The Great Bubble Barrier
@thegreatbubblebarrier.com
A Smart Solution to Plastic Pollution.
A Dutch social enterprise, founded in 2017, which developed an effective technology to stop plastic pollution in rivers before it flows into our oceans, using bubbles.
www.thegreatbubblebarrier.com
A Dutch social enterprise, founded in 2017, which developed an effective technology to stop plastic pollution in rivers before it flows into our oceans, using bubbles.
www.thegreatbubblebarrier.com
The United Nations High Seas Treaty has finally been ratified 🌏 🐠
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The United Nations High Seas Treaty has finally been ratified 🌏 🐠
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
A few weeks ago, our co-founder travelled to Rio de Janeiro to proudly represent The Great Bubble Barrier at this year’s Earthshot Week and celebrate this year's winners!
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A few weeks ago, our co-founder travelled to Rio de Janeiro to proudly represent The Great Bubble Barrier at this year’s Earthshot Week and celebrate this year's winners!
Make a one-off donation as a company or individual, and honour someone special with a gift that truly makes an impact 🎁
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Make a one-off donation as a company or individual, and honour someone special with a gift that truly makes an impact 🎁
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
“Je kan alles in het water gooien, maar je mag er niet zomaar iets neerleggen.” Aldus co-founder Francis Zoet in een recent interview met @Telegraaf.nl. “Het gekke is dat niemand verantwoordelijk is voor plastic in water.”
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Je kan alles in het water gooien, maar je mag er niet zomaar iets neerleggen.” Aldus co-founder Francis Zoet in een recent interview met @Telegraaf.nl. “Het gekke is dat niemand verantwoordelijk is voor plastic in water.”
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
Last week we visited KIMO International in Inverness. We’re proud to be part of this conversation as The Great Bubble Barrier and to come together with a shared goal: cleaner waterways. Spaces like this foster collaboration, invite mutual support, and strengthen our collective impact!
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Last week we visited KIMO International in Inverness. We’re proud to be part of this conversation as The Great Bubble Barrier and to come together with a shared goal: cleaner waterways. Spaces like this foster collaboration, invite mutual support, and strengthen our collective impact!
From 4–6 November, we’ll be back in Barcelona for @smartcityexpo.bsky.social 2025 — a global meeting point for smart cities and urban innovation.
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25
October 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
From 4–6 November, we’ll be back in Barcelona for @smartcityexpo.bsky.social 2025 — a global meeting point for smart cities and urban innovation.
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25
We have been nominated for the KvK Innovatie Top 100 2025 by the @kvk-nl.bsky.social 🎉The winner will be announced on 14 November, but we need your support.
👉Cast your vote: cstu.io/8f1b20
🗳️Voting closes Sunday, 19 October
Thank you for supporting our mission for clean rivers and oceans
👉Cast your vote: cstu.io/8f1b20
🗳️Voting closes Sunday, 19 October
Thank you for supporting our mission for clean rivers and oceans
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October 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We have been nominated for the KvK Innovatie Top 100 2025 by the @kvk-nl.bsky.social 🎉The winner will be announced on 14 November, but we need your support.
👉Cast your vote: cstu.io/8f1b20
🗳️Voting closes Sunday, 19 October
Thank you for supporting our mission for clean rivers and oceans
👉Cast your vote: cstu.io/8f1b20
🗳️Voting closes Sunday, 19 October
Thank you for supporting our mission for clean rivers and oceans
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Plastic pollution threatens freshwater ecosystems around the world.
Led by Rotary and developed with UNEP support, a new platform empowers citizen-led action to restore rivers, lakes and wetlands and #BeatPlasticPollution.
🔗 www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Led by Rotary and developed with UNEP support, a new platform empowers citizen-led action to restore rivers, lakes and wetlands and #BeatPlasticPollution.
🔗 www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
June 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Plastic pollution threatens freshwater ecosystems around the world.
Led by Rotary and developed with UNEP support, a new platform empowers citizen-led action to restore rivers, lakes and wetlands and #BeatPlasticPollution.
🔗 www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Led by Rotary and developed with UNEP support, a new platform empowers citizen-led action to restore rivers, lakes and wetlands and #BeatPlasticPollution.
🔗 www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
The United Nations Ocean Conference took place from 9 - 13 June in Nice, France, bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries to accelerate global action on ocean protection. 🌊 🇺🇳
Read more about UNOC3 in our latest blog post:
thegreatbubblebarrier.com/what-happene...
#UNOC2025
Read more about UNOC3 in our latest blog post:
thegreatbubblebarrier.com/what-happene...
#UNOC2025
What Happened at the United Nations Ocean Conference
The third United Nations Ocean Conference took place in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025 to advance ocean protection.
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July 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The United Nations Ocean Conference took place from 9 - 13 June in Nice, France, bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries to accelerate global action on ocean protection. 🌊 🇺🇳
Read more about UNOC3 in our latest blog post:
thegreatbubblebarrier.com/what-happene...
#UNOC2025
Read more about UNOC3 in our latest blog post:
thegreatbubblebarrier.com/what-happene...
#UNOC2025
Plastic is a useful and durable material, so why do we use it for items we discard in seconds? 🥤 🗑️
In our latest blog post, we look at five plastic-free innovators changing the game: Notpla, MycoBuoys, Grownbio, MYCL and Keel Labs.
From seaweed to fungi, they remind us that change is possible!
In our latest blog post, we look at five plastic-free innovators changing the game: Notpla, MycoBuoys, Grownbio, MYCL and Keel Labs.
From seaweed to fungi, they remind us that change is possible!
5 Plastic-Free Innovators You Should Know About - The Great Bubble Barrier®
In a world so dependent on plastic, what are the alternatives? Meet five plastic-free innovators who developed an alternative to plastic.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Plastic is a useful and durable material, so why do we use it for items we discard in seconds? 🥤 🗑️
In our latest blog post, we look at five plastic-free innovators changing the game: Notpla, MycoBuoys, Grownbio, MYCL and Keel Labs.
From seaweed to fungi, they remind us that change is possible!
In our latest blog post, we look at five plastic-free innovators changing the game: Notpla, MycoBuoys, Grownbio, MYCL and Keel Labs.
From seaweed to fungi, they remind us that change is possible!
Plastic is everywhere, and while it is often praised for being recyclable, the reality is far more complex. ♻️ 🌎
This #WorldRecyclingDay, we want to share our white paper on the nuances of plastic recycling - exploring the most common myths and challenges associated with plastic recycling.
This #WorldRecyclingDay, we want to share our white paper on the nuances of plastic recycling - exploring the most common myths and challenges associated with plastic recycling.
Plastic Recycling - The Great Bubble Barrier®
In this blog post, we aim to answer some of the most common questions and address popular misconceptions around plastic recycling.
thegreatbubblebarrier.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Plastic is everywhere, and while it is often praised for being recyclable, the reality is far more complex. ♻️ 🌎
This #WorldRecyclingDay, we want to share our white paper on the nuances of plastic recycling - exploring the most common myths and challenges associated with plastic recycling.
This #WorldRecyclingDay, we want to share our white paper on the nuances of plastic recycling - exploring the most common myths and challenges associated with plastic recycling.
It's easy to get anxious or disillusioned with the current state of our planet (and ocean). But this week we have something to smile about. 💙 🧪
The @oceancensus.bsky.social has discovered over 800 new marine species. This is a great reminder of why we need to preserve our marine ecosystems.
The @oceancensus.bsky.social has discovered over 800 new marine species. This is a great reminder of why we need to preserve our marine ecosystems.
Over 800 new species discovered I Ocean Census
YouTube video by Ocean Census
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March 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It's easy to get anxious or disillusioned with the current state of our planet (and ocean). But this week we have something to smile about. 💙 🧪
The @oceancensus.bsky.social has discovered over 800 new marine species. This is a great reminder of why we need to preserve our marine ecosystems.
The @oceancensus.bsky.social has discovered over 800 new marine species. This is a great reminder of why we need to preserve our marine ecosystems.
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Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers.
Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers.
Dutch startup uses air bubbles to remove plastic from rivers
Dutch startup "The Great Bubble Barrier" has been building "air curtains" and removing tons of plastic from rivers since 2017.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers.
Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers.
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Today, they inaugurated The Great Bubble Barrier in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It’s 235 meters long, the largest ever installed. Its purpose is to block, capture, and collect plastic that unfortunately floats downstream and ends up in the sea and on the nearby beaches. Congrats to all involved!
November 26, 2023 at 8:17 AM
Today, they inaugurated The Great Bubble Barrier in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It’s 235 meters long, the largest ever installed. Its purpose is to block, capture, and collect plastic that unfortunately floats downstream and ends up in the sea and on the nearby beaches. Congrats to all involved!
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Work to develop a global #PlasticsTreaty continues.
The second part of #INC5 on plastic pollution will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 14 August 2025.
More details: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-...
The second part of #INC5 on plastic pollution will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 14 August 2025.
More details: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-...
March 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Work to develop a global #PlasticsTreaty continues.
The second part of #INC5 on plastic pollution will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 14 August 2025.
More details: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-...
The second part of #INC5 on plastic pollution will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 14 August 2025.
More details: www.unep.org/inc-plastic-...
Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde has been awarded the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 in the 'Innovation' category. The award was presented by BlueMissionMed in collaboration with @ec.europa.eu.
It was implemented as a pilot for project MAELSTROM_H2020, in partnership with the Municipality of Vila do Conde.
It was implemented as a pilot for project MAELSTROM_H2020, in partnership with the Municipality of Vila do Conde.
March 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde has been awarded the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 in the 'Innovation' category. The award was presented by BlueMissionMed in collaboration with @ec.europa.eu.
It was implemented as a pilot for project MAELSTROM_H2020, in partnership with the Municipality of Vila do Conde.
It was implemented as a pilot for project MAELSTROM_H2020, in partnership with the Municipality of Vila do Conde.
In December, INC-5 of the Global Plastics Treaty ended without a final agreement. 😥 🇺🇳
@unep.org has announced that the next round of negotiations will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 - 14 August.
What are your ambitions for the next round of negotiations?
What targets would you set?
@unep.org has announced that the next round of negotiations will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 - 14 August.
What are your ambitions for the next round of negotiations?
What targets would you set?
Second Part of the Fifth Session
UNEP is the global champion for the environment with programmes focusing on sustainable development, climate, biodiversity and more.
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March 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
In December, INC-5 of the Global Plastics Treaty ended without a final agreement. 😥 🇺🇳
@unep.org has announced that the next round of negotiations will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 - 14 August.
What are your ambitions for the next round of negotiations?
What targets would you set?
@unep.org has announced that the next round of negotiations will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 - 14 August.
What are your ambitions for the next round of negotiations?
What targets would you set?
Robots and bubble barriers: How Venice and Portugal are tackling ocean plastic (@euronews.com)
Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde, and project MAELSTROM was recently featured in Euro News' OCEAN series. Watch the full episode below.
Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde, and project MAELSTROM was recently featured in Euro News' OCEAN series. Watch the full episode below.
Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals
Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it? #Ocean
www.euronews.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Robots and bubble barriers: How Venice and Portugal are tackling ocean plastic (@euronews.com)
Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde, and project MAELSTROM was recently featured in Euro News' OCEAN series. Watch the full episode below.
Bubble Barrier Vila do Conde, and project MAELSTROM was recently featured in Euro News' OCEAN series. Watch the full episode below.
How does a Bubble Barrier work? ⚙️
We create a bubble curtain by pumping air through a perforated tube, which creates an upward current directing plastic to the surface. By placing it diagonally across the river, the flow of the water will push the plastic to the side and into the catchment system.
We create a bubble curtain by pumping air through a perforated tube, which creates an upward current directing plastic to the surface. By placing it diagonally across the river, the flow of the water will push the plastic to the side and into the catchment system.
February 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
How does a Bubble Barrier work? ⚙️
We create a bubble curtain by pumping air through a perforated tube, which creates an upward current directing plastic to the surface. By placing it diagonally across the river, the flow of the water will push the plastic to the side and into the catchment system.
We create a bubble curtain by pumping air through a perforated tube, which creates an upward current directing plastic to the surface. By placing it diagonally across the river, the flow of the water will push the plastic to the side and into the catchment system.
We are on a mission to clean rivers from plastic pollution using bubbles. Keen to lend us a hand? Join our team!
💼 Sales Specialist
⚙️ Project Engineer
💻 PR & Communications Manager
Visit our website to read the full vacancy and submit your application: lnkd.in/d9rrxAgx
💼 Sales Specialist
⚙️ Project Engineer
💻 PR & Communications Manager
Visit our website to read the full vacancy and submit your application: lnkd.in/d9rrxAgx
February 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We are on a mission to clean rivers from plastic pollution using bubbles. Keen to lend us a hand? Join our team!
💼 Sales Specialist
⚙️ Project Engineer
💻 PR & Communications Manager
Visit our website to read the full vacancy and submit your application: lnkd.in/d9rrxAgx
💼 Sales Specialist
⚙️ Project Engineer
💻 PR & Communications Manager
Visit our website to read the full vacancy and submit your application: lnkd.in/d9rrxAgx
Did you know that over 90% of plastic is never #recycled?
🧃 Of 350 million tonnes produced yearly, only 9% gets recycled.
Many plastic items end up in rivers, like this bottle cap. Recycling alone will never be the ultimate solution. We need to focus on prevention, reduction and cleanup.
🧃 Of 350 million tonnes produced yearly, only 9% gets recycled.
Many plastic items end up in rivers, like this bottle cap. Recycling alone will never be the ultimate solution. We need to focus on prevention, reduction and cleanup.
February 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Did you know that over 90% of plastic is never #recycled?
🧃 Of 350 million tonnes produced yearly, only 9% gets recycled.
Many plastic items end up in rivers, like this bottle cap. Recycling alone will never be the ultimate solution. We need to focus on prevention, reduction and cleanup.
🧃 Of 350 million tonnes produced yearly, only 9% gets recycled.
Many plastic items end up in rivers, like this bottle cap. Recycling alone will never be the ultimate solution. We need to focus on prevention, reduction and cleanup.
#Plastic is found in increasing quantities inside our bodies.
The potential health hazards are still largely unknown, but plastic in our organs and tissues has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and hormonal disruptions.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The potential health hazards are still largely unknown, but plastic in our organs and tissues has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and hormonal disruptions.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests
Research looking at tissue from postmortems between 1997 and 2024 finds upward trend in contamination
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
#Plastic is found in increasing quantities inside our bodies.
The potential health hazards are still largely unknown, but plastic in our organs and tissues has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and hormonal disruptions.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The potential health hazards are still largely unknown, but plastic in our organs and tissues has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and hormonal disruptions.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hi there!
We are The Great Bubble Barrier® and we capture plastic pollution in rivers.. by using bubbles. 🫧
Join us in our mission for Plastic-Free Rivers.
#BubbleBarrier
We are The Great Bubble Barrier® and we capture plastic pollution in rivers.. by using bubbles. 🫧
Join us in our mission for Plastic-Free Rivers.
#BubbleBarrier
February 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Hi there!
We are The Great Bubble Barrier® and we capture plastic pollution in rivers.. by using bubbles. 🫧
Join us in our mission for Plastic-Free Rivers.
#BubbleBarrier
We are The Great Bubble Barrier® and we capture plastic pollution in rivers.. by using bubbles. 🫧
Join us in our mission for Plastic-Free Rivers.
#BubbleBarrier