Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,

It's Plastic Free July, and the time to take action is NOW! This newsletter is dedicated to ways you can take part this month -- and beyond. From participating in community science to swapping single-use plastic for reusables, there are easy ways we can all make a change. 

Tell us how you're participating in Plastic Free July by tagging @5gyres on social media. We love to see you in action!

- Team 5 Gyres

Plastic Free July is about making small changes that make a big impact. Check out the newly revamped 5 Gyres shop for easy plastic swaps that help reduce plastic usage while also supporting our mission!

READ

California recently passed what is being heralded as the nation’s toughest plastic reduction bill. While The Plastic Pollution Reduction & Recycling Act sounds perfect at first glance, there’s more than meets the eye. Environmental organizations across California, all with a similar mission to reduce plastic pollution, were divided on SB 54 - some in support, some in opposition, and some, like 5 Gyres, remaining neutral. Read our latest newsroom article to understand this controversial new bill.

WATCH

Whether you're a zero-waste activist or just starting to dip your toes into the plastic pollution movement, everyone can learn something with our educational video series, Trash Academy/La Academia de Basura. Learn the basics in Season One or dive deeper into the different sectors in Season Two!