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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 sat down with Stew Harris of the American Chemistry Council (a plastics industry trade organization), facilitated by Meridian, 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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Join the Ambassador Global TrashBlitz
All month long!
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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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Swimming for a cause
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. |
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Homeschool opportunity
Are you homeschooling someone in your life? Be sure to check out our curriculum and Trash Academy lessons based on NGSS-correlated science standards on the lifecycle of plastic. |
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Mitigating our future
Interested in staying up-to-date on local plastic pollution policy in LA? Join the Reusable LA newsletter to see how you can get involved today!
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