Boyan Slat & The Ocean Cleanup -- Cathy

Boyan Slat is a young founder of The Ocean Cleanup - a cleaning rubbish in oceans project. When I first knew about him and his project, I was amazed by how young and inspiring his idea was. I would say that he was well-educated, passionate, and brave since he was a kid. Although there were not many adults who cared about the environment, Boyan came up with a breakthrough idea of cleaning oceans which may sound imposssible. His compassion for the environment, fearlessness of raising his voice, consistency of keeping up with the project are the essentials which I personally think that they have greatly contributed to the development of The Ocean Cleanup. 

Even though there are obstacles, I believe that his admirable personality and desire are a key to inspire others, make them stay, and together they determinedly work until the end. In my class, we also got a chance to know how the project currently is, and it was nice to know that they are still working hard, continuously fixing and changing to adapt with difficult situations. I would say it is hard to predict if they could durably keep up, but it is quite clear to admit that Boyan Slat's project has successfully collected a massive garbage amount from patches in the ocean. And if the project is still there in the long run, it will be significantly success.

Comments

  1. GIFTAugust 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM

    ็I hope the Ocean Cleanup projects is still long run as well. He is a very talented person and save many creature in the word. :3

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  2. Andrew ChaAugust 29, 2024 at 4:41 PM

    Yes, most important thing is keep going. I heartly hope the OC project to continue.

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  3. David WoodfieldAugust 29, 2024 at 4:51 PM

    Nice post. Indeed it is so encouraging to see how Slat's idea has led to the formation of an NGO that is making a positive difference in reducing the amount of plastic waste in the waterways and oceans.

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  4. JimmyAugust 29, 2024 at 4:54 PM

    Boyan Slat really did a good job. Hope the project could continuous conduct.

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