Oceans. This crucial initiative is led by The Ocean Cleanup, a Netherlands-based non-profit, in partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

The technology will be implemented in phases, starting before the monsoon season. Initial deployments will focus on the Trombay and Malad waterways, identified as major contributors to ocean-bound plastic. These systems are projected to recover between 61 and 92 tonnes of plastic annually once operational.