Annotated Bibliography

Ethan Love

Embry-Riddle

COM 122 English Composition

Allison Wimmer

11/10/2023
 Annotated bibliography

Interview

GREENTECH FESTIVAL. (2020). Interview: Boyan slat | GTF 2020. YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbDHCCVLuSw

Boyan Slat, the founder of The Ocean Cleanup, is on a mission to remove plastic waste from

the world's oceans. His organization has developed innovative technology to tackle this

global problem. Boyan started his journey as a young man passionate about technology and

the environment. He realized the scale of the plastic pollution issue when he went scuba

diving and found more plastic than fish underwater. The Ocean Cleanup aims to clean up

existing plastic in the oceans and prevent more from entering by focusing on rivers as the

primary sources of plastic pollution. The organization's interceptor systems collect plastic

waste from rivers and use the forces of the ocean to clean up the open waters. They have

also been experimenting with recycling the collected plastic waste into valuable and

sustainable products. Boyan's non-profit journey began with a small group of volunteers and

has now grown to a team of about 100 people, working globally to make the oceans cleaner.

The organization is also addressing plastic pollution in areas like Southeast Europe. Boyan

emphasized the importance of involving more people and businesses in the mission to clean

the oceans, sharing his vision for a self-sustainable cleanup cycle. Despite the challenges, he

remains dedicated to his mission.

Website

The ocean CleanUp. (2023). The Ocean CleanUp. https://theoceancleanup.com/

 This is the main website used by the non-profit organization, The Ocean CleanUp. The

website provides information about the organization's mission, goals, and ongoing projects.

It offers detailed insights into their innovative technologies, including the Interceptor, which

captures plastic waste from rivers, and their flagship project, which aims to remove plastic

from ocean garbage patches. The website also offers resources to educate visitors about the

scope of the plastic pollution problem and its environmental impact. Users can learn about

the organization's efforts to develop and implement advanced cleanup systems and read

about their progress in reducing plastic waste in the oceans. Additionally, the site may

provide ways for individuals to get involved, donate, or support the organization's initiatives.

Scholarly Article

Sigler, M. (2014). The effects of plastic pollution on aquatic wildlife: Current situations and

future solutions. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 225(11), 1-9.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-014-2184-6

Plastics are a ubiquitous and versatile material, with global annual production reaching

about 280 million tons. However, the non-biodegradable nature of plastics poses a

significant environmental challenge. The proportion of plastics in municipal solid waste has

increased by 12% over the past four decades. A substantial quantity of plastic waste ends up

in oceans and water bodies, where it affects marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Plastic

pollution negatively impacts marine life through ingestion and entanglement and may also

serve as a substrate for invasive species. Efforts to address plastic pollution include

innovative technologies like tracking trash through RFID tags and cellular transmitters,

using drones and barriers for plastic collection, and converting plastics back into fuel.
 Reducing plastic use and improving recycling practices are essential steps to address this

global challenge.

Newspaper

Slat, B. (2023, May 25,). Reducing plastic pollution in our oceans is simpler than you think. New

York Times (Online) https://search.proquest.com/docview/2818618679

Delegates from U.N. member states are convening in Paris to address the global issue of

plastic pollution. Plastic pollution in the oceans is a grave threat, causing harm to

ecosystems, economic damage to coastal communities, and posing potential health risks to

over three billion people reliant on seafood. The U.N. Environment Program has proposed

measures to keep plastics in circulation through reuse and recycling. However, there is

growing support for capping and reducing plastic production and usage. Boyan Slat, the

founder of The Ocean Cleanup, has been working tirelessly to clean up plastic waste from

the oceans and has successfully removed over 0.2% of the plastic in the Great Pacific

Garbage Patch using innovative technology. He emphasizes that cleaning up ocean garbage

patches is essential, but to effectively combat plastic pollution, we must also target the rivers

that are the primary sources of plastic entering the oceans. Interception in rivers is a rapid

and cost-effective approach to prevent plastic pollution, buying time until global waste

management systems can be improved.

Video

The Ocean CleanUp. (2022). Interceptor 007 faces the first rain event in LA (& stops 35,000 lbs

of waste) | the ocean cleanup. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=BpYvhMinQoU
The 007 Interceptor has been deployed in L.A. County for a two-year pilot program to

capture trash in storm seasons. The initiative aims to address the issue of plastic pollution in

the region, particularly during storm seasons when most of the trash flows through Ballona

Creek. While operational, the Interceptor serves as an educational campaign to raise

awareness about the origin of beach trash and the need for waste reduction. Innovative

technology and educational signage help inform the public. The Interceptor has shown

success in capturing large amounts of trash during the first storm event, demonstrating its

effectiveness in keeping beaches cleaner. Local residents and environmentalists are

enthusiastic about the project's potential to significantly reduce plastic pollution in Santa

Monica Bay and are hopeful for its continued success and scalability in waste management

efforts.