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The TrashBoom is a floating barrier to stop plastic waste in rivers and prevent it from entering the oceans. Locally-sourced materials and open source blue prints enable rapid manufacturing and boost local economies while raising awareness within the society. Minimized automation and complexity create jobs and ensure easy maintenance and repair. By July 2022, TrashBoom-based operations of the startup "Plastic Fischer" have led to 200+ tons of River Plastic collected and processed and created more than 50 full-time jobs for locals in India and Indonesia.