5 GYRES AMBASSADORS

You don’t have to be a PhD or policymaker to drive change. 5 Gyres Ambassadors are a global network of like-minded individuals taking action against plastic pollution in their communities.

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Become a 5 Gyres Ambassador to unlock access to The Gyre (our Ambassadors-only newsletter), the private Facebook group to connect with one another, plastic pollution resources, and virtual meetings with the 5 Gyres team. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to share their own work, updates, and action alerts on 5 Gyres’ platforms.

    • Sign up for the 5 Gyres Ambassador newsletter and our general mailing list. (Subscription will begin when you enter your email above.)

    • Only use facts found on 5Gyres.org to present information about the organization and our mission of reducing plastic pollution; check with 5 Gyres staff first if you would like to include additional information in presentations.

    • Allow 5 Gyres to use your name, voice, photographs, and videos on our website, social media, and newsletters.

    • Understand that 5 Gyres does not reimburse Ambassadors for any expenses related to participating in this program.

    • Use the #5GyresAmbassador hashtag and tag photos with @5Gyres on social media to amplify your message as a 5 Gyres Ambassador.

    • If you are unable to follow the guidelines in this agreement, 5 Gyres retains the right to revoke your participation in the Ambassador Program. Acceptance in the 5 Gyres Ambassador program is conditional upon email signature of this Agreement.

Ambassadors Making Waves

Dana Zhaxylykova

Microplastics researcher, startup founder, and science communicator with 100,000+ followers online.

Featured Ambassador: Zara Zuniga

Zara is a biologist from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, with over six years of experience working on marine conservation and plastic pollution research in the Western Caribbean. Since 2019, her work has focused on understanding the impacts of plastic and microplastic pollution on marine ecosystems, combining field-based research with environmental education and community engagement.

Raine Manley

Led a successful #SkipTheStuff campaign that resulted in a foodware accessories ordinance in New York City.

Dominic McLeod

Aims to explore the connection between people and the natural world through his artwork, encouraging thoughtful living and a deeper appreciation for nature.

Jeff LoPilato

Founded Planet People Studio with the belief that design has the power to create a lasting positive impact on the planet and society.

Ambassador Action Fund

Through the Action Fund, 5 Gyres will support Ambassadors in work that aligns closely with our mission and focus areas: Science, Advocacy, and TrashBlitz.

Advocacy: Katie Abare

Katie mobilized her community to take action against plastic pellets (AKA nurdles) that are threatening the health of local marshland ecosystem in Charleston, South Carolina.

Science: Diego Arreola Fernandez

Diego’s research project, Garbage-less Groceries, focused on reducing single-use plastics in grocery stores, specifically produce bags and the external packaging of store-brand products.

TrashBlitz: Anna Galipeau

Anna led a successful shoreline TrashBlitz in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in order to better understand sources of trash and develop strategies to prevent future pollution.

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