Land Rover BAR install the UK's first Seabin
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Land Rover BAR have partnered with Seabin Pty to install the UK's first Seabin on the pontoon of the team's base in Portsmouth. The Seabin, an automated rubbish collection device, will sit alongside 1,000 oysters housed in protected cages on the dock, introduced as part of the Solent Oyster Restoration Project with Blue Marine Foundation and launched in 2015.
Each Seabin collects floating debris and micro plastics down to 2mm in diameter and has the capability to collect 83,000 plastic shopping bags or 20,000 plastic bottles per year. The team are expecting to remove half a tonne of debris from the waters around The Camber each year, as-well as removing pollutants such as oils and detergents.
Land Rover BAR was one of the early supporters during the initial Crowdfunding campaign that made the Seabin project possible and the UK's model is also the World's first commercial unit to be installed. The team are committed to protecting their 'pitch' and reducing their environmental footprint by working with exclusive sustainably partner, 11th Hour Racing, partners and suppliers to identify and communicate new innovative solutions to deliver further positive change.
- Seabin installed on Land Rover BAR pontoon, Old Portsmouth
- Each Seabin has the capability to collect 83,000 plastic shopping bags or 20,000 plastic bottles per year (1/2 ton)
- Partnership forms part of the team's ongoing goal to be the most sustainable sports team in the World
MDL Marinas, who installed the Land Rover BAR pontoon system, are supportive of the team's sustainability practices, "After designing and installing the Solent Oyster refuge equipment we're delighted to be helping with the installation of the Sea Bin. MDL is always striving to support new initiatives that remove pollutants in our waters and protect the local ecosystem. The SeaBin is a fantastic idea, and proven to do the job!" commented Dean Smith, Commercial Director.
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