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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Ethan Hamilton

'A mix between a pool skimmer and a trash can': Newcastle's second Seabin

Removing Marine litter: Organisers say Seabins can filter up to 600,000 litres of water a day for rubbish, organic matter, microplastics and plastic fibres.

A SECOND Seabin is fighting marine pollution in Newcastle harbour, with the first unit picking up more than half a tonne of litter since December.

Described by data and program manager Solomon Wadani as "a mix between a pool skimmer and a trash can", Seabin units use the water's surface tension, and small pump, to filter around 600,000 litres of water a day.

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