Marine waste, spurred by improper disposal, severely impacts marine ecosystems. Addressing this urgent issue requires a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach that includes prioritising waste management strategies to prevent ocean-bound waste and performing regular cleanups.
This rationale underpins the initiative by The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch non-profit environmental engineering organisation led by Mr. Boyan Slat, its CEO and founder. On 26 March 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, The Ocean Cleanup, in collaboration with its first global implementation partner, The Coca-Cola Company, and various local partners, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, The…
