Robot shark to clear water waste

A ROBOT shark that eats plastic waste is being used at London’s Canary Wharf to reduce water pollution.

The Wasteshark can collect the equivalent of 22,700 plastic bottles a day, which will be sent for recycling.

The machine is London’s first marine robot designed to remove floating waste, and it can also collect data on water quality as it swims.

The Wasteshark was created by sparkling water brand Aqua Libra. Steve Potts, its spokesman, said: “Ensuring packaging never becomes waste is a core part of our vision. We are excited to be bringing the brilliantly innovative technology to London in partnership with the team at Canary Wharf Group.”

Sophie Goddard, the director of sustainability at Canary Wharf Group, said: “We aim to transform urban spaces into extraordinary environments which work for nature as well as people.”