Giant nets to clean garbage from the ocean.

  • Published In: New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society, 2024, n. 78. P. 86 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ruiz, Santi 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Ocean Cleanup project led by Boyan Slat, which aims to remove plastic debris from the world's most polluted waters using giant nets. Slat's approach to using technological innovation to combat the harms of technology has sparked debate among environmentalists. While some view Ocean Cleanup as a practical solution that has already removed millions of pounds of plastic, others argue that the focus should be on reducing plastic production and consumption rather than cleaning up the existing waste. The project's success in the long run will depend on its ability to complement recycling efforts and address the root causes of plastic pollution. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology & Society. 2024/10, Issue 78, p86
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-1215
  • Accession Number:180308563
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