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HAPPY EARTH DAY!

To celebrate, 5 Gyres is launching a new podcast to explore ideas and stories from the plastic pollution movement. We invite you to listen in on our conversations with some of the leaders in our industry as we uncover new ways to tackle this global issue. While a name is still in the works, please join us for our first recorded conversation.

Launching the 5 Gyres Podcast: Episode 1

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Our Co-Founder and Interim Executive Director, Anna Cummins hosts our first ever 5 Gyres Podcast episode to discuss the slander and distraction of Seaspiracy while shining a light on the future of the plastic pollution movement through the lens of science with her two guests, Co-Founder and 5 Gyres Research & Innovation Director, Marcus Eriksen and 5 Gyres Research & Innovation Manager, Lisa Erdle. Be a fly on the wall as we take an in-depth look at how our understanding of plastic pollution has evolved with the discoveries we've made over the past ten years and where we're focusing next to combat this ever growing problem to our environment.

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What we really think of Seaspiracy, following the plastic trail through time, and multiple solutions to a multi-layered problem.


** #SkipTheStuff ordinance passes in LA!
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Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed an ([link removed]) ordinance ([link removed]) making single-use accessories available by request only!
"This Council's passage of this ordinance is one step of many we need to take globally to address the catastrophic environmental and economic effects of single-use plastics,” said Councilmember Paul Krekorian.


** TrashBlitz Results: Denver Colorado

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In October 2020, a group of 100 brave Denverites, along with our partners on the ground Inland Ocean Coalition, Into The Sea, & Ecocycle gathered (socially distanced) to collect information on urban and home waste - categorized by type, material and brand - across the Denver metro area. Volunteers from neighborhoods across Colorado helped collect the data, sampling their own home waste and 30 randomly selected sampling points across Denver over the course of two weeks.


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What did they find?
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Plastics ranging in all forms and sizes, textiles, face masks, food wrappers, straws, and so much more. While ample evidence of the global plastic pollution problem exists, having local data specific to neighborhoods is a powerful way to engage stakeholders and policymakers. In order to change globally, we need to think locally.


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** Read the final report here ([link removed])

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** 5 Gyres now accepts cryptocurrency!
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You can now make a tax deductible donation to us via cryptocurrency as the new money economy takes hold. Learn more and donate here. ([link removed])


* Everything but Water has NEW summer styles ([link removed]) that benefit 5 Gyres!
* Costa has released their 2019/2020 Costa Protect: Purpose Report ([link removed]) - check it out to see their impact.
* Our partner, Moen, is creating 5 NFTs ([link removed]) that artistically represent the 5 main subtropical gyres. All proceeds from the auction benefit 5 Gyres!
* Welcome to our new partner, jujube ([link removed]) ! We are excited for their eco-collection to launch on Earth Day.
* This month, we are partnering with L'Oreal's Green Team ([link removed]) on a series of webinars to educate, engage, and empower the group during Earth Month.
* Welcome to our new partner, Blueland ([link removed]) ! Your plastic-free products and passionate vision for the future inspire us.

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