Around 11 million tonnes of #plastic enter the ocean each year. But what if you could stop that pollution before it reaches the sea - and then turn it into something useful? That’s the challenge accepted by Sungai Watch Here, co-founder Sam Bencheghib talks us through the company’s method, which involves erecting simple trash barriers in rivers and jumping in to fish out the #pollution by hand. From there, it’s taken to #recycling centres where it’s separated into 30 different types of waste and

Piles of trash accumulate along Guadalupe River, Cebu City Piles of trash have accumulated along the riverbanks of the Guadalupe River in Barangay Pasil, Cebu City, in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). The surge in water levels swept debris and household waste into the river. Some residents have been seen sifting through the piles to look for recyclable materials they can sell. | via Cris Fernan Bayaga For more updates: rplr.co/TinoPH | Rappler