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BREAKING: Groundbreaking Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act launches! Senator Udall (D-NM) and Representative Lowenthal (D-CA) introduce groundbreaking legislation that tackles the plastic pollution crisis head on. The act calls for a national bottle bill, bans certain polluting products, temporarily pauses the development of new plastic facilities, sets new standards for minimum recycled content, institutes a carryout bag fee, prevents waste from being shipped overseas, requires manufacturers to collect and recycle materials, and protects existing state policy designed to curb the use of single-use plastic. Read More Here
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March 3-7: Expo West in Anaheim, CA (thanks Chicobag for allowing us to be your guests!) Email [email protected] to say hello.
March 24th: 16th annual Ocean Day in Sacramento, CA. Ocean Day is a single day when people from across California come to the Capitol to discuss the crucial role the ocean plays in our environment and economy. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to participate on behalf of 5 Gyres.
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Ambassador Program: Ambassador Leadership Summit is coming this summer! This will be a three day inspirational event for Ambassadors to convene for the first time ever, learning the latest developments on plastic pollution from science, to policies, to evolving industry practices. Featuring fun and interactive activities, it will become a place of exploration and collaboration. Apply to our Ambassador program today to get involved!
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Education Program: Our Curriculum is now accessible to all! As we revamp our website, we are pleased to offer the K-12 NextGen Plastic Pollution Curriculum online. Access it through our application here and check out the "At Sea" curriculum for all of the adventurous educators on the open ocean.
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Local Action: Los Angeles
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Reusable LA Volunteer Training Webinar
Calling all Angelenos and foodies! We need your help to make policy changes happen in the county and city of LA. Join the growing Reusable LA coalition for a special webinar that will empower you to conduct outreach at local restaurants. By joining, you'll be part of the effort moving LA closer to a thriving culture of reuse and zero-waste. Register here.
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We are seeking a driven and collaborative Science Program Manager dedicated to effecting positive change, to support the growth and implementation of our science programs. If this is you, apply here.
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Partners driving design change:
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- Check out our February partnership with 4Ocean, working together on upstream solutions and education about the global plastic pollution crisis.
- While not officially available until Spring, Klean Kanteen is named the 'best portable lunch box' at Outdoor Retailer, according to Business Insider
- Thank you Glass Dharma for donating straws to our upcoming Ambassador Summit! Interested in participating as a corporate sponsor or donating product? Email [email protected]
- 5 Gyres is proud to be a member of 1% For the Planet. Want to include us as your beneficiary? Click HERE.
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