5 Gyres

In honor of @SFClimateWeek, we’re hosting a live panel discussion on April 20th addressing microfiber pollution and solutions. Join the waitlist: luma.com/pihxxa75

This week, 5 Gyres' Co-founder Anna Cummins will join the 2026 Los Angeles & Inland Empire Women + in Green Breakfast, celebrating the power of women leading in sustainability through complex and challenging times. Register Now: usgbc-ca.swoogo.com/LAWIG

Have you watched The Plastic Detox yet? This new documentary explores the ubiquitous world of microplastics and the growing impact they have on our health. A must-watch! 🌍 youtu.be/Esd8PEWlt9w?si…

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

📢 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. 🌊

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 👉 5gyres.org/MicroplasticFr… 🎨 Artwork by: Oona Watkins

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/opinion/microp…

🎉 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. resource-recycling.com/recycling/2026…

🇧🇿 #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: seaoflife.org/trashblitz

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. 🌎 naturebridge.org/blog/2026-02-0…

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/2026/02/09/met…

📢 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: 5gyres.org/careers

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 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=G_nMe1…

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. 👉 5gyres.org/careers

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: kpfa.org/episode/green-…

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: eventbrite.com/e/expo-somos-a…

🚨 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 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.100…

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/climate-enviro…

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: 5gyres.org/s/2025-Annual-… 👉 Apply or share the ED position: 5gyres.org/s/Executive-Di…

🎉 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: 5gyres.org/careers