Impact update: we have passed a total of 15,000,000 kg of trash removed from oceans and rivers worldwide. More river deployments coming soon.
Liz Taylor
3mo
Glad to see the focus shift to rivers- stopping plastic before it gets to the gyres. Just as we discussed more than 7 years ago :)
Hans Martens
3mo
I guess you could say it is a good start. Congratulations. Well done 👏👏 How much is still left? How much trash flows into the rivers and oceans every month? What effort will it take to enable you to ‘finish the job one day’? It might sound negative, but as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. So we urgently need to stop the inflow
I love to see the cleanup working so good... but what are we going to do to stop the pollution from happening?
Keep making it and you will have to keep removing it and then where does it go? Marine plastic pollution is a more than serious environmental and health issue. Good to start with those who will inherit the massive problems associated with plastic pollution in our oceans. Flidgywumper Saves the Seas is a children's book that engages/entertains and educates, but most importantly inspires children AND the adults in their lives to care and act toward turning the tide of plastic pollution that worsens every day. The book is linked from www.flidgywumper.com along with a directory of organizations working to address this issue.
I am very impressed by what Ocean Cleanup has become. Ever since I read about it years ago I am a fan of this project and supported many times already financially. Keep doing what you are doing - you are superstars!
Incredible - thank you for your work! You are doing a true service to all of us and I hope we can learn to keep the oceans clean by seeing how much has been removed.
Biosable
2mo
Absolutely incredible work! 🌊👏 Congratulations on this monumental achievement of removing 15,000,000 kg of trash from our oceans and rivers. At Biosable, we deeply admire your dedication and relentless efforts to make our planet cleaner and healthier. Your work inspires us and countless others to keep pushing for a plastic-free future. Together, we can make a significant difference. Looking forward to seeing more river deployments and continued success!
George C. B.
3mo
I am very proud of what you are achieving and that the world can see what/how much garbage is thrown/dumped into the oceans.
Joe Mehler
3mo
It is sad that there is that much, and unfortunately even more that needs to be cleaned up. So happy to see all the efforts setting up systems at the rivers before anything get's into the ocean. Keep up the great work!
Sailor at NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited Passionate Maritime Writer Founder of Earth Scholars NGO Dedicated Climate Justice Activist Public Speaker | Alumni of Kenya Summer school on Climate Justice Cohort IV
3moHow can I be a volunteer for this project? This is something I really wish to do in my community. I come from a riverine community in the southern part of Nigeria, and our water is heavily covered with trash. I’d really love to execute a project like this or an awareness campaign.