Over 11 million kg of plastic removed
This year, The Ocean Cleanup removed 11.5 million kilos of plastic from oceans and rivers. This total surpasses the amount collected in all previous years combined. In April, the company celebrated a significant milestone: 10 million kg of waste extracted. This achievement was the result of 6 years of river and ocean operations. Only 7 months later, last November, they reached an astounding 20 million kg of plastic removed.
Progress in the great pacific garbage patch
System 03 played a central role in advancing their ocean cleanup operations in 2024. With 112 extractions, the firm refined its efficiency, reliability, and safety for marine life. In September, they confirmed that the cleanup of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is not only possible but also achievable at a projected cost of $7.5 billion.
Preventing plastic at its source
Their mission goes beyond cleaning the oceans; The Ocean Cleanup also works to stop plastic from entering waterways in the first place. This year, the company expanded our river interceptor network to key regions:
- Bangkok: The Interceptor Original began work on the Chao Praya River as part of a multi-year initiative to reduce plastic pollution in the Gulf of Thailand.
- Guatemala: The deployment of Barricade XL at the Rio Motagua marked a significant step in protecting the Gulf of Honduras, home to the world’s second-largest coral reef.
- Jamaica: They installed Interceptor 015 in Kingston’s Sandy Gully, one of the country’s largest waterways.
