About The Plastic Hunter

The Plastic Hunter is a portable floating wetland unit designed to capture microplastics from rivers and lakes. Project Plastic developed this affordable device to address microplastic pollution in aquatic environments. The system uses plant root biofilters to passively collect debris.

The device operates through a three-step process. First, operators deploy it in contaminated waterways where microplastics adhere to root filters over time. Furthermore, once the root pad saturates with debris, teams remove the center pad and clean sediment from the filter for disposal or analysis.

Key Features

• Also uses passive bioaccumulation rather than active pumping systems.
• Furthermore, the portable design enables rapid deployment across multiple river sites.
• In addition, root biofilters provide natural filtration without electricity requirements.
• Additionally, the device collects microplastics from both rivers and lakes.

Access and Data

The Plastic Hunter operates on a commercial pay-for-use model. Teams and organizations can deploy units through Project Plastic’s service; visit the product page for current pricing and availability. The system generates no open-access data repository. Check Project Plastic’s website regularly for updated technical specifications and deployment guidance.