Boyan Slat is a young philanthropist tackling ocean plastic on a global scale through his organization, The Ocean Cleanup. The article highlights his efforts to address the issue of ocean plastic pollution.
According to the article, Boyan Slat’s organization is working on a system to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. The system, known as System 001, is designed to collect plastic debris in the ocean and remove it from the environment.
The article also mentions that Boyan Slat’s organization has received international recognition for its efforts, including being named one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company.
Boyan Slat’s work is focused on developing a scalable solution to the problem of ocean plastic pollution, with the goal of removing 90% of the plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.