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30. The BEBOT Robot Cleaning Lake Tahoe's Beaches
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, in collaboration with ECO-CLEAN Solutions, have introduced an innovative new technology to address beach litter, targeting the most difficult to detect, hard to remove, and potentially harmful litter: tiny bits of plastic that have the potential to become harmful microplastics and other debris.
The BEBOT has been recognized by the TRPA as an important Environmental Improvement Project for addressing impacts from recreation and plastics in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The BEBOT is a solar- and battery-powered, beach-cleaning robot. BEBOT sifts and captures small debris from beach sand to a depth of four inches, without damaging flora and fauna or generating emissions. The robot is capable of cleaning up to 3,000 square meters in an hour. The BEBOT pilot project launched in 2022, and the results proved the importance of trash mitigation on our beaches to help curtail the trash and microplastic issues in the Tahoe Basin.
JB Harris has been working in environmental sustainability and technology for 5 years, with a focus on developing and deploying innovative techniques and technologies to mitigate the impacts of aquatic invasive species and hazardous debris removal. His primary role is leadership, strategic partnerships and executive oversight.
JT Chevallier’s role in this project is supporting all aspects of project management, strategic development, public/private funding procurement, permitting and operational execution.
His role as the current Economic Development Director for Alpine County, California has positioned him well to take projects through the public approval and funding process. He has been working in environmental technology and sustainability for over 10 years.
Click here for a story map that demonstrates the scope and scale of the work BEBOT is capable of. Our project is expanding to full-scale beach cleanups on designated areas in partnership with land management agencies, TRPA, and League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue):
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7d51e96258144a9e9b7fba0ca604767c
to learn more:
https://www.eco-cleansolutions.com
https://www.instagram.com/ecoclean_solutions/
More about the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley
More about Rotary International:
Podcast and Zoom Host: Rushton Hurley
Podcast Producer: Elton Sherwin
Audio edited and enhanced with: Descript Studio Sound
#PositiveChange #Inspiration #Rotary
Presentation title: Technology's Impact on the Future of Environmental Sustainability
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By The Rotary eClub of Silicon ValleyThe League to Save Lake Tahoe, in collaboration with ECO-CLEAN Solutions, have introduced an innovative new technology to address beach litter, targeting the most difficult to detect, hard to remove, and potentially harmful litter: tiny bits of plastic that have the potential to become harmful microplastics and other debris.
The BEBOT has been recognized by the TRPA as an important Environmental Improvement Project for addressing impacts from recreation and plastics in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The BEBOT is a solar- and battery-powered, beach-cleaning robot. BEBOT sifts and captures small debris from beach sand to a depth of four inches, without damaging flora and fauna or generating emissions. The robot is capable of cleaning up to 3,000 square meters in an hour. The BEBOT pilot project launched in 2022, and the results proved the importance of trash mitigation on our beaches to help curtail the trash and microplastic issues in the Tahoe Basin.
JB Harris has been working in environmental sustainability and technology for 5 years, with a focus on developing and deploying innovative techniques and technologies to mitigate the impacts of aquatic invasive species and hazardous debris removal. His primary role is leadership, strategic partnerships and executive oversight.
JT Chevallier’s role in this project is supporting all aspects of project management, strategic development, public/private funding procurement, permitting and operational execution.
His role as the current Economic Development Director for Alpine County, California has positioned him well to take projects through the public approval and funding process. He has been working in environmental technology and sustainability for over 10 years.
Click here for a story map that demonstrates the scope and scale of the work BEBOT is capable of. Our project is expanding to full-scale beach cleanups on designated areas in partnership with land management agencies, TRPA, and League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue):
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7d51e96258144a9e9b7fba0ca604767c
to learn more:
https://www.eco-cleansolutions.com
https://www.instagram.com/ecoclean_solutions/
More about the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley
More about Rotary International:
Podcast and Zoom Host: Rushton Hurley
Podcast Producer: Elton Sherwin
Audio edited and enhanced with: Descript Studio Sound
#PositiveChange #Inspiration #Rotary
Presentation title: Technology's Impact on the Future of Environmental Sustainability