
5 Gyres
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Empowering action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and advocacy
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Studies estimate that household cleaning products can release up to 40 trillion microplastic particles every year! #AB823 (Assemblymember Tasha Boerner) would help prevent that. Use your voice to help safeguard public health before the next hearing on July 2nd: p2a.co/ciejtbz





Great news! #AB823 (Assemblymember Tasha Boerner) just cleared another major hurdle with an unanimous 7-0 vote in the CA Senate Environmental Quality Committee! 👏 Join us in urging the CA Senate Judiciary Committee to vote AYE on June 8th 👉 p2a.co/ciejtbz



California is on track to enact the first-in-the-nation ban on intentionally added microplastics in personal care & cleaning products! As co-sponsors to this landmark legislation, we're deeply grateful to Chairs Senator Catherine Blakespear and Senator Tom Umberg for their support! #ab823


CA is on track to pass the nation's first ban on intentionally added microplastics in personal care & cleaning products! #AB823 (Assemblymember Tasha Boerner) passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 13-0 vote. 5 Gyres is proud to co-sponsor alongside Californians Against Waste CA Clean Water Action & Breast Cancer Prevention Partners BCPP.


Shein was fined for failing to disclose synthetic microfibers in their products. “France’s action signals a growing recognition that consumers have a right to know when clothing releases microplastic pollution,” said Dr. Lisa Erdle of 5 Gyres. Read more: sourcingjournal.com/sustainability…



Microfiber pollution is an urgent issue, and brands have an opportunity to lead. GlobalData PLC featured our Microfiber Playbook, writing "The guides provide a suite of practical solutions for brands to implement throughout the textile supply chain." just-style.com/news/microfibr…

🚨 NEW REPORT: U.S. Americans are concerned about microplastics — and they want action now. 5 Gyres and Grove Collaborative just published findings from a nationwide poll on microplastics. Read the report & take action for a #MicroplasticFreeUS at 5gyres.org/MicroplasticFr…


In a national poll, 90% of U.S. Americans are concerned about the presence of microplastics in the human body. Join us in advocating for targeted solutions for a #MicroplasticFreeUS: 5gyres.org/microplasticfr… 🎨: EARTHDAY.ORG



🚨 BREAKING: Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) and Rep Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced legislation to require a microfiber filtration system on new washing machines in the U.S. by 2030. A single load of laundry can release up to 18 million #microfibers, but filters are a proven solution.
