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OMNI Marine Litter

Let's think about marine litter reduction action!
Citizen science marine litter survey and research

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What is OMNI Marine Litter?

Marine litter is waste from the land that has washed into the ocean and drifts across vast seas.

This global and complex problem cannot be solved within the limited circle of researchers alone. It requires engaging various stakeholders, including local residents, businesses, and municipalities, to collaborate in research and consider actions together.

Through the design of communication methods that make marine litter research more accessible to the general public and the creation of spaces that encourage collective thinking and action, we aim to foster mutual learning between researchers and local communities to reduce marine litter.

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​Newest Research: PIGRA Bag Holder

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OMNI Marine Litter:

3 research topics

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Guideline Design

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Device Development

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Workshops

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Guideline Design

We designed guidelines for beach cleanups and municipal marine litter reduction measures based on the input of local residents.

New beach clean guidelines

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未来ビーチクリーンラボ 報告書

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Guideline design workshop report

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Device Development

We are developing beach cleanup tools and devices that contribute to the reduction of marine litter.

Prototype Device Design Examples

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Scoop Type

Device capable of removing fine debris over a wide area without bending over

Sieve Type

A device that selectively removes fine debris with a paper sieve

Bag Holder

Tool to protect trash bag from the wind and make trash pickup and sorting easier

Litter Station

A concept that reimagines the role of waste stations to promote better waste separation

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Workshop

We design workshops for marine litter reduction ideas that anyone can participate in.

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OMNI Marine Litter

DLX Design Lab

Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

S-206, S building, Institute of Industrial Science

The University of Tokyo,

Komaba 4-6-1, Meguro-ku

Tokyo 153-8505

+81 3 5452 6164

omni@designlab.ac

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