Podcasts about gyres

Do you know there are millions of metric tons of plastic waste and microplastics floating in our oceans? This impacts both the fish and ultimately the food we consume. According to the EPA,  “Plastic particles are generally the most abundant type of debris encountered in the marine environment, with estimates suggesting that 60% to 80% of marine debris is plastic, and more than 90% of all floating debris particles are plastic.” Dr. Marcus Eriksen is on the show today to discuss the DVD “Our Synthetic Seas,” which covers the total issue about plastic and the garbage found in our seas and especially the problem of disappearing sea life as fish are now eating plastic, waste, debris, and more dangerous materials. Marcus is currently the Executive Director of the 5 Gyres Institute. He received his Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Southern California in 2003, months before embarking on a 2000-mile, 5-month journey down the Mississippi River on a homemade raft of plastic bottles. His experience on the river led to a career studying the ecological impacts of plastic marine pollution, which has included 8 expeditions sailing 25,000 miles through all 5 subtropical gyres to discover new garbage patches of plastic pollution in the Southern Hemisphere and beyond. With an affinity for rafting, his most recent adventure sent him and a colleague across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii on a homemade raft floating on 15,000 plastic bottles and a Cessna airplane fuselage as a cabin. The journey, 2,600 miles in 88 days, brought tremendous attention to the plastic pollution issue.   Info: Algalita.org and MarcusEriksen.com.

On our latest show: Making our National Parks more beautiful with TrashBlitz ‘25. 5 Gyres' Nick Kemble explains. Plus, we meet the Goldilocks bird; and Mike O'Connor talks about a favorite topic: egg shells.

In Episode 328, Kestrel welcomes Dana Zhaxylykova, an environmental scientist & microplastics researcher, to the show. Originally from Kazakhstan, Dana is currently based in Germany — through her Instagram platform, she shares practical and actionable tips about microplastics through a scientific lens. “As a scientist, I want to assure you that every little action in avoiding plastic, it can have an impact. And as scientists and as a scientific community, we expect people, not only the governments and corporations (they have a huge responsibility, of course), but we as people, we also can have an impact as individuals, we can help these problems to get solved faster.”-Dana This month, we're focusing on diverse ways to combat fast fashion. I don't know about you, but whenever I think of fast fashion, my brain automatically goes to issues around MICROPLASTICS. Considering that over 60% of global fiber production is synthetic materials – derived from fossil fuels – it's hard not to make that connection, especially given some of the intimate experiences I've had watching scientists from 5 Gyres literally collect microplastics from the water and air around us, and hear them talk about how so many of the microplastics they collect have come from fabric and clothing.  As this week's guest highlights, with nylon, polyester and acrylic fabrics flooding the fast fashion market, these fibers are actually releasing microplastics in every stage of the process – from production, to wearing the garments, to washing and drying them. Basically, there are microplastics being shed into our environment from every single stage of a fast fashion garment's lifecycle. That feels overwhelming, I know, but I love how this week's guest really puts things into perspective, not only from a scientific lens, but also from a practical hands-on point of view, offering us suggestions on the things we can actually control, when it comes to microplastics in our lives.  “Seasonal variation and removal of microplastics in a central Asian urban wastewater treatment plant”, Dana's research paper “Effect of microplastics deposition on human lung airways: A review with computational benefits and challenges”, paper Dana mentions “Environmental exposure to microplastics: an overview on possible human health effects”, paper Dana mentions “Effects of microplastic exposure on human digestive, reproductive, and respiratory health: a rapid systemic review”, paper Dana mentions “Polystyrene microplastics exacerbate systemic inflammation in high-fat diet-induced obesity”, paper Dana mentions

Mondays are now our throwback episodes and in this one we revisit Angie's interview with Dr. Lisa Erdle. from the 5 Gyres Institute as we are kicking off our Plastic Free July Campaign. You can join us in our Plastic Free July Challenge HERE Thank you for caring so much and helping us spread the word! On Wednesday we will be releasing a new species, and the hint is "Fish are Friends, not Food!" Which movie? ------------------------------------------------------- As we kick off our Plastic Free July Challenge, this week we welcome Dr. Lisa Erdle from the 5 Gyres Instiute. Dr. Erdle is the Director of Science & Innovation at the 5 Gyres Institute. She is a microplastics researcher, lifelong sailor, and is passionate about keeping waterways clean for wildlife and people. Lisa completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where her research focused on the sources, fate, and effects of microfibers in the environment. Currently, Lisa lives in California and is continuing research on microfibers and plastic pollution. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Lisa grew up swimming and sailing on the Great Lakes and holds a deep love of the water.. You can learn more about 5 Gyres and their work in reducing plastics in our lives by visiting them HERE You can also lean more about 5 Gyres own Plastic Free Parks Trashblitz by going HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this Getting Curious episode! Jonathan Van Ness has invited Marcus Eriksen from 5 Gyres to the pod. Marcus tells us about his 88 day journey from California to Hawaii sailing on a raft made from 15,000 plastic bottles to research microplastics in the ocean and raise awareness about plastic pollution. Then Marcus answers all our questions like: how did plastic become so popular in the first place, why is so little of our plastic recycled, and what can we do on an individual and systemic level to create stronger policies and more robust solutions? Plus, Jonathan and Marcus go deep on the ongoing Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.Marcus has led expeditions around the world to research plastic pollution and used that research to drive solutions. He co-published the first global estimate of marine plastic pollution and the discovery of plastic microbeads in the Great Lakes, which led to the federal Microbead-free Waters Act of 2015. He and his wife Anna founded 5 Gyres with an 88-day journey from California to Hawaii on a Junk Raft that they built from 15,000 plastic bottles. Now, Marcus and 5 Gyres continue to lead with scientific research to drive upstream solutions through education, advocacy, and community building.New episodes of Getting Curious drop on Wednesdays. On Mondays, join us for Pretty Curious. our podcast on all things beauty!Subscribe to Extra Curious for exclusive episodes of Ask JVN, where Jonathan's answering your questions about sex, dating, and more.You can follow Getting Curious on Instagram and Twitter @curiouswithjvn. Transcripts for all episodes are available at jonathanvanness.com/podcasts.Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Earth Day, Curious People! To celebrate, we're inviting research scientist Marcus Eriksen from 5 Gyres to the pod. Marcus tells us about his 88 day journey from California to Hawaii sailing on a raft made from 15,000 plastic bottles to research microplastics in the ocean and raise awareness about plastic pollution. Then Marcus answers all our questions like: how did plastic become so popular in the first place, why is so little of our plastic recycled, and what can we do on an individual and systemic level to create stronger policies and more robust solutions? Plus, Jonathan and Marcus go deep on the ongoing Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. Marcus has led expeditions around the world to research plastic pollution and used that research to drive solutions. He co-published the first global estimate of marine plastic pollution and the discovery of plastic microbeads in the Great Lakes, which led to the federal Microbead-free Waters Act of 2015. He and his wife Anna founded 5 Gyres with an 88-day journey from California to Hawaii on a Junk Raft that they built from 15,000 plastic bottles. Now, Marcus and 5 Gyres continue to lead with scientific research to drive upstream solutions through education, advocacy, and community building. You can follow 5 Gyres on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @5gyres, or on their website where you can find more ways to get involved. Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from Getting Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our senior producers are Chris McClure and Julia Melfi. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The coalition Reusable LA has been actively advocating for a number of years on several policies pertaining to waste reduction and plastic pollution, including the switch to reuse for onsite dining. Upstream's Macy Zander interviews Reusable LA's co-leads, Alison Waliszewski of 5 Gyres and Emily Parker of Heal the Bay, to hear their key tips for advocates working on this topic.Resources:Accompanying video and summary blogreusablela.org reusablela@gmail.comReusable LA on InstagramStart or join a community coalitionThe Reuse for Onsite Dining resource library

Pierre Paslier is the co-founder and co-CEO of Notpla, a leader in the sustainable packaging and container manufacturing industry. Notpla is replacing the use of plastic in packaging with seaweed and plants that biodegrade in weeks to make our world more sustainable. In this episode, you will hear about:

Using Web3 to Deconstruct the Complexity of Plastic Pollution There are over 7 trillion particles of plastic found in the San Francisco Bay waterway each year and simply recycling and skimming the ocean of this plastic smog is no longer the best solution.  In this episode, Ian Andrews has a deep conversation with Anna Cummins (Co-Founder and Executive Director, 5 Gyres) and Duncan Rogoff (Founder, DOXXED Labs) over the issue of plastic pollution and the work of 5 Gyres, an organization dedicated to researching and addressing this global problem.  The team explains that plastic pollution is not just limited to our oceans and how land pollution is increasingly affecting climate change. They discuss how the collaboration of 5 Gyres and other organizations are using scientific research to drive policy change and reduce the production of plastic. Duncan explains how web3 and NFTs are a perfect use case for non-profit organizations and how the Gyrenauts NFT collection furthers the team's plastic pollution reduction while simultaneously supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown (2:02) - Anna Cummins explains the mission of 5 Gyres and plastic pollution   (6:18) - Plastic pollution is increasing globally in oceans and on land and is connected to climate change (9:20) - Duncan discusses the power of web3 in building relationships and fundraising for 5 Gyres (18:06) - The story, vision, purpose  and customization behind the Gyrenauts NFT project (28:05) - The potential of ongoing revenue streams for nonprofits in the wake of recruitment and retention challenges  (32:02) - Building relationships and cross-pollination with popular web3 brands (36:43) - The use of data and blockchain technology in solving environmental problems (39:37) - Collaboration with a global network of organizations to promote sustainability and  holding multinational companies accountable for plastic pollution Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: 5 Gyres: Empowering action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and advocacy Website: Gyrenauts NFT Project: Revolutionizing charitable giving in the web3 space Research Paper:  How much plastic is in the ocean? Article: The true cost of fashion is more than what's shown on the price tag  Publications: 5 Gyres research is published in over 25 peer-reviewed scientific journals, papers and studies Website: The Giving Block: Tap into the fastest growing donor demographic and start accepting Bitcoin Blog: Chainalysis Token Health Report ( Full Report Available Now!)  YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page  Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: BuildCareers at Chainalysising trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Anna Cummins (Co-Founder and Executive Director, 5 Gyres) Duncan Rogoff (Founder, DOXXED Labs) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material.  Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.   

In episode 300, Kestrel welcomes Dr. Lisa Erdle, the Director of Science and Research at 5 Gyres, to the show. A microplastics researcher and lifelong sailor, Lisa is passionate about keeping waterways clean for wildlife and people. “A load of laundry can shed anywhere in the range of hundreds of thousands to millions of microfibers, depending on how you wash and what you wash. There can be 850 times more microfibers shed from a high-shedding item compared to a low, so the textile design really matters. And washing isn't the only source of microfibers to the environment — we know there's also dryers, carpets and upholstery, cigarette butts, wet wipes, there's quite a long list. But the one that we know the most about, and one we have a solution for, is our washing machines.” -Dr. Lisa Today, we hear a lot about microfibers in our oceans and waterways, and how they are an issue we're facing. There are consistent news articles out there about it. At the same time, the narrative is generally very much aligned with polyester and synthetics and you know, the plastic side of things.  But as this week's guest reminds us – all fabrics shed microfibers. And it's important to note that when fibers shed from our clothing, it's not just the base fiber that is of concern – whether it's cotton or polyester, a natural fiber or a synthetic material – these fibers are generally also carrying some sort of chemical cocktail (a mix of dyes and treatments and coatings that are added to the fabric throughout the supply chain). You may be asking – how are all these fibers ending up in our waterways? According to researchers, the biggest culprits are washing machines. But these microfibers can also shed from dryers and even simply from walking around throughout the day. All of these layers make understanding the impacts of microfibers on people and the planet very complex. But as much as we don't know, we also know enough from a scientific lens, to act. There are solutions out there that can at least help slow down the rate of microfibers released into the environment.  Quotes & links from the conversation: “The Widespread Environmental Footprint of Indigo Denim Microfibers from Blue Jeans”, study Kestrel mentions “Capturing microfibers – marketed technologies reduce microfiber emissions from washing machines”, research paper that Dr. Lisa contributed to “Washing Machine Filters Reduce Microfiber Emissions: Evidence From a Community-Scale Pilot in Parry Sound, Ontario”, research paper that Dr. Lisa contributed to The Microfibre Consortium, organization that Dr. Lisa mentions Info about AB 1628 (California filtration bill) “The research on microfibers shows that used clothing typically sheds less than new clothing, poorly constructed garments shed more microfibers than well constructed garments. So, buying used when possible, or buying higher quality garments and washing less, washing cold — these are all things that can reduce your microfiber footprint.” -Dr. Lisa (40:58) 5 Gyres video about textiles & microfibers  5 Gyres video about textiles & microfibers (in Spanish) More on 5 Gyres research 5 Gyres Website Follow 5 Gyres on Instagram >

Você sabia que existem cerca de 171 trilhões de partículas de plástico nos oceanos? Se juntássemos todas essas partículas, elas pesariam cerca de 2,3 milhões de toneladas! Os dados chocantes são de um estudo internacional feito pelo Instituto 5 Gyres, divulgado em março deste ano. A imensa quantidade de lixo plástico nos mares afeta diretamente a vida marinha e até mesmo a saúde humana. É inegável que não estamos protegendo esse ecossistema tão encantador e único da maneira que deveríamos. Em razão do Dia Mundial dos Oceanos, comemorado em 8 de junho, recebemos a ambientalista Leandra Gonçalves no novo episódio do nosso podcast, onde falamos sobre o que precisamos fazer para defender os oceanos da poluição plástica e outras ameaças. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/as-arvores/message

Much of the water in the world's oceans is herded like cattle being driven to market—not by cowboys on horseback, but by strong currents. Known as gyres, they help control global temperatures and the nutrients available in different parts of the oceans. They also round up floating debris, forming giant garbage patches.Gyres are formed by the winds, Earth's rotation, and the land. Winds drag the ocean water, forming currents. The currents are deflected by Earth's rotation. They're pushed clockwise in the northern hemisphere, and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.The surface currents drag the water below them, so the effects of the wind run deep. That sets up a “ring” of currents that circulate around the oceans. Finally, the land acts as a barrier, holding the currents in place.There are five major gyres—two in the Pacific Ocean, two in the Atlantic, and one in the Indian. The water inside the gyres tends to be fairly calm. That prevents deep water from rising to the surface. Since the deeper water contains more nutrients, surface waters inside the gyres have less life than in the currents.The gyres carry debris that was washed into the oceans from land. The debris forms large plastic “garbage dumps.” Bigger bits of plastic wear down into smaller bits that are gobbled up by fish, birds, and some of the ocean's tiniest creatures. That's a health hazard for the creatures, and for the people who eat them—rounded up by the “cowboys” of the open ocean.

Join our discussion with Marcus Eriksen from The 5 Gyres Institute!5Gyres uses education and community-based science to drive and inform local, scalable reuse models. By engaging key stakeholders in identifying the sources and potential solutions of problematic plastics in their own communities, we can work together to drive more equitable solutions.In this podcast, Marcus told us about the birth of 5 Gyres and how he started studying the sources of plastic pollution on expedition journeys to collect scientific data, publish reports and journals, and collaborate with companies to create change and advocate. We discussed the power of policy and enforcement to achieve systemic change, and how they get involved in it. Check out more about The 5 Gyres Institute at https://www.5gyres.org/Stay updated with us through our LinkedIn and InstagramIf you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcast

Gyres started mixing in Romania in 2013 and co-founded the experimental label ESITU records upon his return to north of France in 2016. Since then, he has been experimenting with field recording and live performance with the Fragments project. 
 Also, he host the hybrid radio show 194 FAR, which blends literary chronicles on science-fiction and their musical reinterpretations on Station station, the web radio of the french club La Station.  
 Lately, Gyres has been curating breakbeat, minimal, abstract, tech-house playlists derived from an imagined setting or situation. 
 Keep an eye on Gyres:  https://instagram.com/gyres_dj https://soundcloud.com/ta7-2 https://www.facebook.com/Gyres001 
 Listen to more electronic music on Intaresu https://intaresu.com

Do you know there are millions of metric tons of plastic waste and microplastics floating in our oceans? This impacts both the fish and ultimately the food we consume. According to the EPA,  “Plastic particles are generally the most abundant type of debris encountered in the marine environment, with estimates suggesting that 60% to 80% of marine debris is plastic, and more than 90% of all floating debris particles are plastic.” Dr. Marcus Eriksen is on the show today to discuss the DVD “Our Synthetic Seas,” which covers the total issue about plastic and the garbage found in our seas and especially the problem of disappearing sea life as fish are now eating plastic, waste, debris, and more dangerous materials.  Marcus is currently the Executive Director of the 5 Gyres Institute. He received his Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Southern California in 2003, months before embarking on a 2000-mile, 5-month journey down the Mississippi River on a homemade raft of plastic bottles. His experience on the river led to a career studying the ecological impacts of plastic marine pollution, which has included 8 expeditions sailing 25,000 miles through all 5 subtropical gyres to discover new garbage patches of plastic pollution in the Southern Hemisphere and beyond. With an affinity for rafting, his most recent adventure sent him and a colleague across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii on a homemade raft floating on 15,000 plastic bottles and a Cessna airplane fuselage as a cabin. The journey, 2,600 miles in 88 days, brought tremendous attention to the plastic pollution issue.   Info: Algalita.org and MarcusEriksen.com

Ocean currents can have global impacts shaping our climate and life in the seas and onshore. How do the ocean currents circulate and vary not just on the surface but beneath the waves? It's easy to picture different layers of clouds, but the same is true for our oceans. Large circulating patterns of currents called Gyres govern the oceans. Tiny phytoplankton keep our oceans alive but how do they get enough food themselves? The middle of a gyre gets baked in sun and seems to lack nutrient sources, so how do microbes survive there? When phytoplankton die they rain down nutrients and carbon to lower layers of the ocean as marine snow. Mukund Gupta, Richard G. Williams, Jonathan M. Lauderdale, Oliver Jahn, Christopher Hill, Stephanie Dutkiewicz, Michael J. Follows. A nutrient relay sustains subtropical ocean productivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2022; 119 (41) DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2206504119

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In this podcast, Our Host Tate Chamberlin is joined by Marcus Eriksen, scientist, and co-founder of The 5 Gyres Institute, “a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution.” Eriksen and his wife, 5 Gyres co-founder Anna Cummins, have manned the Institute's helm since 2009, leading 19 expeditions throughout the world's waters with scientists, stakeholders, and innovators researching the detrimental reach and impact of plastics and inspiring change. Here, Eriksen discusses the true nature of the plastics beast and the work of dismantling the systems and misconceptions that have allowed its reign.

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As we kick off our Plastic Free July Challenge, this week we welcome Dr. Lisa Erdle from the 5 Gyres Instiute. Dr. Erdle is the Director of Science & Innovation at the 5 Gyres Institute. She is a microplastics researcher, lifelong sailor, and is passionate about keeping waterways clean for wildlife and people. Lisa completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where her research focused on the sources, fate, and effects of microfibers in the environment. Currently, Lisa lives in California and is continuing research on microfibers and plastic pollution. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Lisa grew up swimming and sailing on the Great Lakes and holds a deep love of the water.. You can learn more about 5 Gyres and their work in reducing plastics in our lives by visiting them HERE You can also lean more about 5 Gyres own Plastic Free Parks Trashblitz by going HERE

This week as we kick off our Plastic Free July, we are excited to chat with Dr. Lisa Erdle from the 5 Gyres Institute. Dr. Erdle is a microplastics researcher, lifelong sailor, and is passionate about keeping waterways clean for wildlife and people. Lisa completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where her research focused on the sources, fate, and effects of microfibers in the environment. Currently, Lisa lives in California and is continuing research on microfibers and plastic pollution. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Lisa grew up swimming and sailing on the Great Lakes and holds a deep love of the water. Take from their website the 5 Gyres Institute states they are a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution with more than 10 years of expertise in scientific research and engagement on plastic pollution issues. Since 2009, the team has completed 19 expeditions, bringing more than 300 citizen scientists, corporate executives, brands, and celebrities to the gyres, lakes, and rivers to conduct firsthand research on plastic pollution. Through this research, 5 Gyres continuously engages diverse stakeholders in understanding the science to drive impact as well as conduct community outreach and citizen science to implement data-driven solutions. With over 1,800 Ambassadors in 66 countries, 5 Gyres supports and is supported by community members with information, tools, and connections to help drive local change to fight this global crisis. You can learn more about 5 Gyres by visiting their website HERE You can also join their Plastic Free Parks Trashblitz by going HERE

The world's oceans contain five gyres, which are large systems of circular currents created by global wind patterns and the Earth's rotation.   Gyres act like gigantic whirlpools.  Anything that floats into one of them eventually ends up in the center.   Ever since floating plastic waste started entering the ocean, it has poured into these gyres […]

Welcome back to Mystery Recipe! Mitsy and Molly are back in the Recipe Lab with our new Official Ingredient Guesser Lelani to guess our first week's ingredient. Then we'll have our biggest guest yet in The Scoop with our Junior Field Reporter Champ! We're talking about keeping our oceans clean and the organization 5 Gyres.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We sit down with the awesome Tommy Stewart, owner of Black Doomba Records and member of legendary act Hallows Eve, as well as Tommy Stewart's Dyerwulf, Bludy Gyres and Negative Wall. We talk about everything from owning a label to the 80s metal scene and his touring days with bands like Slayer, Motorhead and Megadeth. We also discuss his transition from thrash/speed metal to doom metal, ways to promote album releases as a label, what touring is like for him these days, the best meal he's ever had and much more. Follow Black Doomba Records: Bandcamp: https://blackdoombarecords.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackdoombarecords/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdoombarecords/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackDoomba Follow Hallow's Eve: Bandcamp: https://hallowseve.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialhallowseve/?_rdc=1&_rdr Follow Tommy Stewart's Dyerwulf: Bandcamp: https://tommystewartsdyerwulf.bandcamp.com/album/doomsday-deferred Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommystewartsdyerwulf Follow Negative Wall: Bandcamp: https://negativewall.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Negative-Wall-1540574676021612 Follow Bludy Gyres: Bandcamp: https://bludygyresofficial.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BludyGyres Follow Us (Cave Dweller Music): Linktree: linktr.ee/Cave_Dweller_Music​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/cavedwellermusic​ Instagram: www.instagram.com/cavedwellermusic Twitter: twitter.com/dweller_music​ Website: www.cavedwellermusic.net/​ Discord: https://discord.gg/WDm4zUY6 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-737626493​ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3F1bwKEXRSQ…5A0w&dl_branch=1

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"I have been trying to fuel two different energies in this set; I was interested in exploring how techno beats could resonate and answer deep and atmospheric sounds, thus creating an energy that oscillates between immersion and trigger." - @ta7-2 // Read more @ feeder.ro/2022/03/04/gyres

Top climate stories of 2021. Cop26, Nurdles and turtles, Gyres and fires, and much more! 0038-0120 Rain in Greenland 0122-0205 Flooding 0208-0255 Texas Freeze 0258-0403 Paris Agreement 0404-0450 Cop26 0451-0538 Hurrican Ida 0539-0610 Tornado 0612-0655 Heatwave 0659-0808 Drought 0813-1009 Hero 1014-1035 Turtles 1036-1117 Villain 1122-1211 5 Gyres 1212-1340 Nurdle Hunt 1343-1440 James Dyson Award Winners 1441-1751 Nikolai Vavilov You can reach me at rf@richardfriedman.net You can find my books here with the links to find your favorite retailer. Climate Fiction novels: Escape to Canamith https://books2read.com/u/bWP9y1 The Two Worlds of Billy Callahan https://books2read.com/u/mvnvLX Cli/Fi short stories- A Climate Carol and Other Cli-Fi Short Stories. Available in print or audiobook. https://books2read.com/u/38roQL Danny Bloom created the phrase “cli-fi” and founder of cli-fi.net. Here's his review. Climate-themed anti-Trump short story 'A Climate Carol' will be read 100 years from now ''We must build arks,'' the Notre Dame University philosopher Roy Scranton urges, ''not just biological arks, to carry forward endangered genetic data, but also cultural arks, to carry forward endangered wisdom.'' One such cultural ark has already been built and it's a 14-page Christmas story from the pen of Richard Friedman in Cleveland, Ohio. In the title story, "A Climate Carol," based very closely on U.S. President Donald Trump's stubborn and selfish personality and his public denial of climate change, a narcissistic East Coast businessman and billionaire receives a visit on Christmas Eve from three Charles Dickens-like ghosts in a contemporary spin of that timeless classic from the 1840s "A Christmas Carol." Charles Dickens first published his now famous novella “A Christmas Carol” more than 170 years ago -- in 1843 — and that story has reverberated and resonated worldwide ever since. With the annual holiday season upon us all every November and December worldwide (Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas), a new kind of holiday story titled “A Climate Carol” has been published in 2019 and stands to remain in print for the next 100 years, if not longer. It's that good, and that important. In fact, I would say that this short story is the best and most important climate-themed short story to appear so far in the 21st century and is likely to remain popular over the next 100 Christmases for sure. When I read it online a few days ago, I was blown away by both the author's storytelling skills and the environmental eco-theme of the 14-page piece. Let me tell you a few things about this modern Dickensian-style story and how it fits into the world we live in today, where runaway global warming threatens to push human civilization into a dark corner we may never get out from. However, before I go on, please know that “A Climate Carol” ends on an optimistic note, where ecumenical goodness triumphs over ''Trumpian greed'' and all ends well. In the story you will meet characters with names like Wilson Drummond (the proverbial '' Trumpian bad guy'' who later turns over a new leaf and becomes a champion of human kindness), his mother Gurtie Drummond, his limousine driver Sammie Johnson, and his employee Jericho Reese. And the star of the show, his grand-daughter Lily. You will also meet several important ghost-like characters, one who calls himself the Ghost of Climate Past, another who says they are the Ghost of the Current Climate in the world, and a third ghost who speaks in a chilling voice reminiscent of the horror movie actor Vincent Price and declares that he is the Ghost of Climate Future. In the end, we learn that the Scrooge-like Trump-like Drummond has mended his insensitive ways and become a better human being. He even later becomes President of the United States and turns out to represent all that is good about America. And... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Top climate stories of 2021. Cop26, Nurdles and turtles, Gyres and fires, and much more! 0038-0120 Rain in Greenland 0122-0205 Flooding 0208-0255 Texas Freeze 0258-0403 Paris Agreement 0404-0450 Cop26 0451-0538 Hurrican Ida 0539-0610 Tornado 0612-0655 Heatwave 0659-0808 Drought 0813-1009 Hero 1014-1035 Turtles 1036-1117 Villain 1122-1211 5 Gyres 1212-1340 Nurdle Hunt 1343-1440 James Dyson Award Winners 1441-1751 Nikolai Vavilov You can reach me at rf@richardfriedman.net You can find my books here with the links to find your favorite retailer. Climate Fiction novels: Escape to Canamith https://books2read.com/u/bWP9y1 The Two Worlds of Billy Callahan https://books2read.com/u/mvnvLX Cli/Fi short stories- A Climate Carol and Other Cli-Fi Short Stories. Available in print or audiobook. https://books2read.com/u/38roQL Danny Bloom created the phrase “cli-fi” and founder of cli-fi.net. Here's his review. Climate-themed anti-Trump short story 'A Climate Carol' will be read 100 years from now ''We must build arks,'' the Notre Dame University philosopher Roy Scranton urges, ''not just biological arks, to carry forward endangered genetic data, but also cultural arks, to carry forward endangered wisdom.'' One such cultural ark has already been built and it's a 14-page Christmas story from the pen of Richard Friedman in Cleveland, Ohio. In the title story, "A Climate Carol," based very closely on U.S. President Donald Trump's stubborn and selfish personality and his public denial of climate change, a narcissistic East Coast businessman and billionaire receives a visit on Christmas Eve from three Charles Dickens-like ghosts in a contemporary spin of that timeless classic from the 1840s "A Christmas Carol." Charles Dickens first published his now famous novella “A Christmas Carol” more than 170 years ago -- in 1843 — and that story has reverberated and resonated worldwide ever since. With the annual holiday season upon us all every November and December worldwide (Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas), a new kind of holiday story titled “A Climate Carol” has been published in 2019 and stands to remain in print for the next 100 years, if not longer. It's that good, and that important. In fact, I would say that this short story is the best and most important climate-themed short story to appear so far in the 21st century and is likely to remain popular over the next 100 Christmases for sure. When I read it online a few days ago, I was blown away by both the author's storytelling skills and the environmental eco-theme of the 14-page piece. Let me tell you a few things about this modern Dickensian-style story and how it fits into the world we live in today, where runaway global warming threatens to push human civilization into a dark corner we may never get out from. However, before I go on, please know that “A Climate Carol” ends on an optimistic note, where ecumenical goodness triumphs over ''Trumpian greed'' and all ends well. In the story you will meet characters with names like Wilson Drummond (the proverbial '' Trumpian bad guy'' who later turns over a new leaf and becomes a champion of human kindness), his mother Gurtie Drummond, his limousine driver Sammie Johnson, and his employee Jericho Reese. And the star of the show, his grand-daughter Lily. You will also meet several important ghost-like characters, one who calls himself the Ghost of Climate Past, another who says they are the Ghost of the Current Climate in the world, and a third ghost who speaks in a chilling voice reminiscent of the horror movie actor Vincent Price and declares that he is the Ghost of Climate Future. In the end, we learn that the Scrooge-like Trump-like Drummond has mended his insensitive ways and become a better human being. He even later becomes President of the United States and turns out to represent all that is good about America. And... Support this podcast

This week, for another special episode in our series on The Reusies™, host Brooking Gatewood sits down with members of Reusable LA – the 2021 Most Impactful Community Leadership award winner at the National Reuse Awards. Alison Waliszewski with 5 Gyres, Melissa Aguayo with Break Free From Plastic, and Emily Parker with Heal the Bay share the history and victories of this powerful and inclusive coalition helping to shift the state of plastic pollution in the city of Los Angeles. To keep up with Reusable LA's work and get involved in upcoming actions, visit www.reusablela.org and follow the coalition on social media: InstagramFacebookTwitterIf you're interested in joining an existing reuse coalition or starting a new one in your community, visit our Community Coalitions webpage to see how you can get involved. For more on grassroots and inclusive organizing, check out episodes 1: A giant leap toward throw-away-free living; 33: Racial Justice & Environmentalism: Together & Inseparable; and 45: Changing the narrative: Environmental justice and plastic production! 

S04E14 Reject the social media literalism that flattens ideas with a label or a name. Let’s dance around the edges of ideas to know them better. Full show notes: https://www.thejaymo.net/2021/04/10/301-2114-kennings-orbit-words/ Support: https://thejaymo.net/support/ Webshow: http://comeinternetwith.me Website: https://www.thejaymo.net/ Permanently moved is a personal podcast 301 seconds in length, written and recorded by @thejaymo

This week, sustainability expert, brand specialist, and educator, Juli Schulz shares how branding, purpose, and storytelling can be powerful catalysts for change. We also learn how she stays optimistic while also staying informed on complicated environmental issues. Juli's nearly two decades of marketing experience have aligned with her passion for sustainability while working with leading natural and sustainable brands such as Gardein plant-based foods, Rainbow Light, and Toyota. She has served on boards for environmental nonprofits such as 5 Gyres, mentors with Vice President Al Gore's Climate Reality, and acts as a mentor/instructor for sustainable design courses at Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles focused on plastic pollution solutions and circular design! While continuing to work with mission-driven brands and NGOs, she has also joined a global team of award-winning filmmakers at Backroads Pictures, where she serves as the Head of Marketing & Sustainability. Juli generously welcomes you to connect with her wherever you find her (links below), including her newly launched ECO BRANDS talks on Clubhouse  (Wednesdays at noon PT). Or by joining her on the yearly Peace Retreat SUP Yoga Adventure to the Sea of Cortez, Mexico.Connect with Juli:  LinkedIn, IG @ecojuli_, Twitter @JuliS,  website, EcoSUP , EcoBrands every Friday at noon PT on Clubhouse, Backroads Pictures FilmsLinks from the Episode:Project Drawdown Climate Reality ProjectSea Trees Carbon Offsetting5 Gyres2040 FilmAlison Teal ReMark App on Google PlayKhary's Instagram (rap artist who made Eeland's favorite hoodie)Eeland's Favorite Hoodie. Also, you should follow Eeland.Ecoist.World Eco-Friendly MarketplaceRainforest Action Network's "Banking on Climate Change: Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2020"Upstream Solutions Blueland Cleaning Products Bite Toothpaste

Carolynn is an Ocean Conservation Consultant, Mentor, and Business Owner. Much of her work has been focused on ocean plastic pollution and activism. She spent years working for 5 Gyres where she led Ocean Expeditions and raised awareness for policy campaigns. She also co-runs Goods Holding Company, that uses new plastic free tools for grocery shopping to help limit the dependence on plastic. Now Carolynn is a consultant in the San Francisco Bay area where she develops workshops to address plastic microfiber solutions in California. She has spent the last ten years with her work dedicated to ocean plastic pollution and the awareness and policy campaigns that have helped bring attention to the growing issue.Carolynn worked with me in the one on one Coaching Program as well as the continued Monthly Accountability. She talks about how when we started working together her networking program was just an idea and not something she was sure how to develop further. It's been so great to witness this program come to life out of a dedicated passion that she already had; and then to see the impact it is having already on clients she just worked with.Consider checking out the Passion and Purpose program if you are looking to make a career transition into more purposeful work or have been sitting on a business idea that you want to launch: https://www.free-to-flourish.com/passionandpurposeTo book a call to learn more about the program:https://calendly.com/rachel-freetoflourish/q-a?month=2022-08Stay in the loop and receive tips, tools, and stories around positive psychology! Sign up for the: Free To Flourish E-Letter

5 Gyres is trying to fight the plastic pollution crisis we find not only in the States, but all around the world, and "is a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution with more than 10 years of expertise in scientific research and engagement on plastic pollution issues" (https://www.5gyres.org/about-us). In this tiny chat, we are joined by Eliseo Nevarez, Education Coordinator for 5 Gyres. We discuss a variety of topics related to plastics, including what they are, their origins, and the dangers and impacts they pose to our health and communities.

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We talk with Anna Cummins, Co-Founder of 5 Gyres, one of the leading ocean plastics groups about the science, advocacy and adventure involved in fighting to end plastic pollution of our seas and waterways.  It's all about corporate accountability, finding non-fossil fuel based alternatives and fun fact you'll hear… Anna once interned for our co-host Vicki. Rising Tide Podcast aims to give you information, inspiration, and motivation to tackle the challenges our oceans are facing. The oceans are rising, so are we! Learn more at bluefront.org

Resource scarcity, pollution, overpopulation — we are at a point in the trajectory of civilization where we must either remain complacent and stick to our linear economic model, or we take action to enact change. But, as consumers, how do we know what information to trust and what to do with it? On the other side of the coin, how do researchers and activists make sure their work reaches enough people to make an impact and drive more change? Marcus Eriksen, Co-Founder of The 5 Gyres Institute, joins us today to explore questions like these while also talking about the work he does and the incredible life experiences he has had that led him to it. 5 Gyres empowers action against the global health crisis of plastic pollution through science, art, education, and adventure. Marcus and 5 Gyres have done countless amazing things. Perhaps most notably, he conducted the research that led to the banning of microbeads in the U.S. We kick the discussion off talking about this research and the hope it has given Marcus, and then hear his thoughts on how to be more skeptical consumers of information that can take action on what we learn. From there, we hear the incredible stories of Marcus’ childhood where his love of nature began, and the experiences he had as a marine that inspired him to join the movement to rid the world of plastic using science. Toward the end, we talk to Marcus about the need to collaborate and weave stories around scientific research because, if not, the lessons you have for the world might be forgotten, or worse, never even heard. For valuable insights on how to take action and join the movement for change, be sure to tune in at one of the below links:Listen on SpotifyListen on Google PodcastsListen on Apple PodcastsRead the full summary here with graphics and more!

Dr. Marcus Eriksen is the author of Junk Raft, founder and executive director of 5 Gyres, and founder and executive director of Leap Lab. 20 expeditions across the world's oceans to study ocean plastics have led to a handful of research publications to better understand this new environmental catastrophe, but the first voyage was a homemade raft, JUNK RAFT, floating on plastic bottles crossing the Pacific Ocean in order to get the world talking about plastic. Science, adventure and art, are integral to big societal shifts, and he firmly believes that collaborations on all three fronts can move us in the right direction. 5 Gyres has traveled the world's oceans to research plastics and turn science into solutions. JUNK RAFT chronicles an adventure at sea aboard 15,000 plastic bottles that floated a Cessna aircraft from Los Angeles to Hawaii, no motor or support vessel, to bring attention to the plastic crisis in our oceans. 88 days, 2600 miles, and 20lbs lighter, both Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal arrived in Waikiki. The expedition launched the 5 Gyres Institute - to study the impact of plastic pollution on people and the planet.

From rafting down the Mississippi to a fishing line ring proposal on a sail to the trash gyres in the middle of the ocean, Marcus Erickson’s life is an ongoing adventure story. Also a PhD scientist and activist and co-founder of 5 Gyres, Marcus’s adventures these days are all about doing good through research and activism to address plastic pollution. In this episode we dive deep with Marcus to hear about some of his many historic expeditions, his perspective on the growth of the plastic pollution movement over the last decade, and how 5 Gyres is supporting the next generation of world-changers. Listen now & subscribe to The Indisposable Podcast to stay updated on more solutions-focused inspirations!

Anna Cummins is the co-founder of the non-profit 5 Gyres which implements plastic research in the 5 gyres of our oceans, raises awareness about the plastic in our oceans and campaigns for changes in policy to promote more sustainable practices. Links:5 Gyres

Meet Kathy Van Ness: General Manager & COO at Golden Door Properties When it comes to being a conscious business leader, or an active philanthropist, or a person committed to living their values there are people who talk the talk, there are people who walk the talk, and then there are people like Kathy, who literally take it to a whole other level.  The Golden Door is the #1 spa in the WORLD! Located on 600 acres in Escondido, CA.  They create a legendary health & wellness experience that's personalized to you and it is an absolute favorite of celebrities and CEOs alike. And while the on site experience may be restricted to those with means Kathy and her team have done everything they can to make the golden door experience available to everyone They have skin care, clothing, and healthy food lines that are available online and in stores around the country. Kathy hosts a speaker series where she interviews the top thought leaders from around the world on the most interesting topics of today. These are free for anyone to watch But this is still just the beginning The Golden Door gives 100% of net profits to charity with a mission to end child abuse. All of this after nearly 30 years at the top of the fashion industry where she ran several major brands and ran a huge public company.  Kathy sits on many boards a few of which include, Honorary Board Member Center for Responsible Travel, Board Member of The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Advisor 5 Gyres foundation. Oh and did we mention that Kathy is working tirelessly on environmental efforts. Kathy is truly living her values and making an impact in the way we all dream of.

There’s more than just water and fish out there in the San Francisco Bay, and a new study shows it’s not all pretty. A three-year review of the Bay Area's waterways has found that an estimated 7 trillion tiny pieces of plastic -- from plastic packaging, utensils, tire tread and even synthetic fabrics -- are washed away by rainwater into the Bay each and every year. It's an astronomical number that suggests that if we haven't already reached an ecological tipping point yet, we are on track to get there eventually.  On this edition of KCBS In Depth we speak with some of the researchers behind the study to learn more about what all this plastic could be doing to the Bay's delicate ecosystem, and what could be changed to stem the flow of plastic particles.  Guests: Rebecca Sutton, a senior scientist with the San Francisco Estuary Institute Carolynn Box, who works as the science programs director at 5 Gyres, a nonprofit research group searching for ways to reduce plastic pollution Host: KCBS Radio reporter Keith Menconi 

Ryan and Marie are joined by Heather Itzla founder of Wisdom Supply Co, which sources and sells sustainable office and school supplies. Hear from Heather about the plastic crisis, how to look at supplies differently, and hear her unique story on becoming a B-Corporation. From the show: Wisdom Supply Co., www.wisdomsupplyco.com/ Instagram: @WisdomSupplyCo There is No Away Blog: http://thereisnoaway.net/ B-Corporation: bcorporation.net/ Forest Stewardship Certification: us.fsc.org/en-us 5 Gyres: https://www.5gyres.org/ Plastic Pollution Collation: https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/ Surfrider Foundation: https://www.surfrider.org/volunteer?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9M287MDE5AIVEZ6fCh2gqAd2EAAYASAAEgLeGPD_BwE A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO Wisdom Supply Co. for being honored as a “Best For The World” B-Corporation! Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

In today’s episode, we talk to  Dr Marcus Eriksen. He is an environmental scientist, educator and author committed to building stronger communities through art, science, adventure and activism. He is the co-founder of the 5 Gyres and LEAP LAB. He has also written one of the most comprehensive scientific articles on marine plastic pollution, partly based on his own expeditions.  Where can people find Marcus? Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/5gyres) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/5gyres) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-eriksen-69a2345b/) Website  (https://www.marcuseriksen.com/) 5 Gyres (https://www.5gyres.org/) Key Take Away“Lead by Example”    

As Co-Founder and Global Strategy Director of 5 Gyres, Anne Cummins has made it her mission to help reduce the alarming danger to our ocean life and plastic pollution.  By urging large product producers to reduce or eliminate the amount of microbeads in their products, over 16 billion microbeads have been diverted from oceans and lakes. The work of 5 Gyres has lead to pledges by major personal care companies including Johnson & Johnson, Proctor and Gamble and The Body Shop to voluntarily remove microbeads from their products.  In this episode, Anne shares about the progress and mission of 5 Gyres.  Let's do this.

As Co-Founder and Global Strategy Director of 5 Gyres, Anne Cummins has made it her mission to help reduce the alarming danger to our ocean life and plastic pollution.  By urging large product producers to reduce or eliminate the amount of microbeads in their products, over 16 billion microbeads have been diverted from oceans and lakes. The work of 5 Gyres has lead to pledges by major personal care companies including Johnson & Johnson, Proctor and Gamble and The Body Shop to voluntarily remove microbeads from their products.  In this episode, Anne shares about the progress and mission of 5 Gyres.  Let's do this.

Henry and special guest host and eco warrior Molly Virostek talk with Micro-plastic scientist and mermaid Madeleine Wallace about all things plastic. Hear how you can save the world! Better World IG : @itsbetter.world Madeleine Wallace IG : @madeleinewallace Molly Virostek IG : @mollyviro

Why are plastic pieces so problematic when they end up in our oceans? How can focusing on preventative solutions to tackling plastic and micro-plastic pollution help us to more effectively address this global issue?   Sharing his wisdom here is Dr. Marcus Eriksen, Co-founder and Research Director of 5 Gyres Institute. In this episode, you’ll hear about his research on microplastic pollution leading to the passing of our federal Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015; why he thinks we need to focus more on stopping plastic from entering our waterways in the first place instead of on cleaning up plastics already in our oceans; and more. Let’s dive in.   HIGHLIGHTS [4:21] Marcus discusses his active deployment in the Gulf War and how seeing the ecological impact of war affected him. [5:30] Marcus: "I've got to preserve and conserve the world around me. That's my duty; that's what's worth fighting for." [8:16] How the 5 Gyres Institute fought for (and won) the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015.  [14:07] Marcus speaks on the linear waste system and how that system needs to change into a circular system. [25:45] How the burden of pollution has changed from resting on the consumers' shoulders alone to consumers sharing the load with corporations. [27:19] Kamea: "It's important for us all to also know that we all have to work together. It's consumers; it's businesses; it's governments. We have to all collaborate with each other."   Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com/103, subscribe to our newsletter to win monthly giveaways, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Anna Cummins, co-founder of the 5 Gyres institute, has devoted her life to fight the plastics that are contaminating our waters. Did you know that today there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastics on the surface of the oceans? Water bottles, plastic bags and other waste that end up in the water fragmentize and are subsequently eaten by fish – and then go further up the food value chain. Anna tells about the plastic pollution we see in all our oceans and what can be done about it. Guest on this episode: Anna Cummins, co-founder and Global Strategy Director of 5 Gyres institute.

Marcus Eriksen, Co-founder & Research Director of 5 Gyres Institute (5gyres.org) leads an informative discussion on the ever-growing plastic trash problem that is having a detrimental impact on our seas, sea life, and planetary health. Eriksen's experience in the area of marine research is vast, as he has led multiple expeditions around the globe to specifically research plastic marine pollution. As a pioneer in this field of study, Eriksen's work, and subsequent discovery of plastic microbeads in the Great Lakes was so startlingly significant that it lead to the passage of the Microbead-free Waters Act of 2015. As a noted author on the subject and experienced researcher with a PhD in science education, Eriksen, and his wife Anna Cummins, launched the 5 Gyres Institute after completing an exhaustive 88-day trek from California to Hawaii on a raft built from 15,000 plastic bottles. The institute takes its name from the root word ‘gyre' that is defined as a large-scale system of surface currents in the ocean that are driven by the wind. The research director discusses his expeditions, the voyage with Captain Charles Moore (the oceanographer who discovered the sea trash accumulation zone), and the eureka moment when he realized that there were thousands of sea miles free for study. Eriksen's realization that the Arctic, the Antarctic, the Bay of Bengal, the Mediterranean Sea, and the equatorial waters were barely travelled and wide open for scientific research, spawned an idea. The idea was to embark upon major scientific expeditions to collect data and publish their findings on the sea plastic trash problem. After six years of study, their results were staggering. They concluded that there were an estimated 5.25 trillion bits of plastics floating in the oceans from a quarter of a million tons of trash.  The 5 Gyres co-founder details how cups, plastic bags, polystyrene, bottles and more are degraded into smaller bits by ocean currents, fish nibbling, and the sun's rays, and how these microsized bits are causing real damage to wildlife. Eriksen states that the ideal solution, other than simply not allowing any plastics to make it into the ocean altogether, would be to harness the trash plastics near coastlines, before they get out to sea. Eriksen gives an eye-opening introduction to the strategies needed to tackle this global problem successfully. Ultimately, he states, the real solution is to tighten up community and municipality recycling programs from city centers all the way down to the individual homeowner. Getting a handle on the recycling of plastics at the source, and ending the production of single-use plastics would help to prevent the sea plastic trash problem before it happens. Unfortunately, recycling programs currently aren't meeting the challenge. In regard to sea life health, toxins such as DDT, PCB, flame-retardants, etc. are being ingested. Thus sea life is ingesting chemical toxins from the volume of microplastics that exist within our oceans and the long-term effects to aquatic life, as well as human life, could be deleterious, but more study is needed. Eriksen's team believes that the current implementation of recycling plans and programs only scratches the surface of the greater need. Eriksen affirms that truly successful recycling strategy would suggest that every manufacturer of a plastic or disposable item have an ‘end of use' plan for their items. Ideas might include ‘buy back' plans such that manufacturers take back their product, and provide coupons for their receipt, that would then provide discounts for secondary purchases, and so forth. He'll discuss society's need to adopt stricter recycling strategies that put an end to carry out containers and usher in the concept of a ‘bring your own' carry out container way of life. Additionally, the science educator discusses other concepts that walk us away from our disposable culture habits, such as ‘heirloom culture,' which is the concept of buying things that might be more expensive but are built to last for years, perhaps decades.  To make a dent in the plastic and disposable trash problem, we must consider intelligent packaging, reduction of single-use, ending unnecessary plastic use, and rethink recycling and non-compostable waste strategies, etc.

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How the gyres that circulate our ocean waters also accumulate plastics. Find out what a garbage patch is and isn't, and what we can do about this ocean-sized problem. Episode permanent link and show notes

The Plastic Problem has created 5 gyres of Plastic floating in the ocean. We are currently working on several solutions including one from a 23 year old kid! Written, Edited & Filmed by Krish Mohan

The Plastic Problem has created 5 gyres of Plastic floating in the ocean. We are currently working on several solutions including one from a 23 year old kid! Written, Edited & Filmed by Krish Mohan

Episode 30 - 9/17/17 - Hosts Brian & Britt, with special returning guest host Mike, discuss the problem of plastic pollution. Yes, its really bad. Drinks for the talk are: Rupture by Odell Brewing Co., Tropical Torpedo IPA by Sierra Nevada, Corona Extra, & Maximus by Lagunitas. Check us out!

How do we save our planet? By taking responsibility! In this episode, you’ll hear about the harmful effects of plastic and what each of us can do to help. Our Guest: The nonprofit 5 Gyres Institute has been fighting plastic ocean pollution since 2009. Beginning in 2010, 5 Gyres began a series of scientific firsts by researching plastic in all five subtropical gyres, as well as the Great Lakes and Antarctica. In 2014, the organization convened eight scientists around the world to publish the first global estimate of plastic pollution in our ocean: 5.25 trillion particles weighing in at 270,000 tons of “plastic smog” worldwide. 5 Gyres’ paper on plastic microbead pollution in the Great Lakes inspired a two-year collaborative campaign that culminated in a federal ban on microbeads, which President Obama signed into law in 2015. In 2016, 5 Gyres embarked on its 17th expedition—this time to research microplastics and nanoplastics in the Arctic Circle. More information is at www.5gyres.org. Quick Preview of the Podcast: - How to reduce the impact of plastics. -Why there’s enough plastic to stretch to the moon and back in our oceans. -5 simple plastics to avoid + empowering tips. -The rush you can get by saving the planet. Learn how to save the planet in this episode. FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation

Gros mix musical aujourd'hui pour souligner la sortie officielle de la programmation du festival Suoni per il Popollo 2017. On s'écoute les productions de certaines têtes d'affiches de l'édition en allant dans tout les genres : du free jazz à la techno 80's en passant par le post-métal et l'ambiant. 00:02:15 - Frozen In Time / Roscoe Mitchell / Solo 300:09:02 - Palimpsest / Peter Evans Quartet / Live In Lisbon00:14:23 - Beautiful But Stupid / Peter Brötzmann / Born Broke00:27:45 - Coloured Gold / Naked Wolf / Ahum00:32:09 - Gyres océaniques / Pascal Niggenkemper / Talking Trash00:38:19 - One Eye Blue, One Eye Black (Blue) / Christopher Tignor / Along a Vanishing Pane00:44:53 - Chanter / Sarah Davachi / All My Circles Run00:49:48 - Ashes / Hiro Knoe / Fallen Angels00:53:00 - Undertow / Wolf Eyes / Undertow00:57:37 - No Natural Order / Pharmakon / No Natural Order (Single)01:04:18 - Let Us Rest Our Dead Anon / Big Brave / Feral Verdure01:07:08 - Hunting & Gathering (Cydonia) / Sunn O))) / Monoliths And Dimensions01:16:58 - Slow Agony of a Dying Orgasm / Puce Mary / The Spiral01:23:24 - A False Seeming / Steve Hauschildt / Strands01:26:30 - Toxic Tape (Love Canal) / Evan Caminiti / Toxic City Music01:30:20 - Corrale / Pelada / Corrale (Single)01:36:14 - Piece of Pleasure / Helena Hauff / Discreet Desires01:41:34 - We Have Come to Bless the House / Severed Heads / City Slab Horror01:44:48 - Aus dem Hals der Flasche / Schwefelgelb / Dahinter das Geischt01:50:17 - Blood in the Streets / Orphx / Pitch Black Mirror

Gros mix musical aujourd'hui pour souligner la sortie officielle de la programmation du festival Suoni per il Popollo 2017. On s'écoute les productions de certaines têtes d'affiches de l'édition en allant dans tout les genres : du free jazz à la techno 80's en passant par le post-métal et l'ambiant. 00:02:15 - Frozen In Time / Roscoe Mitchell / Solo 300:09:02 - Palimpsest / Peter Evans Quartet / Live In Lisbon00:14:23 - Beautiful But Stupid / Peter Brötzmann / Born Broke00:27:45 - Coloured Gold / Naked Wolf / Ahum00:32:09 - Gyres océaniques / Pascal Niggenkemper / Talking Trash00:38:19 - One Eye Blue, One Eye Black (Blue) / Christopher Tignor / Along a Vanishing Pane00:44:53 - Chanter / Sarah Davachi / All My Circles Run00:49:48 - Ashes / Hiro Knoe / Fallen Angels00:53:00 - Undertow / Wolf Eyes / Undertow00:57:37 - No Natural Order / Pharmakon / No Natural Order (Single)01:04:18 - Let Us Rest Our Dead Anon / Big Brave / Feral Verdure01:07:08 - Hunting & Gathering (Cydonia) / Sunn O))) / Monoliths And Dimensions01:16:58 - Slow Agony of a Dying Orgasm / Puce Mary / The Spiral01:23:24 - A False Seeming / Steve Hauschildt / Strands01:26:30 - Toxic Tape (Love Canal) / Evan Caminiti / Toxic City Music01:30:20 - Corrale / Pelada / Corrale (Single)01:36:14 - Piece of Pleasure / Helena Hauff / Discreet Desires01:41:34 - We Have Come to Bless the House / Severed Heads / City Slab Horror01:44:48 - Aus dem Hals der Flasche / Schwefelgelb / Dahinter das Geischt01:50:17 - Blood in the Streets / Orphx / Pitch Black Mirror

Plastic pollution in the Ocean is a worldwide epidemic affecting water quality and the health of Ocean species more than we already know. Over 100,000 marine mammals (whales, dolphins), sea turtles, seabirds and fish are killed each year by marine debris including plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is an Ocean issue that is not debated as other issues are (climate change) as it has been documented by many organizations and advocates who travel out to the Ocean Gyres (5 of them) to witness, take photographs and video the evidence of plastic pollution and the ocean; however, plastic pollution is a HUGE issue in the Oceans. Plastics and other marine debris can be found on beaches and coastlines all over the world. They wash up from the ocean after floating around for years and they wash down the watershed from land-based sources eventually landing in the Ocean. In fact, nearly 45% of land-based trash comes from 5 countries in Asia; although, this doesn’t mean that other countries such as the Canada and the US aren’t adding to the plastic pollution problem. If this is such a big problem, then why do more people not know about it? There are many organizations out there such as Plastic Pollution Coalition, 5 Gyres, Environmental Defence Fund, Tangaroa Blue and the Ocean Conservancy that are raising awareness through research and awareness campaigns; however, it still seems that many people do not know of the problem with plastic pollution. A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine here in Burlington, Ontario (Canada) tagged me in a Facebook post with a video about the plastic pollution and debris that travels through the storm sewers and into Lake Ontario. It was one storm sewer, but probably a common occurrence with many other sewer outfalls as well. He asked me who people could call and I mentioned that this wasn’t completely a government clean up problem (in Burlington, we have a sophisticated waste management system: compost, recycling and garbage with deleterious substances being thrown out at specific facilities). It’s not a perfect system, but it’s quite good in comparison to other cities around the world. I told my friend that the problem lies mostly with people and the way that we use and dispose of single use products. Plastic bags, plastic utensils, plastic containers, plastic water bottles are all part of the problem. These items are either dropped on the ground (people) or they are end up in the water from landfills (government). It’s a problem that needs to be discussed within every community in every city. Government campaigns to make more people aware of the items that end up in their lake (or water body) and how they can reduce the use of those items coupled with regularly scheduled beach clean ups will help reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the lake and bring the community closer together. I did an interview with Heidi Taylor of Tangaroa Blue, an organization that not only cleans up beaches, but works with industry to find alternative sustainable solutions to common items found in their beach clean ups along the east coast of Australia. Heidi and her organization recruits a team of citizen scientists to work with her team to clean up and enumerate the items found on a beach and use the database to make informed decisions and change policies. There are some great organizations out there raising awareness, cleaning up beaches and working with government and industry partners to help reduce plastic pollution and other marine debris; however, more awareness is necessary. It’s a good thing the Speak Up For Blue team is all about raising awareness and has a growing podcast out to help spread the world. We found the perfect person to interview to help us in our mission. Ocean Conservancy’s Nick Mallos, Director of their Trash Free Seas Alliance program, sat down with me at the International Marine Conservation Congress to answer a few questions about marine debris and how we can reduce/eliminate it. Take a listen to the podcast and let us know what you think in the show notes. Join the Arbonne Blue Team http://www.speakupforblue.com/teamblue Instagram: @speakupforblue SUFB Podcast: http://www.speakupforblue.com/podcast SUFB Website: http://www.speakupforblue.com 10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean: http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf

How many times have you wished you were more environmentally conscious as a consumer? Brett Edwards aka Mr. Eco can teach you how through rap! While in college Brett started free style rapping for fun, under the rap identity of “Mystery E” and one day while at lunch with his sister and dad they suggested, he should start rapping about the environment. And thus, Mr. Eco was born!   Since that moment Mr. Eco has performed at 270+ elementary/middle school assemblies to 135,000+ children in The United States, St. Lucia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, his YouTube channel has over 730,000+ views, he funded his second album “Renewable Rap” via Kickstarter, and sailed from Bermuda to Iceland with 5 Gyres studying ocean plastic pollution. That’s what I love about Brett, he is a passionate individual with a mission to empower youth to make a change in the world.   Get ready to learn from the following topics and questions: What it means to empower an individual and not necessarily just inspire them Why is it so hard for us to make changes in our lives? What you can do right away to start contributing to the protection of our planet? How to handle the haters or hecklers while performing? Why you should start your business now and not waste any time thinking about it? Current events, such as the recent governmental ban on micro bead in face wash and tooth paste.  How you should approach running a successful Kickstarter campaign? Along with some strategies and tactics to use along the way.   Additionally Brett references a blog post by Tim Ferris on how to hack Kickstarter funding, here is a link: http://fourhourworkweek.com/2012/12/18/hacking-kickstarter-how-to-raise-100000-in-10-days-includes-successful-templates-e-mails-etc/   Here is a link to Mr. Eco’s Kickstarter campaign for his second album: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/74628798/renewable-rap-mr-ecos-worldwide-youth-album.   If you are looking to invite Mr. Eco to perform at your school, please reach out to him at MrEco@MrEco.org he can also be reach on Twitter or Instagram at the handle of @MrEco or better yet, watch his music videos on YouTube.com/MrEcoOffical, oh and his person website is MrEco.org Deuces! 

V tejto časti vám porozprávame o prípade záškrtu v Španielsku a či sa dajú vyčistiť oceány od plastu takmer zadarmo. TémyZdroje Intro Prvý prípad zášrktu v Španielsku vďaka antivaxerom Dajú sa vyčistiť oceány takmer zadarmo? Fakt alebo fikcia Outro The Ocean Cleanup, developing technologies to extract, prevent and intercept plastic pollution How the oceans can clean themselves: Boyan Slat at TEDxDelft THE OCEAN CLEANUP - What We Do The Fallacy of Cleaning the Gyres of Plastic With a Floating "Ocean Cleanup Array" Ocean gyre CLIMATE ADAPTATION The vertical distribution of buoyant plastics at sea: an observational study in the North Atlantic Gyre Spain Has First Case Of Diphtheria In 28 Years Thanks To Anti-Vaxxers

Stiv Wilson was in the middle of the ocean, hundreds of miles from land when he decided to quit his job to devote himself to putting a stop to plastic pollution. In Episode 18 of the Good Stuff, Annie sits down with Stiv Wilson from 5 Gyres and takes a close look at plastic pollution in our oceans, lakes, and rivers. Annie wraps this episode with a call from Story of Stuff staffer Allison Cook -- from the middle of the North Atlantic!  Allison joined Stiv on a research expedition to witness the firsthand impacts of our throw-away culture. Sit back and listen: it's The Good Stuff.

This fundraiser show features a conversation with Beth Terry, author of the blog, MyPlasticFreeLife.com, and the new book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too (the book is available as a thank-you gift for listener supporters in this fund drive). We also talk with Leslie Moyer of 5 Gyres, a group that does research and public education about the global impact of plastic pollution in the world's oceans.    The post Terra Verde – October 5, 2012 appeared first on KPFA.

What's happening in the Gulf of Mexico is quite literally a drop in the ocean compared to the growing plastic pollution further out in the Pacific and now found closer to home in the North Atlantic. Thirteen years after the world woke up to the threat from plastic polluting our seas and CTE's award-winning expose of the potential threat to our food, we reveal how far from winning the war on plastic pollution it's actually getting worse. Along British beaches UFO's - unidentified floating objects are appearing in larger quantities than ever before. The Marine Conservation Society recently reported that the amount of plastic on our beaches has more than doubled in the last 15 years and more and more of it ends up inside or wrapped around our wildlife. Nobody knows what these oddly shaped bits of plastic are or where they have come from but there are increasingly urgent attempts to find out how much of it might be out there and what we can do to stop it. The Pacific Gyre, a vortex of floating plastic already twice the size of France, is well documented but Gyres in the North and South Atlantic, The Indian Ocean and a further Pacific patch whilst long suspected have only just been discovered. Anna Cumming of the 5 Gyres Project discovered the North Atlantic Gyre in February and the Project is about to sail for the Southern Atlantic. High profile campaigners like David de Rothschild, who sailed to the Pacific Gyre on a boat made of plastic bottles called The Plastiki, have told us about the sheer horror and size of the rubbish patch, now Costing the Earth looks at what can be done about it. The Plastiki boat has been made using a revolutionary new plastic which is completely recyclable, a new plant in Ireland plans to turn plastic waste into fuel and there is even a new plastic being made from algae. The University of Sheffield are also researching the use of microbes to break down the plastics already in the sea. Prevention would be the key but with the gyres themselves only the tip of the problem and 70% of the plastic we allow into the sea sinking to the sea-bed a solution to disperse these giant rubbish islands is essential.