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NEW RESEARCH: Predicted growth in plastic waste exceeds efforts to mitigate plastic pollution. Key finding: Plastic waste production is outpacing our ability to manage it. We've found even with ambitious globally coordinated efforts, plastic emissions to rivers, lakes and oceans could be as high as 53 Million tonnes in 2030. Systemic change that decouples economic growth and consumption from waste production is urgently needed.

Thanks to all the authors of this paper; Stephanie B. Borrelle, Jeremy Ringma, Kara Lavender Law, Cole C. Monnahan, Laurent Lebreton, Alexis McGivern, Erin Murphy, Jenna Jambeck, George H. Leonard, Michelle A. Hilleary, Marcus Eriksen, Hugh P. Possingham, Hannah De Frond, Leah R. Gerber, Beth Polidoro, Akbar Tahir, Miranda Bernard, Nicholas Mallos, Megan Barnes, Chelsea M. Rochman
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How do we reduce substantial plastic leakage into the environment—one of the greatest challenges we face as a society? In Summer 2020, our Director of Science and Innovation, Marcus Eriksen ([link removed][UNIQID]) sat down with Stew Harris ([link removed][UNIQID]) of the American Chemistry Council ([link removed][UNIQID]) (a plastics industry trade organization), facilitated by Meridian ([link removed][UNIQID]) , for a conversation on how to achieve this shared vision. We represent historically-opposed communities on the issue of plastics, but the conversation illuminated many shared values and ideas—as well as some differences of perspective that leave room for further dialogue.
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International Coastal Cleanup Month is almost over and our Ambassadors are still cleaning up while recording data! For every piece of trash they collect, they raise $1 for 5 Gyres.

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5 Gyres Ambassadors Devon Beebe and Tess Parkhouse, are crossing the Catalina Channel in a daring night swim to raise awareness of 5 Gyres. Support this incredible feat here. ([link removed][UNIQID])

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** Mitigating our future
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Interested in staying up-to-date on local plastic pollution policy in LA? Join the Reusable LA newsletter ([link removed][UNIQID]) to see how you can get involved today!


* Everything but Water is collaborating with Stasher ([link removed][UNIQID]) to raise awareness about International Coastal Clean Up Month and the "Water is Everything" campaign.
* Chicobag released their "not boring" ([link removed][UNIQID]) 2019 Impact Report showcasing their impact as a company for our environment.
* Check out this interview with the prAna team ([link removed]∣=email&eid=epsilon&nid=20200913-RPM_EllenElyseQA-D-NP-DG&utm_source=epsilon&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200913-RPM_EllenElyseQA-D-NP-DG&bluecore_eml=c2FyYUA1Z3lyZXMub3Jn&hConversionEventId=AQEAAZQF2gAmdjQwMDAwMDE3NC04N2NkLTljYTktYjJjNi02MjZlOTZjNjU4NDjaACRhYzdhZmQ4Ni0zN2Y2LTQxOTUtMDAwMC0wMjFlZjNhMGJjY2HaACRkYzNiOTU0My0yMzNiLTQyM2EtOGEzNS03OWE1YThkODU0YTndIg1hlJwAhB4kd0wyuIpaVvGMRsQ0BH987K1e8JdT3Q) about their new Responsible Packaging Movement and why they partnered with us.
* Maison Marcel is partnering with our Ambassador program for our Ambassador Global TrashBlitz ([link removed][UNIQID]) this month! Sign up to become an Ambassador ([link removed][UNIQID]) to join us.
* Project Green Challenge starts in 10 days! Students can sign up here ([link removed][UNIQID]) to participate in a month's worth of fun "green" activities and challenges. 5 Gyres will be featured on Day 6 with our partner, Klean Kanteen, as well as Story of Stuff!
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* Welcome and thank you to new partners: Mon Coeur ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Ace of Air ([link removed][UNIQID]) , and Maison Marcel ([link removed][UNIQID])


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