AMBASSADOR NETWORK
A global network of like-minded individuals taking action against plastic pollution
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Become a 5 Gyres Ambassador to unlock access to The Gyre (our Ambassadors-only newsletter), a private Facebook group, plastic pollution resources, and quarterly meetings with the 5 Gyres team. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to share their own work, updates, and action alerts on 5 Gyres’ digital platforms.
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Ambassadors Making Waves
FEATURED AMBASSADOR: MAX PENNINGTON
Max Pennington, a Case Western Reserve University alum and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is the CEO & Co-Founder of Cleveland-based CLEANR, a company focused on reducing microplastic pollution and exposure through advanced filtration technology. Inspired by nature, Max co-developed CLEANR’s patented VORTX technology, which earned a CES Innovation Award and was first applied to the company’s external washing machine filter designed to capture over 90% of microplastics shed from clothing during laundry, the largest source of microplastic pollution.
ZARA ZUNIGA
A biologist from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, with over six years of experience working on marine conservation and plastic pollution research in the Western Caribbean.
RAINE MANLEY
Led a successful #SkipTheStuff campaign that resulted in a foodware accessories ordinance in New York City.
DOMINIC MCLEOD
Explores the connection between people and the natural world through his artwork, encouraging thoughtful living and a deeper appreciation for nature.
DANA ZHAXYLYKOVA
Microplastics researcher, startup founder, and science communicator with 100,000+ followers online.
AMBASSADOR ACTION FUND
THE ACTION FUND SUPPORTS 5 GYRES AMBASSADORS IN WORK THAT ALIGNS CLOSELY WITH OUR MISSION AND FOCUS AREAS: SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, AND TRASHBLITZ. AWARDEES RECEIVE FINANCIAL STIPENDS, AS WELL AS 1:1 SUPPORT FROM 5 GYRES TEAM MEMBERS.
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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.