A Waterwheel That Picks Up Floating Trash

Waterwheel-powered Trash Interceptor Illustration by Son Of Alan This spring, Baltimore's Inner Harbor will become home to the first permanent waterwheel-powered trash interceptor. With energy from the Jones Falls River current and solar panels, the floating device sweeps litter up a conveyor belt and straight into a Dumpster for easy disposal. The Parts A) Booms direct trash onto the conveyor B) Rake system breaks up the intertwined debris C) Conveyor belt lifts the trash out of the water D) Du...