Sector-Based Framework to Address the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Plastic is complex: there are varied polymers, additives, design, and impacts. 5 Gyres outlines a framework to better solve for plastic pollution by framing strategies and solutions around specific sectors of plastic use in society. 

Threatened Seabirds Visit Remote Plastic Pollution Hotspots

Tracking data for more than 7,000 petrels of 77 species reveals where threatened seabirds risk exposure to marine plastic pollution, finding that 25% of plastic exposure occurs on the high seas where it accumulates in oceanic gyres.

Adding Plastic Waste to Building Materials Might Not be a Good Idea

It's increasingly common to incorporate plastic waste into building materials, like roads, concrete, and turf. While some believe this to be a reasonable end-of-life scenario for plastic waste, research shows it may cause more problems.

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