Plastic Free July is Here!
5 Gyres is taking a trip down memory lane this summer by revisiting one of our most community focused expeditions, the 2015 Voyage to the Bahamas.
Stay tuned to our social channels for fun stories from the crew!
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Afterward, we're taking a look at "How it started, How it's going" on our Instagram with various crew members like Jack Johnson, Pearl Gottschalk, Matt Prindiville, Madeleine Wallace, and David Stover!
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Looking for swaps, quizzes, and info?
Stay tuned to our channels for activations from our brand partners in collaboration with our ambassador, Creative Director and Artivist Marina Testino! We'll also be sharing facts on plastic pollution, quizzes to test your knowledge, and simple swaps to make your life #plasticfree! Follow along here.
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Blueland releases study on PVA
Laundry and dishwasher detergent pods are plastic. PVA is a synthetic, petroleum-based film that dissolves, but likely doesn't fully biodegrade in most wastewater treatment plants or in the natural environment! Follow along here for Blueland's scientific study on PVA.
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Sara Mais LIVE on FB with JuJuBe
Sara dropped some great pointers and tips to living #plasticfree with our partner JuJuBe on Facebook Live! Watch the conversation here.
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Partner Updates
- Costa is launching their next generation of Untangled Collection sunglasses - perfect for the summer and plastic free July! Check them out starting 7/21.
- Our new partner, Local Roots Kombucha, is launching a special flavor benefitting 5 Gyres on 8/28 - we will be at their taproom in Vista, CA to celebrate!
- ChicoBag is one of our longest standing partners and wrote a blog post about us last month!
- Ace of Air launched their circular economy-friendly skincare line with products that are good for your skin and the earth!
- Everything but Water's summer vibes are sustainable with their cause donation products, benefitting 5 Gyres!
- Liquid Death has released a full-length horror film with the terrifyingly awesome theme - DEATH TO PLASTIC!
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