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on July 25, 2011
Mary Maxwell
backed a project
JUNK on the Playa - Burning Man Art, Music, & Film Project by 5 Gyres Institute
Awareness in Art: Bringing JUNK, a raft made from plastic bottles, to the Playa, and inviting viewers to share their reactions on film.
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100% funded $8,025 pledged
- 61 backers
- Funded Jul 31, 2011
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on June 27, 2011
Mary Maxwell
backed a project
The Fifth Sacred Thing by The Fifth Sacred Thing
The Fifth Sacred Thing is set in 2048, where an ecotopian San Francisco defends itself from invaders using nonviolence and magic.
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127% funded $76,327 pledged
- 1,431 backers
- Funded Aug 21, 2011
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on November 2, 2010
Mary Maxwell
Posted project update #4Ahoy!
Post CommentDear Friends,
After eleven months of eager anticipation, in just a few days I will finally embark on a very exciting expedition with the 5 Gyres Institute. For one full month, I will be part of a thirteen person crew on a 72-foot sail boat, sailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cape Town, South Africa to study plastic pollution that has made its way from land to the middle of the South Atlantic. None of this would be possible if it weren’t for your generosity and support!
Though I will not have internet access while at sea, I am hoping to send updates via satellite phone which will be posted to my blog (http://plasticconfetti.blogspot.com/) by friends and family for all who are interested in following my progress. In addition, you may follow the expedition here:
5 Gyres Blog:
http://www.5gyres.org/whats_happening_now/blogPangaea Exploration Blog:
http://www.panexplore.com/index.php...A live map of our boat's position can be viewed here:
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp...I look forward to sharing this adventure with you and thank you again for your interest and support of these important issues!
Ahoy!
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on September 11, 2010
Mary Maxwell
backed a project
Plastic or Plastic... (A Documentary about Plastic Pollution in our Oceans) by Michael J Lutman
An intimate documentary about one of the very first scientific expeditions measuring how much plastic is truly poisoning the South Atlantic Ocean.
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101% funded $7,640 pledged
- 54 backers
- Funded Oct 12, 2010
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on January 22, 2010
Mary Maxwell
commented on a project updateThank you, Lisa! While traveling in Australia, I was given the nickname "Dolphin Queen"! I missed the film in the theaters, so have been calling my local video rental every week asking for it. They finally had it in today, and I rented it this afternoon! Amazing synchronicity! What’s happening in Taiji breaks my heart. I would love to know what can be done to help .
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on January 21, 2010
Mary Maxwell
Posted project update #3THANK YOU!
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on January 21, 2010Funded!
An Environmental Research Project to Explore Plastic Pollution in the North Atlantic by Mary Maxwell
Help me sail the North Atlantic to provide new insight into the impact of plastic pollution in the world's oceans and teach children of these issues.
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100% funded $5,000 pledged
- 55 backers
- Funded Jan 21, 2010
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on January 20, 2010
Mary Maxwell
Posted project update #211 HOURS TO GO!
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for everything you have done to support my project! In just twelve days, I have successfully raised $3,310 toward the research of plastic pollution in the North Atlantic. As many of you know, I have been hoping to do a trip like this for several years now. Having the support of so many friends, family members, colleagues, as well as complete strangers - is incredibly exciting! I thank each of you for the part you have played in helping me get so close to being a part of this important research. With eleven hours until my deadline, and only another $1,690 needed, I am thrilled to be so close to reaching my goal!
I am keeping my fingers crossed and hope to be in touch with some wonderful news very soon!
Thank you,
Mary
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on January 11, 2010
Mary Maxwell
Posted project update #110% of Goal Reached and 9 Days to Go!
Post CommentDear Friends and Supporters,
I have reached 10% of my fund raising goal and have nine days to go! Thank you so much for all you have done to help me get this far! I really appreciate your efforts to help spread the word by emailing and re-posting. Every little bit helps!
Big Love and Many Thanks!
Mary
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on January 9, 2010
Mary Maxwell launched a project
An Environmental Research Project to Explore Plastic Pollution in the North Atlantic by Mary Maxwell
Help me sail the North Atlantic to provide new insight into the impact of plastic pollution in the world's oceans and teach children of these issues.
- $5,000 funding goal
- 01/21/2010 Funding Ended
Mary Maxwell
San Francisco, CA
Mary Maxwell is a passionate environmentalist, adventure seeker, and writer with a gift for inspiring others to live a sustainable lifestyle. A year spent traveling and scuba-diving in Australia left Mary with a deep love of the ocean and a strong desir... view more
ongrats, Mary! Glad to be a part of your important journey. My husband was part of the filmmaking team that made "The Cove" documentary (he wrote the script)... about the dolphin trade in Japan and high levels of mercury poisoning our oceans. Maybe you've seen the film?
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Lisa Cole
Los Angeles
Thank you, Lisa! While traveling in Australia, I was given the nickname "Dolphin Queen"! I missed the film in the theaters, so have been calling my local video rental every week asking for it. They finally had it in today, and I rented it this afternoon! Amazing synchronicity! What’s happening in Taiji breaks my heart. I would love to know what can be done to help .