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DOLPHINS + PLASTIC BAGS = I'M GONNA CRY.

By Stiv Wilson on January 20, 2012

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I colleague sent this video to me the other day, after listening to Stephen Joseph, attorney for Save The Plastic Bags, said that plastic bags aren't a problem in the ocean.  Well, we tend to disagree.  If you've ever needed some…

EARTH UNIVERSITY: CLOSED LOOP BANANA BAG TO BANANA PACKAGING

By Marcus Eriksen on January 19, 2012

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At Earth University in Costa Rica, the 5 Gyres Institute spoke to the freshman class about plastic pollution.   We were almost late for our lecture having to wait for thousands of bananas to roll through campus along a unique rail system…

HAVE A TRAWL? WE'LL TRAVEL: ANDREW FISH HEADS TO SEA

By Stiv Wilson on January 17, 2012

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One of the best parts of working for 5 Gyres is that I meet inspiring people everyday, all interested in being the change they want to see in the world.  Andrew Fish is no exception.  And ultimately, he's a a kindred spirit.  Like…