May 22nd, 2026 - 03:48 GMT
Kia Corporation and its global mission partner The Ocean Cleanup, the non-profit organization dedicated to ridding the world’s oceans of plastic pollution, have announced plans to expand operations in Greater Los Angeles to intercept plastic waste flowing from rivers into the Pacific Ocean. The project is scheduled for completion ahead of the LA28 Olympic Games and has secured backing from Los Angeles County officials, the City of Long Beach, and the City of Seal Beach. Local Rivers Pose Significant Challenge Research by The Ocean Cleanup reveals that Los Angeles rivers ...