• Episode 285: Plastics and Our World w/Dr. Lisa Erdle 5 Gyres Institute

  • Jul 6 2022
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Episode 285: Plastics and Our World w/Dr. Lisa Erdle 5 Gyres Institute

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  • 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
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