Kia Donates Two Trucks to The Ocean Cleanup for River Plastic Removal in Guatemala
Kia has donated two K2700 trucks to The Ocean Cleanup to accelerate the removal of plastic pollution from rivers in Guatemala.
~20,000 tons
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What Happened
Kia has donated two K2700 trucks to support The Ocean Cleanup's river plastic removal operations in Guatemala. The trucks will speed up the transport of collected waste from capture points to sorting centers, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring efficient cleanup. This is part of a long-term strategic alliance between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup.
~20,000 tonstons
Flows through the Las Vacas and Motagua rivers each year.
- Interceptor 006 deployed in the Las Vacas River
- Interceptor 021 deployed in the lower Motagua basin
Why this matters
This partnership helps protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities by stopping plastic waste before it reaches the ocean, supported by efficient logistics for trash capture systems.
Terms in This Story
- Interceptor
- A floating device that captures plastic waste from rivers before it reaches the ocean.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.