Pacific Garbage Patch Plastic Recycled As Vacuum Cleaners

Electrolux is known for pushing the envelope on design, including sustainable design. And their latest project has our full attention. Pointing out that there isn't enough recycled plastic on land to supply demand, Electrolux is backing a project that would pull plastics from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and recycle it into appliances like vacuum cleaners. The project would simultaneously create (slightly) more sustainable products as well as help clean up the oceans. But, does it make real sense?

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Bravo Comment: If you ask me, this is a much better way to reduce damage from the Pacific Garbage Patch than turning it into a floating island (see below).

Pacific Garbage Patch Plastic Recycled As Vacuum Cleaners