Bubble Barriers for Aquatic Waste Management

In this exclusive interview conducted at Smart City World Expo 2024, Anne Marieke Eveleens, co-founder of The Great Bubble Barrier, shares insights into their pioneering initiative tackling plastic pollution in waterways. She delves into how the Bubble Barrier technology—an air-powered curtain that diverts plastic waste without hindering aquatic life or ship traffic—is transforming urban water management. Anne Marieke discusses the innovation’s potential for integration in smart city infrastructures and highlights the urgency of systemic environmental solutions within urban ecosystems. This conversation is a compelling look into how technology, design, and environmental stewardship converge to create cleaner, more resilient cities.