5 GYRES AMBASSADORS

You don’t have to be a PhD or policymaker to drive change. 5 Gyres Ambassadors are a global network of like-minded individuals taking action against plastic pollution in their communities.

1,952

AMBASSADORS

95

COUNTRIES

45

U.S. STATES

8-80

YEARS OLD

Become a 5 Gyres Ambassador to unlock access to The Gyre (our Ambassadors-only newsletter), the private Facebook group to connect with one another, plastic pollution resources, and virtual meetings with the 5 Gyres team. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to share their own work, updates, and action alerts on 5 Gyres’ platforms.

    • Sign up for the 5 Gyres Ambassador newsletter and our general mailing list. (Subscription will begin when you enter your email above.)

    • Only use facts found on 5Gyres.org to present information about the organization and our mission of reducing plastic pollution; check with 5 Gyres staff first if you would like to include additional information in presentations.

    • Allow 5 Gyres to use your name, voice, photographs, and videos on our website, social media, and newsletters.

    • Understand that 5 Gyres does not reimburse Ambassadors for any expenses related to participating in this program.

    • Use the #5GyresAmbassador hashtag and tag photos with @5Gyres on social media to amplify your message as a 5 Gyres Ambassador.

    • If you are unable to follow the guidelines in this agreement, 5 Gyres retains the right to revoke your participation in the Ambassador Program. Acceptance in the 5 Gyres Ambassador program is conditional upon email signature of this Agreement.

Ambassadors Making Waves

Featured Ambassador: Sarah (Say) Craig

Sarah (Say) is an environmental activist and (badass!) long-distance outrigger athlete passionately working towards a better Earth. Through her love for paddling, Say inspires others to live lighter, help cleanup our shared home, and say no to single-use plastics. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @saysayer and @thetrashtramp.

Photo Credit: James Richard Kao, Lighting Assist: Tomasz Jakubowski

Sean Jansen

Paddled the length of the Baja Peninsula (1,000+ miles!) to raise awareness for ocean conservation and plastic pollution.

Griffin Schwartz

Convinced his school’s administration to transition to reusable lunchware, diverting 50,000 single-use plates annually from the landfill

Zara Zuniga

Researching plastic accumulation and its impact on marine ecosystems and wildlife in Honduras, while advocating for better solutions in the region

Raine Manley

Led a successful #SkipTheStuff campaign that resulted in a foodware accessories ordinance in New York City

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