Podcasts about The Ocean Cleanup

In this episode of the NatureBacked podcast, we take a deep dive into one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: plastic pollution in our oceans. Join us as we welcome Boyan Slat, the founder of The Ocean Cleanup, a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to ridding the world's oceans of plastic. Boyan shares his vision and the innovative technologies being employed to tackle this global crisis. Discover how The Ocean Cleanup aims not just to clean up existing waste but also to prevent future plastic from entering our oceans. With a mission that is bold enough to ultimately put themselves out of "business", Boyan discusses the organization's journey, the challenges faced, and the advancements in technology that make this ambitious goal achievable. The episode was recorded on sidelines of Latitude59 conference in May 2025 in Tallinn. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the potential solutions to a cleaner, healthier planet. Tune in to learn how each of us can play a role in this vital mission! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new plan to absorb carbon dioxide from the ocean to fight global warming may be effective, but it is also controversial. Also, a paralyzed man that can stand again after receiving a stem cell treatment. Plus, on This Day in History, the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. Oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide could be key in fighting global warming | AP News Paralyzed man can stand again after receiving stem cell treatment in Japan | ZME Science Three Mile Island - Accident, Nuclear & Meltdown | HISTORY Nuclear power | Definition, Issues, & Facts | Britannica Closing to reopening: What's the status of Three Mile Island nuclear plant? MSN via PennLive Is Three Mile Island Still Radioactive and Is It Operating Today? - Newsweek Sponsored by Factor -use code coolstuff50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.  Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pWotD Episode 2817: MrBeast Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 365,635 views on Friday, 17 January 2025 our article of the day is MrBeast.James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson (born May 7, 1998), better known by his online alias MrBeast, is an American YouTuber, media personality, and businessman. He is known for hosting the reality television series Beast Games, and his fast-paced and high-production YouTube videos featuring him performing elaborate challenges and donating large amounts of money. With over 340 million subscribers, he has the most subscribers of any YouTube channel and is the third-most-followed creator on TikTok with over 106.9 million followers. He also has over 63.9 million followers on Instagram and over 31.4 million on X (formerly Twitter).Donaldson was raised in Greenville, North Carolina. He began posting videos to YouTube in early 2012 under the handle MrBeast6000. His early content ranged from Let's Plays to "videos estimating the wealth of other YouTubers". He went viral in 2017 after his "counting to 100,000" video earned tens of thousands of views in just a few days. His videos have become increasingly grand and extravagant. Once his channel took off, Donaldson hired some childhood friends to co-run the brand. Donaldson also runs the YouTube channels Beast Reacts (formerly BeastHacks), MrBeast Gaming, MrBeast 2 (formerly MrBeast Shorts), and the philanthropy channel Beast Philanthropy.Donaldson is the founder of MrBeast Burger, Feastables, and a co-founder of Team Trees, a fundraiser for the Arbor Day Foundation that has raised over $24 million for its campaigns, and Lunchly, a food and snack brand similar to Lunchables. He also co-founded Team Seas, a fundraiser for Ocean Conservancy and The Ocean Cleanup that has raised over $30 million. Donaldson won the Creator of the Year award four years in a row at the Streamy Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023; he also won the Favorite Male Creator award three times at the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. In 2023, Time named him one of the world's 100 most influential people. He has ranked on the Forbes list for the highest-paid YouTube creator in 2022 and has an estimated net worth of $500 million.In September 2024, Donaldson was one of the subjects of a class action lawsuit that alleged widespread mistreatment, sexual harassment, and unpaid expenses and wages on his ongoing reality television series Beast Games.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:07 UTC on Saturday, 18 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see MrBeast on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kendra.

Have you ever thought about how your everyday choices can make waves—literal waves—of change? In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I had an inspiring and thought-provoking chat with Alex Schultz, the co-founder and CEO of Four Ocean. If you're passionate about sustainability and the future of our planet, this conversation is a must-listen!Alex and I dive deep into the concept of the triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit. 4ocean isn't just about selling bracelets; it's about cleaning up the ocean and creating a movement. Alex shared how they've built a business model that ties every product sale to a tangible environmental impact: cleaning one pound of trash from the ocean. It's not just business as usual; it's business with a purpose. Starting and scaling a business with a mission isn't all smooth sailing. Alex opened up about the challenges of running a purpose-driven company, from navigating criticism to engaging employees and building partnerships. He shared actionable tips for entrepreneurs looking to create a lasting impact. This episode is packed with insights for anyone who cares about sustainability, entrepreneurship, or simply living a more mindful life. From uncovering the hidden costs of plastic pollution to learning how businesses can lead the charge for a cleaner planet, Alex's journey is nothing short of inspiring.Don't miss this deep dive into the intersection of business and sustainability. Tune in now, and let's get to Happy Hustlin' for the planet!In this episode, we cover: 00:00 Introduction to Four Ocean and Its Mission02:59 The Triple Bottom Line in Business06:11 Understanding B Corporations and Public Benefit Corporations09:00 The Business Model of Four Ocean12:14 Creating a Movement for Ocean Cleanup15:04 Navigating Challenges and Criticism18:11 Partnerships and Sustainability Initiatives21:05 The Impact of Consumer Choices24:05 Plastic Pollution Statistics and Myths31:50 The Truth About Recycling and Plastic Waste34:34 The Impact of Microplastics on Health37:48 Mindful Living: Small Changes for Big Impact41:45 The Importance of Passion and Purpose in Business43:49 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Family Life49:00 Employee Engagement and Company Culture52:28 Rapid Fire Insights and Personal ReflectionsConnect with Alexhttps://www.facebook.com/4oceanBracelets/https://www.instagram.com/4ocean/https://www.tiktok.com/@4oceanhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCT_-OGW5IiUuuHwmuyUPYQhttps://x.com/4oceanhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/4oceanpbc/posts/?feedView=allFind Alex on this website: 4ocean.com Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsor: Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/happyIf you've been on a restricted diet lately or maybe even taken some meds to shed those pounds for the summer, I gotta warn ya—be careful! You might have unknowingly created a nutrient deficiency that could not only mess with your health but also jeopardize those weight loss goals.Did you know that over 75% of Americans are already deficient in magnesium? Yeah, it's wild! Magnesium is this powerhouse mineral that's involved in over 600 biological reactions in your body. It helps with everything from sleep to stress management to hormone balance—all key players in keeping your weight on track.And if you're still on those meds, you might be dealing with some side effects like sleepless nights, digestive issues, or irritability, which can totally throw off your commitment to your goals. Whether you're taking meds or not, setting up healthy habits is crucial to maintaining your weight over time. One of the best things you can do? Make sure you're getting all the magnesium your body needs.Don't let a magnesium deficiency derail your progress! Give Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOptimizers a shot. Unlike other supplements, this one's got all 7 forms of magnesium that your body can actually absorb, so you get the full spectrum of benefits.This approach will help you crush your goals and maintain a healthy weight while keeping your overall health in check. For an exclusive offer, head to bioptimizers.com/happy and use the promo code 'happy10' at checkout to save 10%. And if you subscribe, you'll snag amazing discounts, free gifts, and a guaranteed monthly supply.

Plastic pollution clean up through absorption is now a possibility by using a combination of cotton and chittin to take microplastics out of the ocean...but can this work at scale? In this episode of the "How to Protect the Ocean" podcast, host Andrew Lo discusses the pressing issue of microplastics in the ocean and introduces a promising new method for their absorption using a combination of cotton and chitin. The mechanism involves creating a sponge-like substance called CT cell biomass, which combines cellulose from cotton and chitin from squid. This innovative material is designed to effectively capture microplastics from water. The process begins by breaking the original hydrogen bonds in cellulose and chitin, allowing them to bind together and form a stable framework with numerous activated hydrogen bonding sites. This structure enhances the material's ability to absorb microplastics through various interactions, including physical interception and electrostatic attraction. Research indicates that this foam can remove 98 to 99.9% of microplastics from water samples, showcasing its potential as an eco-friendly solution for addressing microplastic pollution. The episode emphasizes the importance of developing sustainable strategies for microplastic remediation in aquatic environments, while also highlighting the need for broader efforts to reduce plastic usage at the source. Link to article: https://www.iflscience.com/new-sponge-like-biomass-foam-found-to-soak-up-999-percent-of-microplastics-77223 Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

[SPONSORISÉ] Qu'est-ce qui n'a ni début, ni fin, ni milieu mais touche chaque continent ? Si vous avez répondu "l'océan", vous avez raison !Jules Verne l'a même appelé "l'infini vivant" dans son roman « Vingt Mille Lieues sous les mers ».En 2022, lors de la Convention des Nations Unies sur la diversité biologique (CDB), 150 États membres se sont engagés à préserver et protéger 30% des océans d'ici 2030. Bien que ce soit déjà un pas dans la bonne direction, nous devons encore en faire davantage.Dans cet épisode de 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua nous plonge dans les profondeurs et les mystères des océans à bord d'un Nautilus moderne, le Nautile. L'aventure prend un sombre tournant lorsque nous rencontrons l'alter ego du Vortex de déchets tout droit venu des profondeurs de l'océan Pacifique nord. Nous découvrirons les effets dévastateurs de la pollution plastique, en imaginant un monstre Kraken né de nos propres déchets.Plus tard dans l'épisode, Kokou échange avec Nisha Bakker, Responsable des Partenariats à The Ocean Cleanup : une association à but non lucratif qui œuvre pour débarrasser les océans du plastique. Nisha souligne la nécessité d'un effort mondial pour faire évoluer la chaîne de production du plastique et la gestion des déchets, en évoquant un Traité du plastique.Pour conclure ce voyage, Kokou médite sur la résilience dépeinte dans "Le vieil homme et la mer" d'Hemingway, laissant les auditeurs sur un rappel poignant : malgré les obstacles, nous pouvons toujours persévérer.A propos du podcast 2050 InvestorsBienvenue dans 2050 Investors, votre émission mensuelle pour comprendre les connexions complexes entre la finance, la mondialisation et l'ESG.Rejoignez Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Responsable mondial de la recherche économique, cross asset et quantitative de Société Générale, pour une exploration des mégatendances de l'économie et du marché, et de la manière dont ces tendances pourraient influencer notre progression vers les objectifs de durabilité mondiale de 2050.A chaque épisode, Kokou mène l'enquête sur les événements qui impactent l'économie, les marchés financiers, la planète et la société. À travers des anecdotes personnelles, des recherches approfondies et des références à la culture pop, chaque épisode apporte son lot d'expertise et de divertissement.Profitez de l'analyse des plus grands experts sur une large gamme de sujets liés à l'actualité, aux changements du marché et aux développements économiques. Comme : l'inflation, le marché du travail, le changement climatique, l'intelligence artificielle, la greenflation, les villes intelligentes, la mobilité, les assurances, l'industrie alimentaire, le commerce international, la pollution plastique, la santé, le bonheur, la biodiversité, l'industrie de la mode et du commerce de détail, la transition énergétique, et plus encore.Si vous aimez 2050 Investors, n'hésitez pas à laisser un commentaire et 5 étoiles sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify. Votre soutien nous aidera à faire progresser le podcast et à toucher de nouveaux publics. Abonnez-vous maintenant sur votre plateforme d'écoute préférée pour rester informé !Crédits Présentation et écriture : Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Édition : Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker et Théodora David. Conception et production : Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Production exécutive : Fanny Giniès. Réalisation : Marc Valenduc. Traduction : Nathalie Magne. Adaptation Française : Direction Romain Lefebvre avec les voix de Stefane Marques et Stéphanie Felix. Musique : Rone. Création graphique : Cédric CazalyBien que le podcast traite des marchés financiers, il ne recommande aucune décision d'investissement particulière. Si vous n'êtes pas certain du bien-fondé d'une décision d'investissement, veuillez consulter un professionnel. Ce podcast est également disponible en anglais : 2050 Investors -> https://smartlink.ausha.co/2050-investors Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Le 22 novembre, c'est la journée mondiale de la réduction des déchets. L'occasion de rediffuser notre série sur l'espèce la plus commune dans les 7 mers : le plastique… ______

Le 22 novembre, c'est la journée mondiale de la réduction des déchets. L'occasion de rediffuser notre série sur l'espèce la plus commune dans les 7 mers : le plastique… ______

Le 22 novembre, c'est la journée mondiale de la réduction des déchets. L'occasion de rediffuser notre série sur l'espèce la plus commune dans les 7 mers : le plastique… ______

This month, our host, Dan van der Kooy, records the 50th episode of Catching Up in Kingston, Jamaica, sitting on a fishing boat with Jerome "Cliff" Clifford and Colin "Dean" Palmer. Cliff and Dean are two local fishermen from Seaview Gardens, a neighborhood along Sandy Gully in Kingston, Jamaica. Their neighborhood is directly affected by the trash pouring out of the gully each day. Cliff and Dean share stories of what it was like prior to the pollution and discuss the importance of cleaning it up. They share their pride in being part of a major project like the new Interceptor solution and their desire to leave a better future for the local community, fishermen, and future generations. We also hear about the community's involvement in The Ocean Cleanup's deployments in the area. Their goal is to preserve the environment, ensuring that future generations have somewhere to go fishing, something to eat, and a strong community. Right now, they're making history to make sure there's a future. Kingston, Jamaica, is our first Interceptor city. Learn more about it here: ⁠https://theoceancleanup.com/updates/kingston-jamaica-the-first-interceptor-city/⁠ Thank you to all our listeners! We can't believe we have recorded 50 episodes, and we wouldn't have been able to do so without your support. To stay up to date with our latest developments, subscribe to our newsletter at theoceancleanup.com or follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, X.

This podcast is a video shot live in Boston. For the full experience, watch on YouTube! I co-sponsored a beach cleanup with Planet Matters, Neurable, and my agency: Aloa.agency.  I also interviewed Planet Matters on their awesome ocean cleanup success. Felix Krainer is the founder of Planet Matters, a global sensation for sustainability. Join me and volunteers from Harvard, MIT and local startups on our quest to pick up beach trash. Felix Krainer created a TikTok movement to make beach cleanups exciting and viral. His innovative approach gamifies positive change, which is a novel approach to both business and life. Special thanks to Dr. Ramses Alcaide and the Neurable team for co-sponsoring the beach cleanup. Tune in to be inspired to organize your own beach cleanup and make a positive impact!  Follow Planet Matters. https://neurable.com  

Alex Schulze grew up on a small island on the west coast of Florida, where he developed a passion for the ocean through activities like surfing, diving, and fishing. He initially pursued a degree in ocean engineering but later switched to business management and entrepreneurship after realizing he preferred hands-on work over desk jobs. Inspiration: The idea for 4ocean emerged during a surf trip to Bali, where Alex and his friends were confronted with the stark reality of plastic pollution on the beaches. This experience motivated them to find a way to fund ocean cleanup efforts. Initial Concept: They created the 4ocean bracelet, made from recycled materials, with the promise that each bracelet sold would fund the removal of one pound of trash from the ocean. This model was inspired by TOMS Shoes, aiming to connect consumers with a cause. Challenges: In the early days, Alex faced skepticism from potential employees who found the idea of being paid to collect trash unusual. The initial struggle to hire local crews was compounded by limited resources and the need to learn various skills, from product sourcing to marketing. Growth and Viral Success: The business gained traction through viral videos on social media, which showcased its cleanup efforts and resonated with a broader audience. This visibility led to rapid growth, allowing them to hire more staff and expand their operations internationally. Community Focus: 4ocean emphasizes hiring local fishermen and providing them with fair wages and benefits, creating a sustainable model that supports both environmental cleanup and local economies. Alex is proud of the high retention rate among their cleanup crews. Impact: Over the years, 4ocean has successfully removed over 40 million pounds of plastic from the ocean. Alex views the organization as a legacy brand that not only addresses plastic pollution but also raises awareness and encourages community involvement. Optimism and Future Vision: Despite the overwhelming scale of the plastic crisis, Alex remains optimistic and driven. He believes in the power of action and the importance of creating a positive impact on both the environment and the communities they serve. Website: https://www.4ocean.com/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

"Not the end of the world”... Today's guest, Hannah Ritchie, a brilliant researcher, author, and environmental scientist, embodies what it means to be genuinely optimistic about the future of our planet. As Head of Research at Our World in Data, Hannah has made a global impact with her data-driven approach to tackling critical issues like sustainability, climate change, and food systems. She has an extraordinary talent for breaking down complex scientific topics, making them accessible and engaging for a wider audience—a skill that's more crucial than ever in raising awareness and driving change. Her recent book, Not the End of the World, highlights her unwavering belief that despite all the doom and gloom, we can indeed be the first generation to create a truly sustainable future. This episode is packed with inspiration, insights, and a refreshing dose of optimism you won't want to miss! I had the chance to receive other young guests who do make a change towards a better planet. For instance, I highly recommend you listen to my episode with Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/13329790-leading-an-ocean-clean-up-with-boyan-slat  Or my discussion with Lucie Basch, the entrepreneur behind Too Good To Go, an app designed to combat food waste by connecting users with surplus food from restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/13074476-fr-construire-une-entreprise-pour-un-monde-meilleur-avec-lucie-basch  Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

The founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup lays out the organization's detailed plans and price tag for ridding the Pacific of floating plastic pollution in a 5-year span.

The founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup lays out the organization's detailed plans and price tag for ridding the Pacific of floating plastic pollution in a 5-year span.

This month's podcast is from the remote and windy shore of the Rio Motagua. Robert Leijgraaf, aka Bobby, Project Engineer at The Ocean Cleanup, sits with our host, Dan van der Kooy, in the fishing village of El Quetzalito, Guatemala. We're about to deploy the second Interceptor Solution in Guatemala. Bobby talks about the need for another Interceptor Barricade at the end of the Rio Motagua and what we learned from the first project in the country. Interceptor Barricade XL will be about 300km upstream from the first Interceptor Barricade. If it all goes well, the combined impact of the two deployments will stop river pollution right before it enters the Caribbean Sea. Learn more about our new deployment here.

Not everyone who dedicates their life to dirty oceans and rivers comes from somewhere close to a body of water. Matthias Egger, Head of Environmental and Social Affairs, hails from the Swiss mountains and dedicates his life to the science of making oceans and rivers cleaner for marine life and humans in the future. He discusses how we help local communities by addressing global problems through a holistic but specific lens. While solving pollution on a small scale and changing people's lives, we work on global solutions. We use the data from river deployments in various countries to develop a blueprint for the future by writing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments. This way, we mitigate risks, monitor our actions to create a larger impact on the world, publish research, and strive to make upstream changes. For example, Matthias shares his experience at the INC negotiations, where over 160 countries work on the first international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. He also talks about his personal experiences throughout his six years working for The Ocean Cleanup and what this means to him as a father. Learn more about how we contribute to environmental and social impact here: https://theoceancleanup.com/environmental-and-social-impact/

It's ‘Bring Your Kids To Work Day' at The Ocean Cleanup HQ! Your host, Dan van der Kooy, has traveled the world braving all kinds of hazardous environments to bring you the stories of our mission. But is he ready for his toughest test yet? We're not just ridding the oceans of plastic for today: we're doing it for the next generation, too - and they have some thoughts! Here, children of crew members tell Dan how proud they are of their parent's work at The Ocean Cleanup, why it's so essential to protect fish and other animals in the oceans, and how they want to help other kids all over the world: as Milly puts it, ‘we should all help and make this a better place.' All of us at The Ocean Cleanup say a huge thank you to Emma, Theo, Milly, Suvie, Harvey, Quentin, Noah, Jacob, Aurelia, Rex, Rafael, Flip and Amy for their fantastic appearances - some in their second language - in this special episode! To see how we're cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, see here: https://theoceancleanup.com/oceans/ Most ocean plastic comes from rivers: see how we're deploying Interceptors in the world's most polluting rivers here: https://theoceancleanup.com/rivers/ We recently announced our first official partner product with Coldplay - check out the Notebook Edition LP of their new album ‘Moon Music' containing 70% recycled river plastic intercepted in Guatemala - see how we did it here: https://theoceancleanup.com/updates/the-ocean-cleanup-and-coldplay-announce-lp-made-using-plastic-intercepted-in-guatemala/

Not all lawyers stay in the office or the courtroom. Letícia Abreu Passos de Souza grew up seeing the damage caused by pollution in her native Brazil - and now she's using the law to do something about it. As Director of Legal and Public Affairs at The Ocean Cleanup, Letícia guides our crew through different laws and rules in countries around the world - as well as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. She tells Catching Up how understanding local laws helps us work with local authorities in the best way and makes our Interceptor deployments more efficient - helping us catch plastic faster and with greater impact. Letícia tells us the importance of having ‘boots on the ground' to truly understand how the law can help tackle plastic pollution in a local community, and shares her hopes for a new world effort to solve the problem through a Global Plastics Treaty. Learn more on how we contribute to law and public policy here: https://theoceancleanup.com/global-public-affairs/ See our blogpost on cleanup and the Global Plastics Treaty here: https://theoceancleanup.com/updates/global-plastics-treaty-why-legacy-plastic-cleanup-is-essential/

We're in Bangkok, Thailand, where Interceptor 019 has been deployed as our first step in cleaning the Chao Phraya - one of the world's busiest rivers. Charlotte de Jong, Business Development Manager at The Ocean Cleanup, has spent years preparing for this moment, collaborating with dozens of partners, and facing the challenges of placing an Interceptor in a prime central location in one of the world's great cities. Catching Up hears how Charlotte has worked together with Thai administrators, volunteers, and businesses to ensure Interceptor 019 has maximum impact and visibility for Bangkok's residents and how our technology and expertise require local expertise and ownership to complete our mission of ridding the oceans of plastic. Read more about Interceptor 019 in Bangkok here: https://theoceancleanup.com/updates/bangkok-begins-the-ocean-cleanups-interceptor-019-comes-to-thailand/ Find out how we're intercepting plastic in the world's most polluting rivers here: https://theoceancleanup.com/rivers/

The Ocean Cleanup is currently testing System 03, a massive plastic pollution collection device that captures tons of floating debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

The Ocean Cleanup is currently testing System 03, a massive plastic pollution collection device that captures tons of floating debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

The Ocean Cleanup is currently testing System 03, a massive plastic pollution collection device that captures tons of floating debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

How can you create the change you want to see in the world? In lesson 7 of 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares insights from Boyan Slat, CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green and Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, that will help you to grow your social and environmental consciousness. To hear the full episodes of each of these guests, you can click the links below: Boyan Slat: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13329790Cheryl Dorsey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10674461  Vincent Stanley: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/9192445Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Microplastics are everywhere: there are teeny-tiny plastic particles in your drinking water, your food, your air - and perhaps even in your internal organs. How worried should you be?In this episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart look into the research on microplastics, covering all the reasons that the health effects of microscopic particles are not straightforward to study. They also look in detail at a scary new study that apparently found, according to one headline, that microplastics “could raise [your] risk of stroke and heart attack”.Russian serfs! Railroad tunnels! Silkworms! The Zika virus! What do they all have in common? They're all the subjects of fascinating, data-rich articles in the latest issue of Works in Progress magazine. We're proud to say that Works in Progress sponsors The Studies Show.Show notes* The website of The Ocean Cleanup: the org removing vast amounts of macroplastic from the seas, and stopping it getting there in the first place* Zebrafish study showing how dyes can leach out of microplastics and cause confusion for researchers* Study on the effects of the solvent/dispersant, as well as the characteristics of micrplastics, on cells* Review study noting the problem of bouyancy for in vitro microplastic studies* Review of health effects of microplastics, with a list of methodological problems for the field (and suggestions for how to solve them)* Another even more recent review* Widely-cited 2017 study of mice and microplastics…* …strongly criticised in a follow-up letter* The new NEJM study on microplastics, carotid artery plaques, and health* Coverage in the Guardian, The Conversation, and Medical XpressCreditsThe Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe

Surnommé le “continent plastique” ou encore le “monstre de plastique”, le 7ème continent est une masse en expansion constituée de 1 800 milliards de déchets plastiques en plein océan Pacifique. En effet, selon l'étude de l'organisation Ocean Cleanup publiée en 2018 dans la revue Scientific Reports, le "septième continent" s'étend sur 1,6 million de km², soit 3 fois la taille de la France. Comment le 7ème continent s'est-il formé ? Quel est son réel impact sur l'environnement ? Est-il éternel ? Ecoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez". Un podcast écrit et réalisé par Samuel Lumbroso. Première diffusion : 18 juillet 2023 A écouter aussi : Qu'est-ce que le syndrome de la grande sœur ? [PODCASTHON] Où vont les sans-abris à l'approche des JO 2024 ? Pourquoi la Russie fait-elle partie du Conseil de Sécurité de l'ONU ? Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez". Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we clean the oceans? With a little help from our friends, of course - and Ewan Topping, Senior Partnership Manager at The Ocean Cleanup, is the man who helps us find them. Hundreds of organizations collaborate with The Ocean Cleanup, and Ewan tells us the key to attracting the right support: identify a shared problem and find partners motivated to solve it. But it's not all about big organizations - many of you, our listeners, support The Ocean Cleanup each month. Ewan tells us how this is now easier than ever with our new fundraising platform, ready for anyone around the world to help us rid the oceans of plastic. Does your organization want to help rid the oceans of plastic? Read on: https://theoceancleanup.com/partners-and-funders/ Want to make an impact? Start fundraising for The Ocean Cleanup here: https://fund.theoceancleanup.com/

The Ocean Cleanup is heading back to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch with System 03, so Catching Up speaks to Senior Offshore Representative Grete Ernst ahead of her latest trip to the Pacific Ocean. Grete has front-row seats for the largest cleanup in history and shares her excitement at heading out once more. But Grete has many tales to tell from her time offshore, and she reveals what life is really like with the same crew for weeks on end, with land nearly a week's journey away - as she says, almost like a different planet. In such a key year for our oceans, Grete tells us how she'll be helping us optimize System 03 following its winter upgrades to make us even more impactful and efficient in cleaning plastic. From the Global Plastics Treaty to the importance of creative thinking in engineering, Grete gives us the full picture of cleaning the ocean - from up close.

The rate of AI progress is accelerating, so how can we minimize the risks of this incredible technology, while maximizing the rewards? Today I am speaking to leading AI researcher Dan Hendrycks — Dan is the founder of Center for AI Safety, and lead advisor to Elon Musk's X.AI. He was also the architect behind the "Mitigating Risks" letter that was signed by Demis Hassabis, Sam Altman, Bill Gates, Yoshua Bengio and many others. In this conversation we discuss everything from immediate issues like deepfakes, to upcoming risks like malicious use, centralisation of power, regulatory capture and more. In other words, how do we ensure AI ends up a win/win for humanity instead of a lose/lose. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:14 - Are current laws sufficient? 00:09:41 - Types of AI Risk 00:23:30 - Arms Races 00:39:10 - What happens inside an AI? 00:46:39 - Rogue AI 00:52:22 - Sentient AI 01:07:36 - Risks from Centralization 01:14:45 - Open Source 01:23:02 - AI speeding up systemic risks 01:29:54 - Synthetic Data & Simulations 01:36:52 - What Dan is excited about in AI Links ♾️ An Overview of Catastrophic Risk Paper https://arxiv.org/pdf/2306.12001.pdf ♾️ Center for AI Safety https://www.safe.ai/ai-risk ♾️ Representation Engineering https://www.ai-transparency.org/ ♾️ Liv's Ted talk on AI & Moloch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX_vN1QYgmE ♾️ Norbert Wiener https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norbert_Wiener ♾️ Reinforcement Learning Textbook https://inst.eecs.berkeley.edu/~cs188/sp20/assets/files/SuttonBartoIPRLBook2ndEd.pdf ♾️ Richard Posner - Economics Engine https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/legal-econanalysis/ ♾️ More Than a Toy: Random Matrix Models Predict How Real-World Neural Representations Generalize https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.06176 The Win-Win Podcast: Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins. Watch the previous episode with Boyan Slat of the Ocean Cleanup here: https://youtu.be/QEYbLN-LC5k Credits ♾️  Hosted by Liv Boeree ♾️  Produced & Edited by Raymond Wei ♾️  Audio Mix by Keir Schmidt

Netze im Ozean auswerfen, damit aber keine Fische sondern Müll einsammeln und das Wasser so sauberer machen- das ist die Idee von „The Ocean Cleanup“ – eine Nonprofit-Organisation. Das Projekt gibt es seit gut 10 Jahren. Was hat es gebracht?

Nonprofit Newsfeed Highlights: GoFundMe's Charitable Gap, Ocean Cleanup Concerns, and AI's Role in Preserving Indigenous Languages GoFundMe's Charitable Chasm Exposed In this episode, George Weiner delves into the disparities in GoFundMe's distribution of disaster funds. A New York Times analysis revealed that households with incomes over $150,000 received 28% more aid than those under $75,000 after the 2021 Marshall fire. This gap highlights a broader issue of equity in crowdsourced fundraising, where the wealthier benefit from stronger, more affluent networks. The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup The podcast also touches on the potential negatives of ocean cleanup efforts. An article from Slate magazine suggests these initiatives might harm marine life and destroy habitats that have formed within the plastic debris. While there's a valid concern for micro-ecosystems, George argues that removing plastic remains crucial as it ultimately enters our food chain, with Americans consuming the equivalent of a credit card's worth of microplastics weekly. Christian Rock Dominance on Radio Another interesting point discussed is the Educational Media Foundation's (EMF) success in using a network of radio stations to spread Christian rock. Their strategy has effectively amplified uplifting music and messages, serving as a potential model for other nonprofits seeking to broaden their impact through radio. Student Loan Forgiveness for Nonprofit Workers In a win for nonprofit employees, over 793,000 borrowers are set to receive student loan forgiveness, with public sector workers benefiting significantly. This comes as part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, emphasizing the value of nonprofit and government jobs. AI's Promise for Indigenous Languages Finally, the podcast highlights an inspiring use of AI in preserving native languages. The Lakota AI code camp is a three-week program aimed at teaching indigenous youth coding skills to help protect and steward their culture, including endangered languages. This innovative application of technology offers hope for the preservation of these vital cultural touchstones. As always, you can stay updated with the latest nonprofit news by subscribing to the free weekly email at nonprofitnewsfeed.com. And if you're enjoying the content on YouTube, don't forget to like and subscribe to support the channel as it approaches the 10,000 subscriber milestone.

Nonprofit Newsfeed Highlights: GoFundMe's Charitable Gap, Ocean Cleanup Concerns, and AI's Role in Preserving Indigenous Languages GoFundMe's Charitable Chasm Exposed In this episode, George Weiner delves into the disparities in GoFundMe's distribution of disaster funds. A New York Times analysis revealed that households with incomes over $150,000 received 28% more aid than those under $75,000 after the 2021 Marshall fire. This gap highlights a broader issue of equity in crowdsourced fundraising, where the wealthier benefit from stronger, more affluent networks. The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup The podcast also touches on the potential negatives of ocean cleanup efforts. An article from Slate magazine suggests these initiatives might harm marine life and destroy habitats that have formed within the plastic debris. While there's a valid concern for micro-ecosystems, George argues that removing plastic remains crucial as it ultimately enters our food chain, with Americans consuming the equivalent of a credit card's worth of microplastics weekly. Christian Rock Dominance on Radio Another interesting point discussed is the Educational Media Foundation's (EMF) success in using a network of radio stations to spread Christian rock. Their strategy has effectively amplified uplifting music and messages, serving as a potential model for other nonprofits seeking to broaden their impact through radio. Student Loan Forgiveness for Nonprofit Workers In a win for nonprofit employees, over 793,000 borrowers are set to receive student loan forgiveness, with public sector workers benefiting significantly. This comes as part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, emphasizing the value of nonprofit and government jobs. AI's Promise for Indigenous Languages Finally, the podcast highlights an inspiring use of AI in preserving native languages. The Lakota AI code camp is a three-week program aimed at teaching indigenous youth coding skills to help protect and steward their culture, including endangered languages. This innovative application of technology offers hope for the preservation of these vital cultural touchstones. As always, you can stay updated with the latest nonprofit news by subscribing to the free weekly email at nonprofitnewsfeed.com. And if you're enjoying the content on YouTube, don't forget to like and subscribe to support the channel as it approaches the 10,000 subscriber milestone.

It's not just about plastic - it's about people, too. Suleman Audu, Environmental Manager at The Ocean Cleanup, takes us from his schoolboy Environmental Club days back in Nigeria to his vital role in our mission: making sure our river deployments bring the right benefits for the people living alongside them. Every river is unique - and so is every riverside community, particularly when the river is vital for local needs. Suleman explains how he and his colleagues work to understand plastic pollution from the local's point of view - and use our deployments to help them to solve it. Suleman also speaks to the power of empathy, how his experiences help him connect with our stakeholders and listen to what matters to them, and his pride and passion in joining our mission to rid the oceans of plastic.

We delve into the personal journey of a brave daughter who donated her kidney to her father; highlight efforts by the Ocean Cleanup to tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; revel in a poignant story about an electrician who helped a woman to hear her departed mom's voice; cheer on as a grandmother gets to pet her favourite animal, the Penguin, at SeaWorld; and finally, provides an update on the Loch Ness Monster sightings. T Daughter's Secret Kidney Donation to DadOcean Cleanup's Record-Breaking Trash ExtractionRestoring a Mother's Voice: An Electrician's Kind ActA Penguin Lover's Dream Come TrueLoch Ness Monster: The Mystery Continues

Magatte is an entrepreneur on a mission: to unleash the potential of Africa. She's a well known speaker, author and researcher who has written extensively about economic structures in the developing world, and the urgent need to create fairer regulatory environments to give everyone on earth access to the power of markets. She is also the founder of various Senegalese companies including Adina drinks, Tiossan and SkinisSkin, and an advisor to various institutions including the Charter Cities Institute Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:20 - African poverty, and her personal story 00:22:01 - Over-Regulation and Corruption 00:27:42 - What is Ubuntu? 00:32:17 - Kritarchy vs centralized structures 00:37:20 - Why Socialism was bad for Africa 00:42:57 - Flavours of Capitalism 00:49:35 - Thoughts on Foreign Aid 01:02:48 - Special Economic Zones 01:10:21 - What Rules Should a Startup City Have 01:15:50 - Common Law vs Civil Law 01:28:16 - How people can get involved Links ♾️ Her website - https://www.magattewade.com/ ♾️ Heart of a Cheetah Book - https://www.magattewade.com/book ♾️ Givedirectly - https://www.givedirectly.org ♾️ Against Malaria Foundation - https://www.againstmalaria.com/ ♾️ Noah Smith - Futurism is Afro-Futurism - https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/all-futurism-is-afrofuturism ♾️ It's Not About Whiteness It's About Wealth Book https://www.amazon.com › Its-Not-About-Whiteness-... ♾️ Kritarchy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kritarchy ♾️ Conscious capitalism - https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/ ♾️ Startup/Charter cities - https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/ ♾️ Prospera - https://www.prospera.co Credits ♾️ Hosted by Liv Boeree ♾️ Produced & Edited by Raymond Wei ♾️ Audio Mix by Keir Schmidt The Win-Win Podcast: Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins. Watch the previous episode with Boyan Slat of the Ocean Cleanup here: https://youtu.be/QEYbLN-LC5k

Welcome to another episode of the Design Atlas Podcast! In this edition, we dive deep into the innovative realm of environmental conservation with a special focus on the groundbreaking work of Florent Beauverd. At 39 years old, Florent transitioned from his role as an environmental scientist to become the Director of Creative and Documentary Productions at the renowned Ocean Cleanup organization. Founded in 2013 by Boyan Slat, the Ocean Cleanup is a nonprofit on a mission to combat the global crisis of plastic pollution in our oceans. Through the strategic deployment of advanced cleanup systems, including floating barriers that harness natural ocean currents, the organization aims to concentrate and capture plastic debris. By doing so, they hope to significantly diminish the presence of plastic waste in our oceans and mitigate the severe environmental consequences. Join us as we explore the Ocean Cleanup's ambitious approach, innovative technologies, and the global impact of their efforts in the ongoing battle against marine plastic pollution. Florent Beauverd shares insights into the organization's initiatives, shedding light on the importance of creative and documentary productions in advocating for a cleaner and healthier planet. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation that delves into the intersection of environmental science and creative solutions on this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast. If you'd like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.designatlaspod.com. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram ⁠@designatlaspod⁠, tweet us ⁠@designatlaspod⁠, or send us an email at ⁠hello@designatlaspod.com⁠. You can also follow us on TikTok ⁠@designatlaspod⁠. Produced by Jens Bringsjord and Megan Luedke. Sound engineered and edited by Jens Bringsjord. All rights reserved. ©2024 Design Atlas Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/design-atlas-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/design-atlas-pod/support

It's been a stellar year for The Ocean Cleanup. New deployments, global negotiations, and an incredible global catch total of over 8 million kg (almost 18 million lb!) of trash removed from oceans and rivers worldwide. So as a special holiday gift, Catching Up is serving a selection of 2023 highlights from our chats with crew members (and special guests) this year - curated and presented by your always-festive host, Dan van der Kooy. From the entire crew of The Ocean Cleanup, we thank you for listening and coming with us on this mission to rid the oceans of plastic. We wish each of you a very happy new year, and we can't wait to share 2024 with you - so make sure you're subscribed. You can donate to help clean our oceans - join us at theoceancleanup.com/donate

What has no beginning, end, or middle and touches every continent?If you answered, “the ocean”- Correct!Or the ‘living infinite', as Jules Verne called it in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This latest episode of 2050 Investors is a splashy one as host Kokou Agbo-Bloua dives deep into the mysteries of the oceans aboard the modern-day Nautilus, the Nautile.In 2022, at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), 150 member states pledged to preserve or safeguard thirty percent of the world's oceans by 2030: or “30 by 30”. While a positive step in the right direction, more still needs to be done.Join Kokou in this daring adventure exploring the importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate, providing food and habitat for animals and humans alike, the economy and so much more!But be aware as the adventure does take a dark turn when we encounter the deep-water alter ego of the Great Pacific Garbage patch. We will learn about the devastating effects of plastic pollution, envisioning a Kraken monster born from our own waste.Later in the episode, we speak with Nisha Bakker, Director Partnerships at The Ocean Cleanup. The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit foundation working daily to rid the world's oceans of plastic. Nisha emphasises the need for a global effort to change the system of plastic production and waste management, mentioning the development of a Plastic Treaty. However, she's optimistic of growing awareness and progress in ocean and river cleaning initiatives.As the journey concludes, Kokou reflects on the resilience depicted in Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," leaving listeners with a poignant reminder that, despite the challenges, we can persevere.About this showWelcome to the exciting world of 2050 Investors, the podcast that's your ultimate guide to conquering the ever-evolving landscapes of Finance, Sustainability, Globalization, and ESG!Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Societe Generale's Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research, as he investigates the economic and market megatrends shaping both our present and the future, aligning with 2050's global sustainability objectives. If you're looking for a swift and entertaining overview of markets-related topics and their business implications, this podcast is for you!Each episode will get you a comprehensive grasp of current affairs and the impending evolution of markets and economics as Kokou Agbo-Bloua engages analysts, educators and entrepreneurs in insightful conversations. Explore critical topics including Climate Change, ESG goals, Mobility, Globalization, Energy Transition, Health Care, Inflation, Artificial Intelligence, Smart finance, Labor Development, and more. Don't miss out on this engaging show!Subscribe now to stay informed about our latest episodes, dropping each month. If you find our content valuable, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us raise awareness of the podcast and reach new audiences.CreditsPresenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker and Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.

Today's Win-Win episode is with Boyan Slat. Boyan is the founder and CEO of the Ocean Cleanup, the famous organization that's trying to rid our waterways of plastic for good. I ask him why plastic has become such a problem, the difference between effective and ineffective regulation (ahem Plastic Straw Ban!), the importance of mindset when solving hard problems, and of course, his relationship with competition. Good stuff. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:25 - Origin Story 00:07:52 - How the Ocean Cleanup Works 00:17:20 - Practical vs Ideological Solutions 00:38:01 - Role of Regulation in Fixing Incentives 00:45:14 - Plastic Straw Ban 00:52:30 - Personal plastic usage and Trade-offs 01:00:41 - Is Technology Values Neutral? 01:07:31 - Competition 01:13:10 - How to Solve Big Problems 01:20:45 - Long-term plans

Data is nothing without the brains to understand it correctly - and we have just the brain for the job. From plastic-infested riverbanks in the Caribbean to diplomatic meetings in Kenya, Renata Correia has spent four years crossing the world with The Ocean Cleanup, analyzing and enhancing the data we gather on plastic pollution. Renata takes us through her journey: from her horror at her first sight of the scale of plastic pollution in Guatemala, to her current role as the 'data whisperer' in our Rivers program. Every river is different, and solid data helps us see where plastic pollution comes from and lets us measure our impact in tackling it. As Head of Performance and Analysis for our Rivers team, Renata tells Catching Up how her constant curiosity keeps her searching for new answers, and how she guides an expert team of scientists around the world to connect the dots and spot the patterns across a planet's worth of plastic data. Find our more about The Ocean Cleanup's work researching plastic in rivers here: https://theoceancleanup.com/updates/a-tale-of-3-rivers-intercontinental-river-research-collaboration/ and the 1000 rivers around the world that our models predict as the top polluters here: https://theoceancleanup.com/sources/

It all started with an idea on a napkin...and now #TeamSeas is celebrating 20 million lbs (9 million kilograms!) of trash removed around the world. Catching Up speaks to Matt Fitzgerald, co-founder of the #TeamSeas campaign, about why he, Mark Rober, and MrBeast decided to combine forces to clean oceans, rivers, and beaches worldwide - and how the true legacy of the campaign is the passion it inspires every day. Matt tells us how #TeamSeas has captured the imagination of millions of young people worldwide, and how The Ocean Cleanup's Jamaica deployments are spreading knowledge and awareness far beyond our Interceptors. He reveals how getting arrested with his grandmother during a climate protest was an early inspiration to start a career as a climate activist - and he shares some truly shocking theories on the tooth fairy...

Flemming Sloth Andersen is a name that will forever be linked to our ocean cleaning operations. Flemming has spent over one year of his life at sea with The Ocean Cleanup, and here - directly from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch - he tells us the ups and the downs, from early prototype challenges to System 03's unprecedented plastic extractions. Flemming takes us through his remarkable career on land and at sea and gives insight into what makes our work in the GPGP so unique. He also tells us of his deep conviction that his generation has a responsibility to the next, and how his six grandchildren inspire him to keep cleaning year after year.

When it comes to supporting ocean clean-up efforts, oftentimes organizations are asked to report on the weight of everything they pulled out of the water. Seemingly, the higher the number, the more valuable the effort was. However, this is a flawed, and potentially dangerous, practice. For example, an almost weightless gill net could entangle and kill countless more animals than a heavy trawler net. It's also more likely to get wrapped up in boat propellers, posing a hazard and liability for people out at sea. Today's guests, Kelsey Richardson, a marine consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and Pascal Van Erp of Healthy Seas and GhostDiving, help to clear up why we need to move away from the "race for kgs" and, instead, toward more meaningful metrics. Further Reading/ Resources:Global Ghost Gear Initiative Best Practice Framework for the Management of Fishing GearChallenges and misperceptions around global fishing gear loss estimates Global estimates of fishing gear lost to the ocean each year Highest risk abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gearIf you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe, rate and review it! This helps to boost its visibility. Healthy Seas is a marine conservation organization whose mission is to tackle the ghost fishing phenomenon and turn this waste into an opportunity for a more circular economy. They do this through clean-ups, prevention, education, and working with partners who recycle and repurpose this material. The podcast is hosted by Crystal DiMiceli.

Eradicating the swirling gyre of plastic trash in the Pacific Ocean has been the longtime goal of Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit group. On Monday, in Victoria, British Colombia, the group took a big step forward, hauling 120,000 pounds of plastic out of the ocean using retrofitted fishing trawlers and specialized nets. And, Bernardo Arévalo upset Guatemala's political establishment by clenching his country's presidency this past weekend. But he faces a tough task ahead. Also, in Ecuador, a peaceful snap presidential election took place over the weekend amid an unprecedented security crisis that has left three politicians assassinated in less than a month. Plus, an artist's fake green card project inspires conversations about US citizenship.

Humans create more than 400 million metric tons of plastic every year. Around a million tons of that plastic ends up in the ocean.On this week's episode, JP speaks to Boyan Slat, CEO and founder of The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit foundation on a mission to remove 90% of it by 2040. Listen now.

In this podcast episode, Alistair Longman from Ranmarine Technology joins hosts Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin to discuss their innovative solution for cleaning waterways using robots called "WasteSharks." Inspired by whale sharks, these devices can be either autonomous or remote-controlled and are designed to collect floating trash in coastal areas, lakes, and rivers before it enters the ocean.Alistair Longman acknowledges the challenges of raising awareness and funding for cleanup services, as they are often seen as a "grudge purchase." However, he remains optimistic about the potential of these technologies to scale and make a significant environmental impact. He also emphasizes that the WasteSharks are designed to be unobtrusive and able to reach difficult areas that larger cleaning boats cannot access.During the conversation, Sean Martin asks about the role of data collection and analysis in addressing the waste problem. Alistair notes that as the number of WasteSharks increases, the ability to collect data on trash accumulation, type, and location will become more valuable. This information will help inform more efficient and targeted waste collection strategies. Additionally, the team at Ranmarine Technology is working on developing AI for image recognition of trash, although it is still challenging.Marco Ciappelli wonders about the replicability of the WasteShark technology and its potential applications in other areas, such as oil spills or city trash management. Alistair explains that they are working on scaling the solution and developing docking stations and larger format vessels to tackle a broader scope of waste problems.Looking to the future, Alistair envisions a time when multiple WasteSharks will be able to communicate with each other in real-time to optimize their operations, making our waterways cleaner and healthier.Take advantage of this fascinating dive into the world of WasteSharks and their quest to keep our waterways pristine and free from trash and debris.Don't waste any more time—tune in to this episode and let the wave of innovation sweep you away!Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.Guest: Alistair Longman, CTO and Chief Product Officer, Ranmarine Technology [@RanMarineTech]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-longman-37a7b41/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/alistairlongmanOn Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/alongman/ResourcesLearn more about Ranmarine and their WasteShark offering: https://itspm.ag/ranmarine-technology-xb52Lear how autonomous vessels can be use for monitoring and clearing waterways: https://itspm.ag/ranmarredrRanmarine On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/company/ranmarine/Ranmarine On Twitter | https://twitter.com/RanMarineTechRanmarine On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RanMarineTechnologyAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story____________________________To see and hear more Redefining Society stories on ITSPmagazine, visit:https://www.itspmagazine.com/redefining-society-podcastWatch the video version on-demand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllR-1tkRvr1pr_3bRruZZgfZ

From the BBC World Service: Ukraine’s digital minister tells us how the country is doubling its use of Elon Musk’s Starlink network to overcome infrastructure damage. Plus, Canada sanctions three wealthy Haitian businessmen for links to criminal gangs. And, how do you clean the world’s oceans? We hear from The Ocean Cleanup’s founder Boyan Slat.

From the BBC World Service: Ukraine’s digital minister tells us how the country is doubling its use of Elon Musk’s Starlink network to overcome infrastructure damage. Plus, Canada sanctions three wealthy Haitian businessmen for links to criminal gangs. And, how do you clean the world’s oceans? We hear from The Ocean Cleanup’s founder Boyan Slat.

It's that time of year: the unveiling of the best gift guide in the podcast multiverse (we like to think). Part 1 stars your most charming—and trickiest—partners, parents, and grandparents. Next week, tune in for part 2, and, in the meantime, dig into the ol' present-paralysis back catalogue. For the full episode recap—with ALL THE LINKS!—head to the A Thing or Two site. Get the ecomm support you need with Shopify. Get a free 14-day trial with our link. Shop our favorite MoMA Design Store finds—so many holiday crowd-pleasers! Feel your best in Honeylove and get 20% off with the code ATHINGORTWO. Book that doctor's appointment already by downloading the free Zocdoc app. Husbands and Boyfriends! 42-year-old male. Recently started dating. Lawyer. Dad. World traveler. Cyclist. Just bought a new house. Moved back to the area (Philly) from upstate new york. photographer. reader. avid home cook. knows a Parisian knot. loves a good meal out. linen shirt wearer. loafers/boat shoes with shorts kind of guy. Enjoys wine and cocktails. catholic raised. city dweller. nerdy and thoughtful. Linoto linen boxers Artemis loafers Stranger's Guide Fellow Travelers Club Arabica coffee plant Photodom photography-themed Croc Jibbitz (Or really anything from Photodom—they have a cute gift guide on their site.) Ghiaia cashmere  La Salumina Amatriciana kit Rapha cycling backpack Tiptop cocktails Depths of Wikipedia tickets—NYC live show on 12/14 or Pittsburgh show on 12/16—or mug Donation to TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image's teen photo program in Philly   Husband who thinks he's outdoorsy but hasn't been camping in decades. Bluefeel Kruca camping fan Gramicci gadget shorts or pants  Battenwear bouldering pants 1733 duffle An actual camping weekend for next summer for him—a lot of places book a year or 9 months in advance. Recs: Hither Hills State Park and Assateague Island. Getaway House gift certificate Wildsam National Parks or Road Trip guides Donation to a local preservation organization, like, say, Save the Boundary Waters in MN  REI outdoor skills classes   Husband who owns a ceramics company and has an eye for design. Courier mag subscription Dusen Dusen for MoMA Subu slippers Quark pegboard for his office or studio Carson Converse small-format quilts Glass-blowing or leather-working class Sight Unseen book How to Live With Objects Donation to People's Pottery Project Wives and Girlfriends!   Chronically ill wife with long-covid 2.5 years, doesn't like surprises, and in bed most days. loves sports, her friends, sitting in the park, and a great deal. Nocs Provisions binoculars—they did a cool collab with the Native artist Amelia Winger-Bearskin that includes a strap Cliq portable chairs  Vintage Masters golf gear, like this eighties ringer tee or this nineties hat) WNBA custom jersey Offhours home coat   Grandparents! My 90-year-old grandma who refuses hearing aides because we don't visit enough and lives off of chipotle and chips. Liberty London 2-in-1 game set - ludo and backgammon Quilted Snakes & Ladders set Frontera Grill carnitas taco kit Fancy chip clips + chips & salsa of the month club subscription   My mostly home-bound grandma. Loves her tomato plants, vitamins, and Bob Barker. Flamingo Estate roma heirloom tomato candle Nonna's Grocer tomato famiglia candle set Bordallo Pinheiro tomate apertifs plate—or lamp! If you have kids who she can share it with: Tomatoes for Neela by Padma Lakshmi 1986 Price Is Right board game Come on Down sweatshirt Chronically Chic pill organizer for her vitamins   Moms, Stepmoms, and Mothers-In-Law!   My mom is my white whale: needs nothing, no guilt in buying herself things she wants. Hates Christmas but derives joy from getting to complain about it. Good cook with a global palette (has all the gadgets she approves of and a long list of gadgets she does not endorse), news junkie, reads a lot. 61, both of my parents are retired, lives in the Pacific Northwest. Has taste but no style, hates clutter. Buys her clothes at Costco. Drinks nice wine that she also buys at Costco. Thinks art is stupid (I am an artist). She's very funny but she really leans into her brand of "antisocial curmudgeon." Successful gifts in the past were an NYtimes subscription and a fancy amaryllis bulb that she can text me about and shame it for blooming the wrong time of year. I try to veer towards consumables. She can also appreciate a handmade ceramic (functional, not decorative). Masienda tortilla starter kit (with Dona Rosa tortilla press) and the companion Masa cookbook  Diaspora Co. chai kit Talbott and Arding cheese club subscription Yun Hai dried fruit—there's a gift set Omsom IYKYK shaker set NYT Spelling Bee hat Hadley & Bennett apron Roz Chast books, like What I Hate from A to Z, or Roz Chast wall art Rachael Pots functional ceramics  Ikebana bowl & bulb from Utility Objects (could pair with fancy Japanese floral scissors)   My mom: She always asks for electronics and then ends up not being able to figure them out - or just doesn't use them. Want to get her something meaningful she will use. 1Password membership Lomi composter M0de electric toothbrush Aarke water purifier Stepmother-in-law who is a spiritual counselor in Colorado. Obviously vegan. Vegan JapanEasy by Tim Anderson, with Moromi soy sauces Rebel Cheese club membership  Yellow Leaf hammock Esalen Institute merch or gift cert  Nora McInerny books  Esker gift sets   Mother In Law - has more clothes than Nordstrom. Lives alone but her party line is always ringing. Bitossi set of 6 wineglasses Gohar World bottle apron Casa Velasquez bolero apron Gossamer Happy Hour hemp pre-rolls Conserva Culture tinned fish gift set Snacks for Dinner: Small Bites, Full Plates, Can't Lose by Lukas Volger  McNally Jackson seminar  Custom sweater mending from Repair Shop  “Come Over” hat from Big Night  Dress for Success donation   This one is for my five-foot-tall Italian American mother in law who has the thickest New York accent I've ever heard and could be described as "a tiny tank" in both stature and personality. she lives on Long Island and has access to everything; also tends to buy herself whatever she wants. so she's extremely hard to gift for. Whatever we give should probably be a physical gift vs. an experience. she is very judgmental and critical and not warm and fuzzy - but she has also had the difficult task of being a single parent to two kids, one of whom, my SIL, is living at home with significant physical and intellectual disabilities and who my MIL devotes all her time to - my SIL is so well taken care of. Looking for a gift that somehow recognizes/responds to all of this. Unspun gift kit Ipsa, depending on part of Long Island House cleaning from We Can Do It! – Si Se Puede Women's Cooperative (only operates in the five boroughs)  Missoni Home blanket Roscioli Italian wine club Marcella's favorites gift set from Gustiamo   Mom and her husband just bought a boat. So something nautical or for small space living. Year of Knots by Windy Chien Malaika hand-printed beach towels Personalized life saver buoy (U.S. Coast Guard-approved!)  Salty Home tide clock Framed nautical flags Haptic Lab sailing ship kite  Petit Kouraj x SVNR tote fishnet seashell tote Issimo inflatable mini terrycloth pillow  Ingredients for a session dark ‘n stormy Donation to The Ocean Cleanup    Mother-in-law who is the solo living grandparent to our 4-year-old and Buddhist priest who wants nothing but time with us. However, she is always a generous and thoughtful gift-giver so I can't just give her time. She is a tea lover but you can imagine how much tea I've already given her. She has a dog, loves the color periwinkle, and spends a lot of time on Zoom with her Sangha. She's forever 'writing a book' and loves getting on board with a system (for writing, for organizing, whatever). Help! Joyoung soy milk machine Daruma doll holding a dog Dog ball launcher MQuan Bell Rice xax candles for meditation Mountain Valley Seed Company seed starter kit medicinal & herbal tea Books to read with the grandkid: Jon J. Muth's The Three Questions and Zen Shorts and Thich Nat Hanh's Where is the Buddha? and A Handful of Quiet Lena Corwin peace towel + matching kid-size one for the grandkid Scrivener subscription   Dads, Step-Dads, and Fathers-in-Law! My dad, who is a retired chef (he still has knives from 40 years ago that he painstakingly cares for and finds most home kitchens to be very pretentious), can build/fix anything, loves to read non-fiction, and was suspended from Twitter frequently for tweeting insults at Donald Trump The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David Wengrow Peeko oysters Sitka Salmon Share Cabi original trio Vintage RAADVAD bread slicer Manufacture de Digoin vinegar jar to make his own vinegar Milk Street Turkish közmatik Donation to his local food bank   Mid 60's Frenchman who lives in Alsace with his wife and they travel a lot in their RV. they are also coming to the states next spring on a cross-country RV trip so I really think it should revolve around that. but more about him- he doesn't drink or smoke (some Frenchman he is) when we would drive to Florida once a year he would always be so excited to get to put on Latin American music on the radio. last year we got him a record player and records that I am 100% sure he doesn't use. he loves scrabble and card games, and he builds these badass card holders out of wood that he then does wood-burning personalized deco on. he has everything he wants and he wears lee jeans. Neepa Hut food tent Camping chair from Cliq, Woods, or Blue Ridge Chair Works Penco box tote Papier travel journal National Parks pass Personalized leatherbound America: National Parks Atlas (from PBS shop)   Dad who enjoys perfecting logistics and explaining credit card point strategy. Scott's Cheap Flights premium membership Timeshifter app Solgaard carry-on closet suitcase (there's a MoMA collab!) “Clipper Club” 1950 Pan Am membership lounge rocks glass Bug-out bag from Judy Portable phone charger iPad keyboard + Valerie Constance monogrammed keyboard case    Former CIA and green beret but loves appletinis and bubble baths. Straightaway Cocktails  Bathing Culture body wash Sophie Lou Jacobsen martini glasses Esker bath board Avec x Atelier Saucier bundle of cocktail napkins + drink mixers + garnishes + recipes   I need help finding a gift for my picky and hard-working lawyer Dad. He loves outdoor adventures, Neil Young, doing puzzles with my Mom, and reading. My parents recently became part-time New Yorkers and keep buying art museum memberships. He loves to do research before purchasing anything and tends to buy whatever he wants. My Mom is a chronic shopper, so he usually has multiples of whatever he confesses to liking - Ugg slippers, Jack Black face wash, William Henry knives. He is a big guy and doesn't fit into standard S-L sizes. He also doesn't drink alcohol or coffee. In the past, he has disliked gifts that involve more labor (i.e. a smoker, a drone). I am not opposed to making a donation in his name, but my family's love language is gifts and I would need to accompany a donation with something for him to unwrap. Per Claire's request for dental records, he lost his front teeth as a kid playing Pee Wee football. He broke his fake set in a fight the day of his junior prom and attended the dance sans front teeth. He is so fun and deserves a great gift. Last year, I got him a Storyworth membership and he loved it (thanks for the recommendation!) I am hoping for a repeat success. Also, he is a January birthday, so I could use multiple ideas. Please help! Birding Bob walk in Central Park, plus a donation or membership to Wild Bird Fund Tickets to a Happy Medium art class  Day at the spa at Governor's Island Joyce Gold tour Fancy pajamas from P. Le Moult Todd Snyder x New Era nubby Yankees cap (see also:Dodgers, Cubs, and Red Sox hats) MoMA Design Store has great puzzle selection. Also: this Neil Young jigsaw puzzle and Different Puzzles, which are fun and *challenging*   Wisconsin Father in Law who likes sports. End of list. Lambeau Field stadium tours Depending on his teams, gear from a previous stadium—signs and even seats that go up for sale ChamberlainMade keyboard sticker Wisconsin hoodie ornament MLB Validation Pass-Port Wisconsin tri logo tee/sweatshirt Donation to Special Olympics Wisconsin YAY. Produced by Dear Media

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