There’s a $35 million problem in the fight to reduce marine plastics. It’s called “The Ocean Cleanup.” You have seen the video clips: a young hero invents a solution to ocean plastic. But is it that simple?
Today, Nature N8 breaks down the high tech high-seas cleanup device. We also hear from Irene Hofmeijer, founder of a social enterprise in Peru that’s been cleaning up coastlines. They played a key role in banning single-use plastics nationally.
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Host - Nate Maynard (Twitter @N8May)
Executive Producer - Emily Y. Wu (Twitter @emilyywu)
Producer and Editor - Allison Chan & Thomas Lee
Mixing and Brand Design - Thomas Lee
Production Assistant - Yu-Chen Lai (Twitter @aguavaemoji)
Production Company - Ghost Island Media
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FOOTNOTES
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