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How one teen’s idea became a global ocean cleanup
short by / on Thursday, 19 March, 2026
After spotting more plastic than fish at 16, Boyan Slat set out to tackle ocean pollution. His idea has grown into a global effort deploying cleanup systems and river interceptors to stop plastic at scale. The challenge now lies in expanding technology, funding, and partnerships to meaningfully reduce ocean waste.
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