Boyan Slat & Ocean Clean up -- Mai Kanda

 I think Boyan Slat is brave, his project is bold and innovative and he and other members of the Ocean Project deserve more credit. Then, I think what contributed to his achievements were the project members who agreed with his views and donated money for the project. Because when he started this project, he was only 16 years old and still a child physically and mentally, and he had to struggle a lot with fundraising and pressure to set up the organization. So the people around him who agreed with him and supported his activities were very important. I also believe that his passion for protecting the clean oceans he loves so much has contributed greatly to the success of a system that efficiently scoops up large quantities of plastic waste in one go, and will finish collecting all the waste in the Pacific Ocean completely in the future, far faster than the conventional speed too. Finally, I believe that the Ocean Cleanup Project will continue to innovate with the support of engineers and scientists and will continue for a few decades. However, the most important thing is to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the ocean so that we don't have to use giant nets to scoop it up, so each of us should try to take one step further by not using too many plastic products and by separating plastic waste properly and throwing it away for recycling.

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  1. Ryota IwamiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:08 PM

    It is important to try to take one step.

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  2. Chia MiyaharaAugust 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM

    Yes. I completely agree with your opinion. He is supported by so many people.

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  3. Chien NguyenAugust 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM

    You are right! You should take responsibility for protecting marine life as much as possible!

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  4. Fumiya NakagawaAugust 30, 2023 at 4:17 PM

    I think try and error improve the situation someday.

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  5. Aina TaniguchiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:19 PM

    I totally agree with you. It was humans who put the earth in this state, so we should deal with it ourselves.

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  6. Ilryeon YunAugust 30, 2023 at 4:22 PM

    I agree with you. We have to take action to reduce plastic garbage!!

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  7. AnjiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM

    I agree with you. he has to appreciate for investor.

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  8. Natsumi IwamotoAugust 30, 2023 at 4:32 PM

    I like your opinion! we shouldn't rely on his idea. each of us needs to make an effort

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  9. Nao MiyaharaAugust 30, 2023 at 4:35 PM

    I also think his passion is so good!

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  10. David WoodfieldAugust 30, 2023 at 4:50 PM

    Intelligent thoughts, Mai, yes both Slat's passion and the support of a number of adults have been crucial to the Ocean Cleanup's success to date.

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  11. Ryota IwamiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:51 PM

    It is an important thing!(Tomoe)

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