An Australian duo have created a floating rubbish bin that can be installed in marinas to filter litter from the water (+ movie).

The Seabin prototype, which has been fully funded on Indiegogo, was created by Pete Ceglinski ? who has a background in designing injection-moulded plastic products ? and boat builder Andrew Turton. It is designed for sheltered bodies of water, where pollution is rampant and winds and currents move debris around.

"Marinas, ports and yacht clubs are the perfect place for the Seabin," said Ceglinski. "There's no massive ocean storms, it's a controlled environment. It catches everything floating in the water: plastic bottles, paper, oil, fuel, and detergent, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year."
"Another good thing with the location of the Seabin is people can see what we're catching and what they're swimming in," he added.

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The Seabin floats on the surface of the water and is attached to a water pump that continuously sucks water into the container, separating rubbish or liquids such as oil and detergent.

The water is then filtered through the pump and added back into the ocean, creating a constant process that can take place across the course of a day.
The "catch bag" of the bin is made from natural fibre, which can be manually emptied of litter on a daily basis. The bag has been designed to b...