The 5 Gyres Institute

The 5 Gyres Institute, for a planet free of plastic pollution, is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching the issue of plastics in the worlds oceans, and engaging communities in systemic change. In 2011, 5 Gyres completed the first global survey of plastic marine pollution, finding evidence of plastic across all 5 subtropical gyres, oceanic current systems where plastic waste accumulates. In addition to contaminating precious marine ecosystems, plastic waste threatens wildlife, and poses risks to human health as toxic chemicals from plastic enter the food chain we depend on. Utilizing scientific findings, 5 Gyres engages corporate partners, policymakers, and...

Plastic pollution,extended producer responsibility,marine debris,and policy

The 5 gyres institute operates in the Non-profit organizations industry.

The 5 gyres institute's revenue is 11m - 100m

The 5 gyres institute has 11 - 50 employees.