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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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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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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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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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