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?
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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
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