4ocean and Poralu Marine announce the BeBot: new cleaning technology for beaches.
4ocean, a purpose-driven B Corp with a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis, has announced their partnership with Poralu Marine, a global leader in marine-grade technologies, on the launch of the BeBot in the United States, an impressive beach cleaning robot to recover coastal plastic debris.
The electric-powered BeBot can clean up to 3,000 sqm of beach per hour, 20-30x more effective than collecting rubbish by hand. The machine is agile and easy to manoeuver, a clear differentiator from existing options. It specifically excels at removing small pieces of plastic and other trash that are notoriously difficult to clean by hand’. Traditional machines are typically very large, powered by petrol, and often repurposed from other agricultural purposes, making them poorly suited for more delicate beach cleanup work.
In contrast, BeBot’s smaller footprint and more shallow cleaning depth of 10 cm effectively remove common beach trash while avoiding disruptions to nearby habitats or animals, providing a more effective and sustainable approach to cleanups.
“We are always searching for innovative technology to improve our cleanup capabilities and are thrilled to partner with Poralu Marine on introducing such an impactful piece of technology,” said Alex Schulze, 4ocean’s co-founder and CEO. “With the launch of the BeBot, we can work smarter and sustainably while recovering plastic that has already seen the ocean and preventing new plastic from ever getting there in the first place.”
4ocean is on track to remove 20 million pounds of trash by year’s end, and the BeBot will be essential in helping the brand reach this important milestone.
This impressive beach cleaning robot represents an important innovation in the ocean reclamation space, thinking creatively about the more effective, efficient and eco-friendly way to remove the small plastics that currently litter our beaches.
