Bojan Slater
The central feature of the project is a sleek, recycling ship designed to resemble an arrow.
These floating barriers are equipped with solar and tidal energy systems to power the operation.
Human activity has significantly polluted the Earth's environment, especially the oceans. Plastic waste, in particular, has become a major threat to marine life, navigation safety, and food security. To address this growing crisis, a 19-year-old Dutch student named Bojan Slater has introduced a groundbreaking solution: a massive ocean garbage collector capable of cleaning up 20 billion tons of plastic waste within five years.
Slater, a student at Delft University of Technology, has been developing this marine recycling initiative since 2012. His concept involves a fleet of clean-up ships equipped with floating barriers that resemble an arrow shape. These barriers intercept floating plastic debris, guiding it toward collection points on either side of the ship. The collected waste is then stored at the rear of the vessel for processing and recycling.
The floating barriers are made from durable, lightweight materials that can withstand harsh ocean conditions without breaking. Importantly, the design allows marine life such as plankton and fish to pass through safely, minimizing environmental impact. This eco-friendly approach sets Slater’s project apart from traditional cleanup methods that often harm aquatic ecosystems.
Currently, governments around the world spend significant resources to manage ocean pollution, but the results often fall short of expectations. Slater’s project, however, offers a sustainable alternative. After the initial investment, operating costs are nearly zero, and the system can even generate revenue by selling recycled plastics. According to his estimates, each ship could bring in $500 million annually in economic benefits.
On his personal website, Slater shared his vision: “Although this idea is still untested, I believe that if these clean ships are deployed across all five oceans, they could drift with the currents for up to five years and remove most of the plastic waste.†He also encourages people to focus more on recycling and reducing the use of plastic packaging.
Thanks to his innovative approach, Slater has already received multiple innovation awards. He has also launched the “Ocean Cleanup Fund†and is seeking support from individuals and organizations who share his vision for a cleaner planet. (Huang Yanfang)
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