MORE OCEAN. LESS PLASTIC.
Plastic pollution is found in every corner of the globe, contaminating the environment, entangling countless marine and land animals, threatening communities, and contributing to the climate crisis. As plastic production continues to increase, existing plastic breaks up into micro- and nanoplastics that permeate ecosystems, wildlife, and even our own bodies. We must act now to reduce the harm of plastic pollution on people and the planet.
5 Gyres drives innovative solutions to plastic pollution by leveraging the power of:
SCIENCE
Conduct scientific research to answer key questions about plastics’ impact and accelerate science-based solutions
ADVOCACY
Advance and advocate for high-impact policies that will reduce the harm of plastic pollution
COMMUNITY
Educate, engage, and empower individuals and communities to take action and drive change
Our Theory of Change: The Sector Approach
Our 10+ years of research on ocean and terrestrial plastics leads us to focus on understanding specific sources, or sectors, that generate plastic pollution, in order to create more effective solutions.
The 17 Sectors of Plastic Use in Society
5 Gyres is exploring the textile sector as one of our key focus areas.
Our 2023 Impact
23,194
Items Recorded on TrashBlitz
94
Countries Represented by Ambassadors
26
Legislative Bills Supported/Engaged
8
Research Papers Published