Plastic pollution is a significant challenge in the Philippines, with local authorities and organizations actively addressing the issue. The Ocean Cleanup is collaborating with the Department of

Plastic pollution is a significant challenge in the Philippines, with local authorities and organizations actively addressing the issue. The Ocean Cleanup is collaborating with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local partners to combat plastic pollution in the Manila Bay Region through its 30 Cities Program.

The deployment of Interceptor 028 in the Meycauayan River marks the beginning of operations in Manila, with plans for additional deployments. Collaboration is essential in tackling the plastic crisis, and The Ocean Cleanup is committed to supporting ongoing initiatives in the city. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against plastic pollution.

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In September, The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor 006 successfully intercepted over 210,000 kilograms of trash before it could reach the Gulf of Honduras. Additionally, an MoU was signed with

In September, The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor 006 successfully intercepted over 210,000 kilograms of trash before it could reach the Gulf of Honduras. Additionally, an MoU was signed with Barranquilla to implement Interceptor solutions in the Magdalena River and Caribbean, marking Colombia as the 13th country of operation.

The organization also became a Nonprofit Impact Partner of 1% for the Planet, allowing companies to support its mission. Founder Boyan Slat was recognized on The Independent’s Climate 100 list for 2026. For World Cleanup Day, participants from 42 countries shared photos of their efforts to pick up plastic waste.

Our technology can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with net benefits far outweighing potential downsides. We are enhancing cleanup efficiency through basin and drone tests, continuously

Our technology can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with net benefits far outweighing potential downsides. We are enhancing cleanup efficiency through basin and drone tests, continuously mapping plastic accumulations to catch more in less time.

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Boyan Slat, born 1994, is a Dutch inventor and entrepreneur. At 18, after encountering more plastic than fish while diving in Greece, he questioned why ocean pollution couldn't be cleaned. This

Boyan Slat, born 1994, is a Dutch inventor and entrepreneur. At 18, after encountering more plastic than fish while diving in Greece, he questioned why ocean pollution couldn't be cleaned. This inspired him to research plastic pollution, leading to his passive clean-up concept, which he presented at TEDxDelft in 2012.

He founded The Ocean Cleanup, temporarily pausing his aerospace engineering studies to lead a team of approximately 50. His 2017 speech detailed a design breakthrough for the project.

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