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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 environment.

5 Gyres’ scientists, Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Dr. Lisa Erdle, joined INC-4 as delegates, providing the unique opportunity to observe negotiations among member states, attend side events, and serve as a scientific resource for decision-makers. As part of The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty ([link removed]) , they guided delegates in negotiating a strong treaty grounded in the latest science.

While the effort is far from over, the world has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to turn off the tap and pave the way for a healthier, thriving future for people and the planet. By leading with science, we can finalize a strong, legally binding agreement that ends plastic pollution. 5 Gyres will continue doing research and sharing our work to make this vision a reality.
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Plastic-Free Parks is Back!

Join us for another season of collecting data on plastic pollution in U.S. national parks!

It’s as easy as signing up to volunteer ([link removed]) , visiting any national park or federal land, and logging the trash you find into the TrashBlitz app ([link removed]) . This data contributes to an annual report that details the top items, brands, and materials polluting our parks and serves as a tool to develop and advocate for solutions.

Plastic Production = Plastic Pollution

New research, co-authored by The 5 Gyres Institute, confirms a direct correlation between plastic production and plastic pollution. The analysis revealed that just 56 companies are responsible for more than half of all branded plastic pollution, and every 1% increase in plastic production from consumer goods companies is associated with a 1% increase in plastic pollution in the environment.

Read the paper in Science Advances ([link removed]) , or watch our 1-minute video ([link removed]) breaking down the science!
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ICYMI: More 5 Gyres Updates

* We are excited to announce our 2024 TrashBlitz Community Fund ([link removed]) recipients: Clean Miami Beach ([link removed]) ! This inspiring organization has collected over 100,000 pounds of trash to date and will take their impact one step further through data collection that can drive upstream solutions. Stay tuned to learn how YOU can get involved in the clean-up action!
* Next month, leading experts from Everlane, Xeros, CiCLO, Baleena, The University of Manchester, The University of Toronto, UC Berkeley, Arizona State University, and more will join us at WOVEN ([link removed]) to workshop solutions to microfiber pollution from textiles.
* During our OfficeBlitz pilot with Insight Global, more than 8,500 pieces of trash from 13 office locations and departments were surveyed. Read about this project and its impact in their 2023 Impact Report ([link removed]) .

Interested in getting more involved in the movement? Become a 5 Gyres Ambassador ([link removed]) and join a global community of changemakers.
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