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The results are in – nearly 80% of U.S. Americans agree that the microplastics crisis requires immediate action.

A report published today ([link removed]) by 5 Gyres, in partnership with Grove ([link removed]) , shares results from a groundbreaking national poll exploring U.S. Americans' knowledge and attitudes about microplastics and related solutions. The findings are striking: nearly 80% of respondents believe microplastics pose a threat to both environmental and human health, and they want immediate action. This presents a clear opportunity for policymakers and businesses to lead by implementing solutions that tackle this pressing issue head-on.
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Key Findings:
* Awareness of the Issue is High: Just under a quarter of respondents reported that they have never heard of microplastics.
* Yet Knowledge about the Issue is Limited: A significant portion responded with "do not know" when asked if certain statements about microplastic sources were true or false, indicating a gap in knowledge.
* And U.S. Americans Support Action Across the Aisle: The results show strong bipartisan support for legislative policies and corporate action aimed at preventing reducing microplastic pollution.
* Especially When it Comes to Human Health: Concern was particularly high regarding the presence and impact of microplastics in the human body.



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Reducing Microfiber Pollution: An Industry Playbook

Microfibers, which shed from our clothing and other textiles, are a significant and under-addressed source of microplastic pollution. Reducing Microfiber Pollution: An Industry Playbook ([link removed]) is a series of easily actionable guides to support brands in reducing microfiber emissions across the entire textile supply chain, including design, sourcing, and manufacturing.
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International Plastic Pellet Count Report

Plastic pellets ([link removed]) (AKA “nurdles”) are the raw building blocks of everyday plastic items — yet their spills go largely untracked and unregulated. An upcoming report will present results from the first International Plastic Pellet Count, a global citizen science effort to quantify the extent of this pollution.

Report Coming Soon!

Image: 5 Gyres Ambassador ([link removed]) Katie Abare led a plastic pellet count in Charleston, South Carolina

Stay tuned for updates on the #MicroplasticFreeUS ([link removed]) campaign, and follow @5gyres ([link removed]) for more!

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