Design of a GPS/GNSS-enabled framework for marine waste management and recycling
Lanka UDAWATTA, Ahmed ALALI, Saif ALYASSI, Abdulaziz ALSHEHHI
Abstract. Oceans cover a substantial portion of the Earth’s surface and provide essential resources such as food, oxygen, and climate regulation. However, they face increasing threats from pollution and waste, which endanger marine ecosystems and pose risks to human health and global well-being. This new concept introduces GPS/GNSS-based (Global Positioning System / Global Navigation Satellite System) Apps for identifying waste disposal locations in the oceans. Further, it introduces waste management centers in oceans and beaches, designed specifically for ships and marine vessels worldwide. The proposed system categorizes waste management sites into various types, including ship waste collection, beach waste collection, marine chemical pollutant management and so on. These waste collection points aim to facilitate efficient collections and recycling. Then, they could produce reusable materials and use clean technologies for carbon reduction. Furthermore, this initiative has the potential to create a multi-billion-dollar industry, redefining well-being and economic success beyond conventional carbon capturing and utilization. Sample design for the around UAE ocean is presented in order to illustrate the concept. Overall, the proposed system not only promotes effective marine waste management but also serves as a catalyst for global recycling efforts and reduction of carbon footprint.
Keywords
Marine Waste, GPS-based Apps, Recycling, Disposal Locations, Carbon Footprint
Published online 6/20/2026, 6 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Lanka UDAWATTA, Ahmed ALALI, Saif ALYASSI, Abdulaziz ALSHEHHI, Design of a GPS/GNSS-enabled framework for marine waste management and recycling, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 67, pp 223-228, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904176-32
The article was published as article 32 of the book Climate Action and Sustainability
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