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 empowers action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through:

SCIENCE

Conduct scientific research to answer key questions about plastics’ impact and accelerate science-based solutions

EDUCATION

Educate, engage, and empower individuals and communities to take action and drive change

ADVOCACY

Advance and advocate for high-impact policies that will reduce the harm of plastic pollution

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

WHAT'S NEW

WHAT'S NEW •

Join the movement for a plastic pollution-free future.