Micro-plastic collection device in engines rolled out

The DF115B, DF115BG, DF140B and DF140BG will all now feature the micro-plastic collecting device which works simply by running the engine.

Mark Beeley, head of marine and ATV for Suzuki GB, said the roll-out was a great step forward for Suzuki. “We have been talking to boaters about this unique innovation at shows and events since it was announced as a concept and it has been incredibly well received,” he said.

“We can’t wait to see the first outboards with it fitted as standard to be sold to customers in the UK.”

Suzuki begin developing the device in October 2020, conducting monitoring surveys in 14 countries including Japan, the US and in Europe.

The device is one of three initiatives which form the ‘Suzuki Clean Ocean Project’. These are the ‘Clean-Up the World Campaign’ – a volunteer group run by employees which has been operating since 2011, a bid to reduce plastic packaging started in 2020, and a pledge to collect plastic waste from the marine environment.

It is impossible to calculate how many much micro-plastic pollutes the world’s waters, but at leat one rubbish truck per minute of more visible finds its way into the ocean per minute, according to Wasser 3.0, the German disposal comapny.

This will all eventually break down into the tiny invisible particles that in turn find their way into the food chain.