WORKING SMARTER AND QUICKER
Boyan Slat said: “Our mission is to rid the world’s oceans of plastic pollution and the key to achieving this is stopping pollution at its source: the rivers. Through strategic Interceptor technology planning, monitoring and research initiatives, and our alliance with Marea Verde, we can combine our proven technology and expertise with their local experience to deliver a lasting legacy in Panama.
“By implementing a more holistic approach to the problem of plastic pollution across city basins we can scale our impact and carry out our vital, collaborative work with greater efficiency to achieve our aims quicker and smarter.”
Marea Verde has been working in Panama since 2017 to mitigate solid waste pollution in rivers and coasts. The Bay of Panama is a marine ecosystem recognized as a Ramsar site.
Mirei de Heras, Co-Founder and President of Marea Verde, added: “We feel excited and confident that we will be able to transform the Bay of Panama with the Seven Basins Project. Our previous experience, the support of our donors and allies, and the technology and expertise of The Ocean Cleanup will allow us to generate a real impact in the fight against plastic pollution in our rivers and seas.”
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