📢  #PlasticFreeParks is back for the third year! 🏞️

Join us as we kick off another season of collecting data on plastic pollution in national parks across the U.S. Sign up and learn more at 5gyres.org/plasticfreepar…

🎨: DomFish Designs

INC-4 kicks off next week in Ottawa, Canada and we'll be there to take part in global conversations surrounding how science can pave the way for strong solutions for a legally binding Plastics Treaty. 🌎

Join us during #NationalParksWeek to learn about progress in reducing single-use plastics at national parks and how YOU can get involved in the #PlasticFreeParks movement!

Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Interested in learning more about the planet-wide problem of plastic pellet pollution and opportunities to prevent it? Join 5 Gyres Senior Federal Policy Lead Paulita Bennett-Martin, Surfrider Foundation, and other guest panelists for a webinar!

Register now: surfrider-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

TOMORROW! Join Heal the Bay and
5 Gyres for FREE virtual advocacy training. Discover the power of grassroots activism and learn how to spearhead impactful campaigns targeting local and state plastic reduction efforts. Register now ⬇️
healthebay.org/event/plastic-…

📢 Join 5 Gyres in advocating for California Senate Bill 1167 (Senator Catherine Blakespear), which addresses one of the most common single-use items polluting California's coastlines, neighborhoods, and national parks.🥤

Use your voice now: p2a.co/XWZnoFW

'The Great Lakes are a source of drinking water for 40 million people, so when we’re talking about things like plastic pollution, like microplastics in the water, it’s really important to have that consideration in mind.'

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Fast fashion brands will try to sell you the latest trendy clothing item, but chances are — it’s made from fossil fuels and you don’t need it!

Join 5 Gyres this month as we challenge you to #DoLessForThePlanet by wasting LESS: 5gyres.org/dolessforthepl…

📸: Project Stop Shop

Take action this #EarthMonth 🌎: Join leading advocacy groups in California to learn the power of grassroots activism and how YOU can use your voice to drive change. Sign up at healthebay.my.salesforce-sites.com/GW_Volunteers_…

'A new study has provided the first evidence that exposure to polystyrene microplastics can lead to chronic kidney disease in mammals.'

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'Environmental groups say the companies are using a timeworn strategy of promoting recycling as a way to justify selling more plastic, even though the new recycling technology isn’t ready for prime time.'

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In a world that tells us we always need “more of this,” or “the newest that,” the truth is we need LESS. Join 5 Gyres in buying less, washing less, and wasting less by taking the pledge to #DoLessForThePlanet : 5gyres.org/dolessforthepl…

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Thank you to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸 for joining 50 members of Congress in co-sponsoring The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act! This important bipartisan legislation will protect our nation's waterways & people from harmful plastic pollution.

Learn more:
5gyres.org/newsroom/plast…

📢Calling all eco-warriors! Join Heal the Bay and 5 Gyres for an empowering virtual workshop to become an advocate for plastic reduction. Together, we can turn the tide against plastic pollution in California! Register now: healthebay.my.salesforce-sites.com/GW_Volunteers_…

There is enough clothing on the planet to dress six generations, so let’s buy LESS and repair MORE!

Take the pledge to #DoLessForThePlanet and get access to resources for making your garments last longer, including a visible mending workshop 🪡: 5gyres.org/dolessforthepl…

'Join 5 Gyres as we #DoLessForThePlanet by buying less, washing less, and wasting less. Kicking off February 1 — link in [their] bio to join'

Post CR: @5Gyres
Art CR: @KikaMack

Let's celebrate the small wins! Like our co-founder, Marcus Eriksen has said, “You can’t give up. The wins are incremental. Constant pressure over time.” 👏

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