5 Gyres
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Empowering action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and advocacy
Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2009
Scientists agree that microplastics are everywhere. They're in our oceans, our food, and even in our bodies. 🌊🥗🧠 There’s no debating it. WE NEED LESS PLASTIC, MORE REAL SOLUTIONS NOW. ⚠️🚨 @Earthworks
#microplastics #healthylife #plasticfree
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📢 BIG NEWS: U.S. Congress reintroduces the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act! Thank you to @RepMikeLevin and @RepScholten for leading this important legislation. The bill will prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastics, protecting our waterways. 🌊
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Hair loss isn’t caused by what you think. DHT shows up after the damage starts. The real cause is rarely discussed.
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Microfibers = mega problem 🌊 We need targeted solutions and strong policies that protect our planet and keep microplastics out of our water, air, food, and soil. Join the movement and take action 👉 https://t.co/NfhDezfuwL 🎨 Artwork by: Oona Watkins
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When @guardian published an article casting doubt on research about microplastics in the human body, our scientists felt compelled to respond. Read their op-ed, based on decades of experience in the field, on @commondreams:
commondreams.org
The biggest threat isn’t scientific uncertainty, since there’s a considerable amount of scientific consensus that there is plastic in us. The biggest threat is weaponized uncertainty used to delay...
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🎉 GOOD NEWS FROM THE HILL: The REUSE Act was introduced in the House of Representatives, bringing us one step closer to action in Congress! This bipartisan bill promotes solutions that would safeguard public health from the harms of plastic pollution. https://t.co/NcZwcQUgWq
resource-recycling.com
The bipartisan REUSE Act has moved a step closer to becoming law, with its recent introduction in the House of
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Stop relying on one-off pentests. Aikido runs a full pentest, then continuously tests every change. Vulnerabilities come with repro steps, fix-ready code, and automatic verification once patched.
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🇧🇿 #TrashBlitz Belize results are in! Founded to advance community-centered conservation across the Caribbean, Sea of Life partnered with students, schools, and local organizations to conduct waste audits across Belize. 🌊 Read the full report: https://t.co/ChvWgnGsyH
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From national parks to neighborhoods, our partnership with @NatureBridge empowers youth to become lifelong stewards of the natural spaces surrounding them using the TrashBlitz App. 🌎 https://t.co/pGjZNDPbs6
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5 Gyres' Microplastics Scientist Dr. Victoria Fulfer spoke with @BostonGlobe about her newly published research revealing increasing microplastic concentrations in Narragansett Bay - and solutions for a #MicroplasticFreeUS. Read the full article:
bostonglobe.com
Using sediment cores, University of Rhode Island researchers studied the “exponential” growth of microplastics in the water from the 1940s to now.
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📢 5 Gyres is looking for a visionary Executive Director to guide our next chapter! Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this with them! Applications close Friday, January 30th. Learn more & apply: https://t.co/hjCSEG8SC8
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In case you missed it, 5 Gyres' Co-founder Marcus Eriksen delivered a powerful talk about protecting others from unnecessary suffering and the impacts of plastic pollution at #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch in November. Watch the full video 👉
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For 15 years, 5 Gyres has helped the world understand plastic pollution and what we can do about it. Now, we're searching for an Executive Director ready to build on that legacy and guide our next bold chapter. Applications close January 30th. 👉 https://t.co/G1zpTkaaKJ
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From washing machines to waves, microfibers are found everywhere. Dr. Lisa Erdle, Director of Science & Innovation at 5 Gyres, recently joined @KPFAradio's Green Street to discuss why it matters and what we can do to help. Listen to the full podcast:
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Dr. Lisa Erdle at non-profit 5 Gyres talks about scientists identifying fibers from our clothing as one of the major culprits in plastic pollution.
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Mexico City, we’ll see you on Día Nacional del Ajolote! Join 5 Gyres Co-Founder Anna Cummins on February 1st for Expo Somos Axolotl, a celebration of art and technology working together to drive environmental conservation. RSVP: https://t.co/arWu7ywV6F
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Bringing in temporary foreign workers requires heavy prep. CropConnect speaker Lindsay Rubeniuk says expect identical 14‑day ads, correct wage rates, and employer housing/transport duties. Read the step‑by‑step breakdown.
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🚨 NEW RESEARCH: To better understand long-term microplastic pollution in urban estuaries, 5 Gyres’ Scientist Dr. Victoria Fulfer analyzed sediment from Narragansett Bay. The study reveals exponentially increasing microplastic concentrations 👉 https://t.co/vzpVdqbGaU
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As 5 Gyres’ Director of Science & Innovation, Dr. Lisa Erdle shared with @washingtonpost, “microplastics are an ever-evolving issue.” Read the full article for her tips on how to reduce microfiber pollution at home:
washingtonpost.com
A new study found that polyester microfibers, a common type of microplastic pollution, slowed the development of cherry tomatoes.
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2025 marked 15 years since the launch of 5 Gyres. As we reflect on a year of meaningful progress & successes, we’re also looking ahead to the next chapter. 📖 Read our 2025 Impact Report: https://t.co/XYBEypCBzb 👉 Apply or share the ED position: https://t.co/HQKGaHdaqq
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🎉 WE'RE HIRING! 5 Gyres is searching for a visionary Executive Director to guide our next chapter and scale our impact. Know someone who might be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! Applications close Friday, January 30th. Learn More & Apply: https://t.co/hjCSEG8SC8
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A single laundromat can release trillions of microfibers into the air each year. 🌀 5 Gyres' Director of Innovation and Science Dr. Lisa Erdle shared more about our latest research findings with @cenmag:
cen.acs.org
New study finds that laundromats send large amounts of synthetic and natural fibers into the environment
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We learned a lot about microplastics in 2025 and the science is clear: this isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s also a public health issue. Join us in 2026 as we rally for a #MicroplasticFreeUS: https://t.co/qqhxlNQH2H
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foodandwine.com
From takeout containers and tea bags to bottled water, gum, and even cheese, these were the most-read microplastic stories of 2025. Here’s what scientists have been finding about where microplastics...
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Microplastics are in our water - and now seven governors are urging the EPA to take a closer look. As we head into the new year, join us in advocating for targeted solutions that pave the way for a #MicroplasticFreeUS: https://t.co/bctmM1ZJIW
https://t.co/SVwIMyElds
plasticpollutioncoalition.org
Seven governors are urging the U.S. EPA to launch nationwide monitoring of plastic particles in drinking water.
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