The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit organization, is on track to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive floating area of plastic waste, by 2034. This effort is crucial for both marine biodiversity and climate change mitigation, as plastic pollution not only harms marine ecosystems but also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Through technological innovations and a $7.5 billion funding goal, the organization aims to rid the oceans of this environmental hazard, but broader action is necessary to prevent further plastic pollution.
