Use your voice, do a TrashBlitz, and more!

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Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,

We closed out Plastic Free July with some big news:

Senator Merkley introduced the Fighting Fibers Act of 2024 ([link removed]) , which would require a microfiber filtration system on new washing machines sold in the United States by 2030. We know that a single load of laundry can release up to 18 million microfibers, and filters are a proven solution that can capture up to 90% of them before they enter the environment. Although the microfiber issue ([link removed]) requires interventions across the entire life cycle of textiles (more on that below!), filtration can have a big impact in the near term, and we are proud to be driving this solution forward.
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For more information, read our press release ([link removed]) .
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Blitz for Plastic-Free Parks!

Data collection for the 2024 Plastic-Free Parks campaign is open through October, so sign up ([link removed]) , head to your nearest national park or federal land ([link removed]) , and log the trash you find in the TrashBlitz app ([link removed]) . Each month, we’ll randomly select a volunteer to win a limited-edition sweatshirt ([link removed]) !

If you’re interested in getting more involved and meeting like-minded outdoor enthusiasts, join our team at Yosemite Facelift ([link removed]) in September!

Weaving Solutions to Microfiber Pollution

WOVEN ([link removed]) marked the beginning of a long-term, multifaceted strategy to develop real solutions to microfiber pollution. Read our recap here ([link removed]) , including results from our on-site science experiment. Can you guess how microfibers were present in the room during the 2-day symposium?
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ICYMI: More 5 Gyres Updates
* We’re excited to announce our newest Cause Partners, Me Mother Earth ([link removed]) and Junk Theory ([link removed]) , two small businesses that share our vision of a future free of plastic pollution.
* Miami: Our 2024 TrashBlitz Community Fund recipient, Clean Miami Beach, is leading several TrashBlitz events in the coming months. RSVP to join an event ([link removed]) !
* Los Angeles: Reusable LA needs your help to educate local restaurants about the new plastic reduction laws. Learn how you can support restaurants in reducing waste ([link removed]) .

Interested in getting more involved in the movement? Become a 5 Gyres Ambassador ([link removed]) and join a global community of changemakers.
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