5 Biggest Ocean Cleaning Companies and Startups

In this article, we discuss the 5 biggest ocean cleaning companies and startups. If you want to read our complete list, go directly to 12 Biggest Ocean Cleaning Companies and Startups.

5. AlphaMERS

AlphaMERS is an Indian organization that develops solutions to remove trash and pollution from waterways. AlphaMERS also provides oil spill response services. The company’s primary fence to catch trash from waterways is made of stainless steel mesh. The fence floats a couple of feet above the water and dips about 16 inches below. The Indian company is known for a floating barrier that has stopped over a million pounds of trash, weed and plastics from reaching the sea from the rivers. The barrier uses natural water currents and does not need a crew or boats.

It’s welcoming to see an Indian startup in the list as the country is facing a crisis when it comes to water management and water pollution. A large percentage of rivers, lakes and other water resources in the country are polluted with sewage and solid wastes due to poor management and lack of infrastructure. Reports also suggest that close to 80% of the water resources in India are polluted. Experts also believe a whopping 40% of people may not have a connection to a clean water source by 2030.