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June 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM

What the ocean taught us 🌊

What the ocean taught us 🌊 We've shifted our sails upstream, tackling plastic pollution at the source. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ …

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May 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Microplastics are everywhere 👀

Microplastics are everywhere 👀 We're taking action - join us! ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌…

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May 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM

📢 We’re demanding a #MicroplasticFreeUS

📢 We’re demanding a #MicroplasticFreeUS Take action on microplastics now! ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌    …

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April 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Our Planet Needs YOU 🌎

Our Planet Needs YOU 🌎 3 ways to take action this Earth Month! ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ …

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March 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM

A Message from our Scientists

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February 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Back to plastic? No, thank you!

Back to plastic? No, thank you! Our work isn't slowing down 👊 ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌   …

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January 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM

15 Years of 5 Gyres 🎉

15 Years of 5 Gyres 🎉 We couldn't do it without YOU! Dear 5 Gyres Community,As we enter our 15th anniversary as an organization, we’re grateful for our collective progress and proud to reflect on all that we accomplished this past year. Your unwavering support allowed us to publish gr…

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  5 Gyres | Sara Mais · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Shape tomorrow's world today 🌎

Shape tomorrow's world today 🌎 TRIPLE your impact by December 31! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,I know you’re enjoying the holidays, so I’ll get straight to the point - 5 Gyres needs supporters like you to help fund our ongoing work to drive innovative solutions to plastic pollution through…

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  5 Gyres | Alison Waliszewski · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 4:45 PM

The top item polluting national parks is…

The top item polluting national parks is… Our Plastic-Free Parks report is now available! Dear Fellow Adventurers,The results are in… and single-use plastic is once again crowned the top polluter in our national parks!Our 2024 Plastic-Free Parks report was published today, revealing r…

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December 3, 2024 at 4:01 PM

An Update from INC-5 🌏

An Update from INC-5 🌏 Plus, double your donation for Giving Tuesday! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,After a long week in Busan, Korea, our research team is traveling home without a Global Plastics Treaty. Despite an overwhelming majority of countries calling for an ambitious treaty, stall t…

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  Lisa Erdle · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 4:15 PM

This Halloween’s Real Horror: Microfibers 👻

This Halloween’s Real Horror: Microfibers 👻 Here's how we're fighting back! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,Forget ghosts, witches, and werewolves! The scariest thing this Halloween is a ghoulish contaminant we can’t see - microplastics. Microfibers, which shed from clothes, carpets, and home g…

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  Anna Cummins · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 8:19 PM

A break from doomscrolling 🕊️

A break from doomscrolling 🕊️ Breathe easy... we're working toward a plastic-free future! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,As we approach the end of year, as well as our 15th anniversary as an organization, we’re inspired to reflect on our collective progress and envision our collaborative futur…

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  5 Gyres · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 6:52 PM

We're all connected 🌊

We're all connected 🌊 Protect our coastlines & communities Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, We’re all connected by a watershed. What ends up in the ocean starts on land, from our communities, through rivers and streams, and out to sea. September marks Coastal Cleanup Month worldwide, but yo…

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August 14, 2024 at 4:15 PM

📢 ACT NOW: Drive Solutions to Plastic Pollution

📢 ACT NOW: Drive Solutions to Plastic Pollution Use your voice, do a TrashBlitz, and more! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, We closed out Plastic Free July with some big news: Senator Merkley introduced the Fighting Fibers Act of 2024, which would require a microfiber filtration system on new w…

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  Anna Cummins · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Big news about tiny fibers!

Big news about tiny fibers! A letter from our co-founder Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,We have some big news to share, and hope you can join us in driving solutions!Just last week, U.S. Senator Merkely (OR) introduced the Fighting Fibers Act of 2024 in Congress, which would reduce microfiber …

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  5 Gyres · [email protected]

July 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Help us log 1,000 pieces of trash during Plastic Free July!

Help us log 1,000 pieces of trash during Plastic Free July! TrashBlitz to win our NEW sweatshirt! Hi Friends of 5 Gyres,Let’s make Plastic Free July count! Help us reach our goal of logging 1,000 pieces of trash for our Plastic-Free Parks project this month. Join the effort and make a d…

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May 8, 2024 at 4:06 PM

An INC-4 Update from our Scientists

An INC-4 Update from our Scientists As the world grapples with the escalating plastic pollution crisis, the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty marked a pivotal moment in the quest for a healthier planet – for people and the environ…

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April 11, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Planet vs. Plastics: Be Part of the Solution

Planet vs. Plastics: Be Part of the Solution 3 ways to get involved this Earth Month 🌎 Earth Day is approaching, and this year’s theme resonates with urgency: Planet vs. Plastics. Our shared home continues to struggle under the tide of plastic pollution that no longer impacts just the e…

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March 14, 2024 at 5:36 PM

The Tiny Polluters in Our Waters 💧

The Tiny Polluters in Our Waters 💧 Join us on World Water Day (March 22) We can’t talk about World Water Day (March 22) without addressing the tiny polluters in our waterways. Microfibers shed from our clothing, making their way from washing machines to the ocean, and plastic pellets (A…

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January 31, 2024 at 6:02 PM

What do national parks and fashion have in common?

What do national parks and fashion have in common? Two ways to get involved with 5 Gyres! Can you guess what national parks have in common with the clothes you’re wearing? The answer is PLASTIC.Plastic pollution is more than just the 170 trillion plastic particles floating at sea. It’s …

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January 10, 2024 at 5:07 PM

The numbers are in...

The numbers are in... YOU played a role in the fight against plastic pollution Dear 5 Gyres Community,As we reflect on the past year, we’re proud of all that we were able to accomplish together. Whether you called on your representatives to take action, submitted data via our TrashBlitz…

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December 28, 2023 at 6:05 PM

A message from Team 5 Gyres...

A message from Team 5 Gyres... Last chance to give in 2023! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,Thank you for joining us this month as we explored 5 Gyres’ work to reduce harm from plastic pollution on people and the planet (with a focus on Parks, Policy, Parkas, and PHA).Did you know that YOU were…

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  Marcus Eriksen · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Give the gift of transparency this holiday season!

Give the gift of transparency this holiday season! Find out what REALLY happens to your biodegradable fork... Dear Truth Seekers,By now, you know that we’re not cleaning up the ocean… but we ARE vetting novel materials (like PHA) that can help bridge the gap between single-use and reuse…

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  Lisa Erdle · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Help us reduce the most ubiquitous microplastic in the world 🧵

Help us reduce the most ubiquitous microplastic in the world 🧵 Hello Friends of 5 Gyres,We’re not cleaning up the ocean, but we ARE working on solutions that will reduce the most common microplastic found in the environment – microfibers.You may not think of the clothing you’re wearing r…

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  Alison Waliszewski · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 5:02 PM

More Parks, Less Plastic

More Parks, Less Plastic & the role of policy in reducing plastic pollution Dear Advocates,As we hinted in our last email to you, we aren’t cleaning up the ocean… but we ARE using science-based data from our Plastic Free Parks project to push for critical policy efforts! Our brand n…

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  Anna Cummins · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Why we’re not cleaning up the ocean.

Why we’re not cleaning up the ocean. Support REAL solutions on Giving Tuesday Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,Thank you for faithfully following along with us this year as we navigate the sometimes tumultuous waters of science, advocacy, and education in the plastic pollution space. You and you…

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  5 Gyres · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Do bioplastics break down? The results are in...

Do bioplastics break down? The results are in... Better Alternatives 3.0 is out now! A product may be labeled as "compostable" or "biodegradable", but what actually happens if it ends up in the environment? 5 Gyres' new report, Better Alterna…

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October 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Microfibers: the good, the bad & the future

Microfibers: the good, the bad & the future An update on our filtration bill Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, Last week, we received the unfortunate news that Governor Newsom vetoed our bill (AB 1628), which would have required new washi…

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  5 Gyres · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Are you ready to become a Gyrenaut?

Are you ready to become a Gyrenaut? A new way to support 5 Gyres. It is the year 2040. The Earth continues to struggle under the weight of pollution, exploitation, and injustice. Many years ago, a group of activists sailed through all five great oceanic gyres to understand what, where, …

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September 13, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Sailing & Hiking for Solutions

Sailing & Hiking for Solutions Plus, two ways to take action now! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, This month, the 5 Gyres team is getting out into the field (or the park, or the ocean), to support science that drives solutions. We're s…

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August 9, 2023 at 4:02 PM

The true cost of fashion... 👀

The true cost of fashion... 👀 Microfibers = Macroproblem The true cost of fashion is more than what's shown on the price tag.  Dive into our new resource page that unravels the facts about the textile industry and offers actions both…

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July 12, 2023 at 4:36 PM

🚨 HOT OFF THE PRESS: New 5 Gyres Research

🚨 HOT OFF THE PRESS: New 5 Gyres Research Sectors, Seabirds, & Structures NEW 5 Gyres Published ResearchOur 10+ years of research on ocean and terrestrial plastics leads us to focus on understanding specific sources, or sectors, that generate plastic pollution, in order to create mo…

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June 14, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Navigating Microfiber Pollution & Solutions ⛵

Navigating Microfiber Pollution & Solutions ⛵ 5 ways to get involved with 5 Gyres... Microfibers = Macro Problem Microfibers are released from our clothes every day, contaminating our air, water, agricultural lands, and ocean. 5 …

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May 17, 2023 at 5:39 PM

What is greenwashing?

What is greenwashing? Watch this video to find out! WHAT IS GREENWASHING? 5 Gyres' Eliseo breaks it down in this video 👇 Now that you know what greenwashing is, what are we going to do about it?   5 Gyres is leadin…

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  Lisa Erdle | 5 Gyres · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 4:24 PM

‘Cause you can look right through me, walk right by me...

‘Cause you can look right through me, walk right by me… Support science to solutions! Dear 5 Gyres Supporters (and hopefully Chicago/Broadway fans), In today’s fast-moving consumer goods society, transparency is conside…

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April 21, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Join our community science project!

Join our community science project! Plastic-Free Parks is back, and we need your help! Help Us Collect Data on Plastic Pollution in National Parks!   After a successful pilot project last year, 5 Gyres is making Plastic-Free Parks an annual ca…

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April 12, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Mountains and deserts and oceans, oh my!

Mountains and deserts and oceans, oh my! Join us for Earth Month 🌎 Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, Let's celebrate Earth Month, together! When we think about the Earth, we envision powerful rivers and rugged mountains, blue oceans and vast …

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March 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM

A load of laundry releases 18 million WHAT?!

A load of laundry releases 18 million WHAT?! 🚨Take action on microfiber pollution in California Did you know that a single load of laundry can release up to 18 million microfibers!?  These tiny fibers are released into …

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March 8, 2023 at 7:17 PM

🚨 BREAKING: this is how much plastic is in the ocean...

🚨 BREAKING: this is how much plastic is in the ocean... Read the new Global Estimate of Marine Plastic Pollution PLASTIC SMOG ALERT: There are more than 170 trillion pieces of plastic afloat in the world's ocean, but s…

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February 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Change starts with community, and we need you!

Change starts with community, and we need you! Apply for the TrashBlitz Community Fund Introducing the TrashBlitz Community Fund! Big change starts at the community level, and our TrashBlitz research platform is a pro…

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January 11, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Science, Advocacy & Community in 2023

Science, Advocacy & Community in 2023 It's a new year, and we're getting to work. Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, 2022 was a big year, leading to several wins in the fight against plastic pollution -- from the start of negotiations towa…

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  Rachel Labbé-Bellas | 5 Gyres · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM

We’re counting down! 15 hours left to give this year.

We’re counting down! 15 hours left to give this year. Donate by midnight for a tax-deductible donation. Happy New Year's Eve! Thanks for sticking with us these past few months while we shared scientific research, plastic ne…

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  Alison Waliszewski | 5 Gyres · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 5:14 PM

In Plastic Pollution Policy We Trust

In Plastic Pollution Policy We Trust Dear Advocates, If we’re not cleaning up the oceans, what exactly are we doing? In recent newsletters, we took you on a journey upstream to show how we address the root of the plast…

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  Sara Mais | 5 Gyres · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Let's do this, together 🤝

Let's do this, together 🤝 Individuals + Organizations + Corporations = Change Dear Changemaker,   Over our 14-year tenure working on plastic pollution issues, we’ve learned that there is no one silver bullet solution. …

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  Lisa Erdle | 5 Gyres · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 5:14 PM

What travels more than a suitcase?

What travels more than a suitcase? Microfibers are the ultimate jetsetters To our close-knit community,   Honduras, Antarctica, Korea, San Francisco…what do these global destinations have in common? Turns out, microfib…

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  5 Gyres · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Forget Giving Tuesday...

Forget Giving Tuesday... Let's give to the Earth instead! Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, It’s Giving Tuesday, but we’re celebrating “Give to the Earth Tuesday” instead, because the planet is really the one that needs your help. Watch our v…

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  5 Gyres · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 9:08 PM

You're Invited: State of the Science Webinar

You're Invited: State of the Science Webinar Because science literacy is sexy! YOU'RE INVITED! Plastic is complex! It's ubiquitous in our everyday lives -- wrapping the food we eat, making up the clothes we wear, and …

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  Andra Janieks | 5 Gyres · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Big Plastic is lying to you!

Big Plastic is lying to you! Follow along our journey upstream to learn how 5 Gyres is addressing plastic pollution closer to the source. Dear Friends of 5 Gyres,   When you think about m…

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  5 Gyres · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 5:25 PM

What's polluting our national parks?

What's polluting our national parks? Forget about recycling... reuse is the future. PLASTIC IN OUR PARKS More than 500 volunteers joined the #PlasticFreeParks TrashBlitz this summer to collect data on plastic pollutio…

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  Anna Cummins | 5 Gyres · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Join Us on a Quest for the Truth

Join Us on a Quest for the Truth Dear Friends of 5 Gyres, Thank you for your continued dedication to 5 Gyres’ mission and vision toward a planet free of plastic pollution. Your support means the world to us as we finish a year’s worth…

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