Iron Software Funds River Barrier to Capture Plastic, Create Jobs
Iron Software is partnering with Seven Clean Seas to fund a river barrier project in Bangkok, aiming to capture 200 tonnes of plastic and create formal employment opportunities.
Iron Software has announced a partnership with Seven Clean Seas, providing funding for the deployment and year-long operation of a river barrier system in Bangkok. The initiative aims to collect 200 tonnes of plastic waste from the river over the next year.
The project focuses on a technology designed to guide plastic towards collection points. Rather than relying on automated or robotic systems, this approach emphasizes human labor for both the collection process and subsequent handling of the recovered plastic. This strategy is intended to support the local economy by providing stable, formal jobs.
Seven Clean Seas is an international non-profit organization dedicated to tackling plastic pollution in waterways. Iron Software's financial support is crucial for the implementation of this project, which is expected to significantly reduce the plastic load in Bangkok's rivers.
The barrier system is scheduled to begin operation in late July 2026. The success of this human-centric model could offer a replicable solution for other cities facing similar waste management challenges.