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Hi Friends of 5 Gyres,

On the heels of World Ocean Day, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come. The 5 Gyres story started in the ocean, when our co-founder sailed from Los Angeles to Hawaii on a JUNK Raft made of 15,000 plastic bottles ([link removed]) . We led expeditions to all five subtropical gyres, where plastic pollution accumulates, leading groundbreaking research that revealed more than 170 trillion plastic particles are floating on the ocean's surface ([link removed]) . But that's just the tip of the iceberg, as these pervasive particles make their way into our air, food, and bodies. Fifteen years later, we've charted a new course, shifting our sails upstream to tackle plastic pollution at its source — not only preserving the ocean’s future, but safeguarding our own health.

Our team kicked off Ocean Month in Washington D.C., where advocates and 5 Gyres Ambassadors ([link removed]) from across the nation joined our Microplastic-Free US ([link removed]) Hill Days. We met with Senators and Representatives from seven states to share a deep dive into the dangers of microplastic pollution and offer real, science-backed solutions. If you haven’t yet, make your voice heard by demanding action on microplastics ([link removed]) !
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Science to Solutions: New Published Research!

To better understand coastal pollution pathways, 5 Gyres’ Dr. Fulfer tracked marine debris in Nha Trang, Vietnam. She documented nearly 74,000 items over a four-month time series, giving insights into the many complexities influencing shoreline debris deposition and removal. This work emphasizes that cleanups cannot be the only mitigation solution, and plastic inputs must be addressed at the source. Read the paper here. ([link removed])

Tax-Smart Ways to Support 5 Gyres

Over the past few years, many donors have changed the way they give in order to have a greater impact on 5 Gyres at less of a cost. Exploring our smart giving options, like stocks, cryptocurrency, or Donor-Advised Funds, can help you determine which method of giving is right for you. Using our simple platform, you can learn more and easily make the right gift to drive innovative solutions to plastic pollution.
Give a tax-smart gift! ([link removed])
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Partners Making Waves 🌊
* Klean Kanteen just dropped a limited-edition World Ocean Day bottle ([link removed]) — and $5 of every bottle sold in the U.S. supports 5 Gyres!
* Check out Sway in Seaweed Stories ([link removed]) , a film about the wonders of seaweed, including its potential to replace some single-use plastics. Stream now on Leonardo DiCaprio’s YouTube channel ([link removed]) .
* CLEANR’s filter for washing machines ([link removed]) is now available! Their VORTX filtration technology removes microplastics before they enter wastewater and waterways, making this an easy way to reduce microplastic pollution at home.
* ChicoBag’s Plastic-Free Parks collection ([link removed]) features the perfect accessories for outdoor adventures. Plus, 50% of proceeds are donated to 5 Gyres to further our work of reducing plastic in national parks!
* In their new blog post ([link removed]) , Grove shares what World Ocean Day represents and how YOU can help protect the ocean.

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