Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute will demonstrate the Laker Raker—a fully electric drone that removes plastic debris from beaches by sifting sand, raking seaweed and leveling sandy areas—in Norton Shores, Michigan, in September. Experts will also discuss the Great Bubble Barrier, a microbubble system that diverts plastics from rivers to shorelines for collection. Read the full story by MLive.
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