
After heavy rainfall, trash will be extracted by excavator or manually
River Impact Barriers are designed to stop plastic under severe weather circumstances (“flash floods”), when 80% of the plastic enters into the oceans
United Nations and governments worldwide have put plastic pollution as a priority on the agenda.
Most River Cleaning efforts are non-for-profit and depend on donations and volunteers.
Prices of Recycled Plastic are increasing because of demand, oil prices and new waste management laws and regulations.
At RiverImpact, our focus is not only to bring positive change to the environment, but also to generate substantial profits through the collection, supply, and utilization of ocean-bound plastics. Our aim is to disrupt the current paradigm, where most operators in the ocean plastics space prioritize impact over commercial value.
At RiverImpact, we recognize the importance of minimizing the harm done to the environment and reducing waste. The collection of oceanbound plastics is currently a thriving industry, generating revenue and growth through partnerships with environmental organizations and NGOs, as well as the certification and sale of ocean plastics to end-users.
Firstly we install a barrier in the river
After heavy rainfall, trash will be extracted by excavator or manually
At riverside, trash will be sorted and separated. Either manual or semi-automatic sorting center.
Recyclables are sold to recyclers, non-recyclables go to final disposal
So-called Oceanbound Recycled Plastic can be sold and used in new premium recycled products
Stop waste from reaching our oceans.
Maximum impact stopping maximum tons of waste, even during severe weather circumstances.
Minimize environmental impact by upstream interception close to urban areas
A cost-effective solution with RiverImpact Barriers to intercept all waste, anytime.
Multiple sources of income makes each project viable.
Extract and separate recyclable plastic and dispose of non-recyclable waste responsibly.
Promoting a circular economy with single use plastic.
Involvement of local government, communities, NGO’s, universities and organizations to raise awareness and responsibility.
Locals take ownership of the projects
Brand RiverImpact Recycled Plastic as a premium.
Market RiverImpact Barriers to local and global sponsors.
Plastic Credits for each ton of rescued RiverImpact Recycled Plastic
Our first major project in Guatemala is cleaning the bay of Puerto San Thomas, Izabal. We have a limited amount of rivers which will be the first cleaned with RiverImpact Barriers in Guatemala.
In cooperation with Fundaeco, the largest NGO in Guatemala and heavily involved in the protection of the eco-systems in Izabal, RiverImpact will implement fourteen RiverImpact Barriers in seven small rivers that pollute the bay of Puerto San Thomas.
The Choluteca River in Honduras is facing a major environmental crisis due to the accumulation of plastic waste. This not only affects the health of the river, but also has negative impacts on the ecosystem and wildlife that depend on it. The situation is particularly alarming, as the Choluteca River serves as a source of water for thousands of people in the region.