Date of Birth: July 27, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Boyan Slat is a Dutch entrepreneur and inventor, best known as the founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization that develops advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. Born in the Netherlands, Slat became internationally recognized for his innovative approach to addressing the growing problem of oceanic plastic pollution. His interest in engineering and ocean conservation began at a young age, culminating in a high school project that would eventually evolve into The Ocean Cleanup. In 2012, at the age of 18, Boyan Slat presented a TEDx talk outlining his vision for an ocean-cleaning system that uses the ocean’s currents to capture and concentrate plastic debris. This talk garnered considerable attention and led to the establishment of The Ocean Cleanup in 2013. Under Slat’s leadership, the organization has grown significantly, raising millions in funding and deploying multiple ocean-cleaning systems, including their first full-scale prototype in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Slat’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and receiving the United Nations’ Champions of the Earth award. His commitment to environmental sustainability and his innovative approach to solving one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues have made him a prominent figure in the field of environmental conservation.
5 Interesting Facts about Boyan Slat
1. Boyan Slat dropped out of Delft University of Technology to focus full-time on The Ocean Cleanup.
2. The Ocean Cleanup’s first prototype was deployed in the North Sea in 2016 to test its feasibility.
3. Slat was inspired to tackle ocean pollution after a scuba diving trip in Greece, where he encountered more plastic bags than fish.
4. The Ocean Cleanup aims to remove 90% of the ocean’s plastic pollution by 2040.
5. Boyan Slat holds the Guinness World Record for “Most Crowdfunded Environmental Project,” raising over $2 million in 100 days.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Boyan Slat
1. “Human history is basically a list of things that couldn’t be done, and then were.”
2. “We can use technology to make our planet a better place.”
3. “I’m not a scientist, I’m an engineer. I see a problem, I want to solve it.”
4. “Why move through the oceans if the oceans can move through you?”
5. “We must act now, and we must act decisively to address the plastic pollution crisis.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Boyan Slat’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, primarily through fundraising efforts and grants for The Ocean Cleanup.
Children
As of now, Boyan Slat does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [The Ocean Cleanup Official Website](https://www.theoceancleanup.com/
2. [Boyan Slat’s TEDx Talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROW9F-c0kIQ
3. [Forbes 30 Under 30 Profile](https://www.forbes.com/profile/boyan-slat/
5. [Boyan Slat’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/boyanslat
