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Empowering action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and advocacy

📢 There’s still time to help us protect our parks from plastic pollution! Head to a national park before October 31st, pick up any trash you spot on the trails, and submit your data using the #TrashBlitz app! Learn more 👉 5gyres.org/plasticfreepar… 🎨: Cindy Roaming Designs

5gyres's tweet image. 📢 There’s still time to help us protect our parks from plastic pollution!

Head to a national park before October 31st, pick up any trash you spot on the trails, and submit your data using the #TrashBlitz app!

Learn more 👉 5gyres.org/plasticfreepar…

🎨: Cindy Roaming Designs

Earlier this month, #5GyresAmbassador John McShane launched CleanTrek's Kickstarter! 👏 John founded CleanTrek with a mission to empower hikers to pick up litter by equipping them with better tools to do so. Check it out here: kickstarter.com/projects/clean…


Trillions of microplastics from leave-on cosmetics and cleaning products pollute our waterways and harm our health. #AB823 (@asmtasha) would prohibit plastic microbeads in these products. Take action NOW by urging @CAgovernor to support solutions: 5gyres.quorum.us/campaign/13804…

5gyres's tweet image. Trillions of microplastics from leave-on cosmetics and cleaning products pollute our waterways and harm our health.

#AB823 (@asmtasha) would prohibit plastic microbeads in these products.

Take action NOW by urging @CAgovernor to support solutions: 5gyres.quorum.us/campaign/13804…

Plastic pellets are a major source of microplastics to the environment - yet there are no regulations to stop the spills or hold polluters accountable. Our new report covered by @insideclimate shares findings from the International Plastic Pellet Count: insideclimatenews.org/news/17092025/…


📢 NEW REPORT: The first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count uncovered nearly 50,000 plastic pellets polluting shorelines and inland areas across the world. 🔍 Read the full report 👉5gyres.org/s/Internationa… 📷: #5GyresAmbassador Katie Abare

5gyres's tweet image. 📢 NEW REPORT: The first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count uncovered nearly 50,000 plastic pellets polluting shorelines and inland areas across the world. 🔍

Read the full report 👉5gyres.org/s/Internationa…

📷: #5GyresAmbassador Katie Abare

Last month, 5 Gyres' researcher Dr. Marcus Eriksen joined INC-5.2 in Geneva as part of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. As he put it: while the treaty process may have failed, so did the Merchants of Doubt. Read more: 5gyres.org/newsroom/scien…


Earlier today at our webinar, our team and members of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty, discussed their experiences throughout negotiations, insights from key research, and what comes next. Watch the recording 🎥: youtu.be/b4bpI7SwWS0?si…

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Following INC-5.2, join 5 Gyres and members of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty for a dynamic conversation about what’s next as we look to the future. Happening this Thursday, Sept 11th at 9am PT / 12pm ET. Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

5gyres's tweet image. Following INC-5.2, join 5 Gyres and members of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty for a dynamic conversation about what’s next as we look to the future.

Happening this Thursday, Sept 11th at 9am PT / 12pm ET. Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🎉 WE'RE HIRING! ⁠ Are you interested in biomaterials and using science to inform solutions? We're looking for a part-time Biomaterials Project Manager to support our science team's efforts in building a plastic-free world! ⁠ Learn More & Apply: 5gyres.org/careers

5gyres's tweet image. 🎉 WE'RE HIRING!
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Are you interested in biomaterials and using science to inform solutions? We're looking for a part-time Biomaterials Project Manager to support our science team's efforts in building a plastic-free world!
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Learn More & Apply: 5gyres.org/careers

📢 Breaking News! #AB823 (@asmtasha) just made it off the CA Senate floor with unanimous, bipartisan support! In order to safeguard our communities & protect California’s waterways, we need your help to urge Gov @GavinNewsom to sign this bill into law 👉 lnkd.in/gYfi8JNA

5gyres's tweet image. 📢 Breaking News! #AB823 (@asmtasha) just made it off the CA Senate floor with unanimous, bipartisan support!

In order to safeguard our communities & protect California’s waterways, we need your help to urge Gov @GavinNewsom to sign this bill into law 👉 lnkd.in/gYfi8JNA

5 Gyres’ new playbook supports the textile industry in reducing microfiber emissions one step at a time. As 5 Gyres' Dr. Lisa Erdle, shared with @WTiNcomment: "Data collection is essential, and we offer tools and suggestions on how to start." wtin.com/article/2025/a…


Research shows that Americans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastic particles each year, with some studies estimating we’re ingesting up to 287 grams annually. ❌ Join us in demanding a #MicroplasticFreeUS today: 5gyres.org/microplasticfr…

5gyres's tweet image. Research shows that Americans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastic particles each year, with some studies estimating we’re ingesting up to 287 grams annually. ❌

Join us in demanding a #MicroplasticFreeUS today: 5gyres.org/microplasticfr…

Despite overwhelming global support for a strong Plastics Treaty — including a phase-out of harmful plastic products and chemicals of concern — progress was stalled in Geneva. Join us on Sept 11 as experts discuss what comes next: zoom.us/webinar/regist… theguardian.com/world/2025/aug…


After eleven days of negotiations in Geneva with organizations from around the world, INC-5.2 for a global #PlasticsTreaty ended in deadlock and disappointment. For more insights, join our webinar with leading researchers on September 11: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

5gyres's tweet image. After eleven days of negotiations in Geneva with organizations from around the world, INC-5.2 for a global #PlasticsTreaty ended in deadlock and disappointment.

For more insights, join our webinar with leading researchers on September 11: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

5 Gyres’ Microplastic Scientist, Dr. Fulfer shares more with @dwnews about the importance of reducing plastic production to address the harms of microplastics. Join us in demanding targeted solutions for a #MicroplasticFreeUS: 5gyres.org/microplasticfr… dw.com/en/photosynthe…


"It will be very important to spend every single hour of the last day of negotiation finding a good text that can deliver on the promise to end plastic pollution." reuters.com/sustainability…


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Only a few days remain in #PlasticsTreaty talks — and the heat is on. The science is clear. The path is narrow. The moment is now. Hear what’s happening on the ground from @Davzoul.


🚨 NEW RESEARCH: We know mismanaged waste threatens the environment, but what about our most beloved outdoor trails? 🏞️ Researchers surveyed the entire 4,270km Pacific Crest Trail - finding over 53,000 pieces. Read the full paper: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

5gyres's tweet image. 🚨 NEW RESEARCH: We know mismanaged waste threatens the environment, but what about our most beloved outdoor trails? 🏞️

Researchers surveyed the entire 4,270km Pacific Crest Trail - finding over 53,000 pieces.

Read the full paper: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

As the final days of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations unfold in Geneva, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This powerful short film spotlights the previous session in Busan and the people pushing for a safer future. 🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=43PJHN…

5gyres's tweet card. Inside the UN Plastics Treaty Negotiations: Power, Protest, Plastic

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Microplastics are nearly impossible to clean up once in the environment - posing a serious threat to our ecosystems and human health. Join the movement and take action for a #MicroplasticFreeUS: 5gyres.org/microplasticfr… 📷: @intertidalkendy

5gyres's tweet image. Microplastics are nearly impossible to clean up once in the environment - posing a serious threat to our ecosystems and human health.

Join the movement and take action for a #MicroplasticFreeUS: 5gyres.org/microplasticfr…

📷: @intertidalkendy

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