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More than 40 million people in the United States and Canada depend on the Great Lakes for drinking water. Treated lake water is laden with microplastics, which are toxic chemicals […]
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The remote-controlled BeBot can sift sand for plastic, glass and other debris hidden beneath the surface.
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There is a saying among the executive this year: “If the weather’s bad, there must be a horticultural society meeting.” Somehow the third Wednesday of the month is an unreliable day to gather. The June 17 meeting was no different, but the evening rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has partnered with the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup and Meijer to help clean up debris and litter in and around the Great Lakes using new technology, […]
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By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira
As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
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Ongoing efforts to clean up pollution around all five Great Lakes have focused on volunteer-led shoreline cleanups and community engagement campaigns aimed at removing litter and raising awareness about plastic […]
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If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too
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Over 22 million pounds of plastic waste enter the Great Lakes annually; however, this pollution remains largely unregulated, and plastics manufacturing is projected to drastically increase. Read the full story […]
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CCYC is being held in Kincardine from July 7 to 9, Grand Bend from July 21 to 23, and Goderich from July 28 to 30.
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By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, cities across North America are preparing for an influx of fans, matches and global attention - including Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. Along with the excitement comes growing concern about the tournament’s environmental impact.
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The Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) embraced St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the March 17 meeting with most participants sporting green clothing and accessories. Passersby could be forgiven for thinking the Ripley-Huron Community Centre had been invaded by leprechauns as about two dozen participants were rather short in stature
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No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.
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