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Published on 09 Dec ‘24
Cleaner Waterways: Ecocoast Supports Noria and Their CirCleaner System
Ecocoast's Bolina Debris Booms used for Noria's CirCleaner

Noria Sustainable Innovators, a Delft-based tech scale-up, is tackling plastic pollution head-on with their revolutionary CirCleaner system. Powered by solar energy and designed for eco-friendly waste removal, the CirCleaner is helping prevent plastic waste from reaching the Wadden Sea, the Netherlands. But even groundbreaking systems need reliable components. That’s where Ecocoast stepped in to enhance the CirCleaner’s efficiency with our PDB400 Bolina Permanent Debris Booms.

The challenge of floating debris

Noria began by studying plastic pollution in Dutch waterways, analyzing the sources, types and volumes of floating debris. This data-driven approach led them to develop the CirCleaner, a sustainable system designed to efficiently capture plastic waste before it reaches the sea.

Early trials with standard PVC oil barriers highlighted their limitations. They were prone to damage from waves, wind and larger debris, which diminished their effectiveness. Recognizing the need for a durable and reliable solution, Noria approached us at Ecocoast. Our extensive expertise and proven solutions for marine debris management made us the ideal partner.

How Bolina Permanent Debris Booms enhance Noria’s CirCleaner system

To help Noria address challenges like system durability and waste management efficiency, we supplied our PDB400 Bolina Permanent Debris Booms. Here’s how our solution makes a difference:

1. Long-lasting performance: These booms are durable, offering excellent performance in tough environments. They’re built to withstand the harshest conditions (even during winter), resisting damage from waves, heavy debris and ice. The booms help Noria save on frequent replacements and keep their operations running smoothly.

2. Seamless integration: The booms’ design efficiently guides debris directly into the CirCleaner system, ensuring consistent waste collection and minimizing debris escape. The system processes approximately one cubic meter of waste per week.

3. Custom design: Customizing the booms in Noria’s signature orange helped reinforce their brand identity while maintaining a professional and functional design.

Sustainability in action

The CirCleaner, powered by solar energy, adjusts its collection times based on tidal movements, maximizing efficiency while conserving energy. It uses a unique rotating mechanism with five scoops that capture debris against the current. This fish-friendly and sustainable system has been successfully installed in Keilehaven, a key waterway in Rotterdam.

Within its first day of operation, the CirCleaner collected significant amounts of waste, highlighting the scale of the pollution problem and the system’s effectiveness.

A shared commitment to clean waters

A heartwarming anecdote from the installation process, shared by Gregory Duquennois, our agent responsible for Belgium and the Netherlands, highlights Noria’s unwavering dedication. During the drilling of rubber components, their team cleaned up the shavings to prevent even the smallest microplastic pollution. This thoughtful act perfectly embodies their commitment to leading by example in protecting our waterways.

Looking ahead

As Noria expands the CirCleaner system to new locations, we’re proud to stand by them in their mission to combat plastic waste in waterways. By combining innovative technology with durable solutions like our Bolina Permanent Debris Booms, we can make significant strides toward cleaner waters.

At Ecocoast, we believe every partnership brings us closer to a world where our waterways and seas are free from pollution. Together with Noria, we are turning ambition into action, one waterway at a time.

Contact us to learn more about our PDB400 Bolina Booms and how these booms can support your environmental initiatives.

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