Listen to Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of the Ocean Cleanup, discuss the plastic problem, regulation, competition, and solving big problems.

Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, discusses the challenges of cleaning up the oceans, including the belief that it was impossible, and their revolutionary technology. They also explore plastic pollution in middle income countries and the complexities of working with governments. They highlight the support from a real estate developer in Malaysia and address the irony of environmental permits.

Boyan Slat, founder of The Ocean Cleanup, shares his mission to remove plastic from the oceans. Giri Winckler, a local activist, talks about picking up plastic piece by piece. They discuss the sources of plastic pollution, efforts to remove it, and solutions like banning single-use plastics and improving waste management systems.