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As the nation held its breath on November 3, 2020, waiting on the decision of who will lead our country for the next four years, we collectively knew the results wouldn’t be available immediately. We all knew we would need to wait for the counting to end and the tallies to be added up and that ultimately our system would triumph.
For nonprofits like 5 Gyres, government plays a critical role in our work as the gatekeepers to better laws that influence the way resources are used and disposed of. Without a foundation of science it would be an uphill battle to pass new laws to govern the use and disposal of plastic. Read more on how we engage with policy to create generational solutions.
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STEM education with LAUSD
10 weeks, 150 students, Grades K-5, 1,500 hours of instruction, and two languages! We are making waves in LA Unified School District's City of STEM online learning courses.
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Denver TrashBlitz: COMPLETED
Waiting out a snow storm, 80 volunteers sampled 30 random sites and multiple home audits in Denver. Final report coming soon!
Want to run a TrashBlitz in your city? Apply here
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Exceptional merchandise
Get your holiday shopping done early this year with an exclusive discount code only available through this newsletter. Apply code FRIENDSHIP to your order to get free shipping on $40 or more. Shop now.
*for USPS First Class Domestic orders ONLY*
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sustainable gift guide
 For the person who loves to spoon - FinalSpork
If you’re ready to quit forking around with plastic cutlery, FinalSpork is for you. Where full-size cutlery meets pocket-size portability. $29.95
 For the person with the cleanest teeth - Dental Lace
Dental Lace is a refillable dental floss and 99% zero waste product. A glass container with a stainless-steel cap holds floss that is 100% silk. $8.99
 For socially distanced hangouts - Outer
Environmentally responsible, our all weather wicker is 30% recycled and 100% recyclable. $5,875
 For the doggos - Highwave
Squeeze and water fills the bowl for your pup to drink, release and the remaining water returns to the bottle, not wasting a drop. $18.99
 For COVID safety - Plaine Products
Give the gift of sanitized hands, at home and on the go. Our Hand Sanitizer effectively kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria. $20 Discount code: 5GYRES
 For the person on the go - Chicobag/To-Go Ware
Replaces 1300 Single-Use Utensils Throughout Its Life. Utensil Case Made From 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Bottles. $14.99
 For the beach babe - Everything But Water
Made from sustainable fabrics with added power mesh and hidden underwire for additional lift and support. $88 (25% of sales from the Jules Top and Jessie Bottom in pearl support 5 Gyres)
 For the hot cocoa drinker - Klean Kanteen
The TKPro is a high-performance, plastic-free thermal Kanteen. Integrated double-wall stainless steel cup and 360-degree pour-through functionality. $39.95
 For the person with the best smelling hair - Peach by Grove
A plastic-free strengthening shampoo & conditioner bar set formulated for damaged hair to support scalp health and improve hair strength. $22.95
 For the chic H2O fan - Kablo
Our glass bottles are leadless, non-toxic, BPA-free, BPS-free, phthalate-free, cadmium-free and composed of 100% high-density borosilicate. $98
 For the person with the smoothest legs - NaraShave
Your eco-friendly shave kit contains everything you need for plastic-free and sustainable shaving. $61.94 (5% of your purchase goes to 5 Gyres)
 For the messy people - Noble Narwhal
Reduce your waste by switching to unpaper towels instead of your normal paper towels. The best solution is to reuse when possible. $14.99
 For the obsessively clean - Claryti
Every element of Claryti is designed to dramatically reduce your family's impact on the environment, from ingredients to packaging to fulfillment. $65
 For the adventurers - Costa
The Untangled Collection features new sunglasses with frames made from recycled fishing nets. Your purchase is a step towards untangling our oceans. $219
 For the rosé lovers - Maison Marcel
Ocean Bound is devoted to removing plastic from our beloved ocean and cleaning our beautiful beaches. Each bottle you purchase makes a difference. $18.99
 For the collectors of special editions - Pathwater
A custom limited edition Pathwater bottle with 100% of the proceeds being donated to five non-profit organizations. $5
 For the cozy people - prAna
The 100% organic cotton fabric creates the perfect amount of density—not too delicate, not too heavy. $79
 For the traveler - Eagle Creek
This print is designed to not only be a reminder of what your plastic bottles, cups or straws could one day be, but to inspire us all to eliminate single use plastic. $9.95 - $76.30
 For the fashionistas - Soludos
This super-comfy and cushy sneaker is made of 4 post-consumer recycled plastic bottles and every detail of its design is as eco-friendly as possible. $109
 For the white elephant gift - Natracare
Many wipes contain viscose and secret plastics and are falsely marketed as flushable! These are guaranteed to break down safely after flushing and will not harm marine life. $2.55
 For the charmer in your life - 4ocean
Every bracelet purchased funds the removal of one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines. $20
 For the cooks and bakers - Stasher
You get a plastic-free answer to school lunches, a sanity-saving organizer for parental units, and a waste-free solution to pretty much everything you stick in less-colorful containers. $86.99
 For the razor enthusiasts - POPi
POPi Shave 5 is beautifully designed to offer an extraordinary shave while being light on the earth. $15.99
 For those who want to murder their thirst - Liquid Death
Slightly less carbonation means less carbonic acid is formed, which means the taste of Liquid Death is less bitter and more thirst murderous than many other sparkling waters. Straight From Mountain to Can. $15.99
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