The Ocean Cleanup Eyes Australian Ocean Plastic as It Urges 'Action and Cash' Ahead of COP31

The Ocean Cleanup eyes Australian ocean plastic as it urges 'action and cash' ahead of COP31

Global non-profit The Ocean Cleanup is announcing Australia and the Asia-Pacific as its primary focus after founder and CEO Boyan Slat visited Sydney last week

The Ocean Cleanup & UN launch Asia-Pacific oceans pact

The pact aims to curb plastic leaks at source, linking river interception with waste reform and finance to protect Asian and Australian waters.

The Ocean Cleanup shifts its focus to Southeast Asia

The shift reflects research linking about 79 per cent of overseas ocean plastic reaching Australia to Southeast Asia, where most leakage begins.