Proof of Usefulness Report

The Ocean Cleanup

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+597
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'The Ocean Cleanup' is a globally recognized, high-impact environmental initiative with verified exceptional utility, innovation, and reach. However, the specific submission provided was of extremely low quality, containing false user claims ('most people have used my product'), lazy data entry, and a suspicious email address. While the underlying project is world-class (warranting high base scores and quality factors for verifiable metrics), the submission itself incurred heavy penalties in 'Evidence of Traction' and 'Response Quality' due to the lack of credible direct evidence provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+628
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+597

Project Details

Project URL
theoceancleanup.com
Description
The Ocean Cleanup is an innovative environmental organization dedicated to developing advanced technologies to rid the world's oceans of plastic pollution. Founded by Boyan Slat in 2013, the company focuses on designing and deploying large-scale systems to efficiently remove plastic debris from the ocean and prevent it from reaching the marine ecosystem. The Ocean Cleanup's mission is to tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and other polluted areas by using passive cleanup methods that harness natural oceanic forces. Through research, engineering, and collaboration with global partners, The Ocean Cleanup aims to create a cleaner, healthier ocean for future generations.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline