microplastics

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Michigan lawmakers introduce bills to tackle microplastics in the Great Lakes

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Wed, 2025-08-20 12:54

Great Lakes Commission

Lawmakers in the Michigan House and Senate introduced several bills last week to crack down on microplastics in the Great Lakes. Specifically, the proposed legislation aims to limit pollution and […]

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EGLE launches virtual summit on microplastics this fall

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Fri, 2025-08-15 11:57

Great Lakes Commission

Microplastics are everywhere, including the Great Lakes. They come in many forms but are typically smaller than 5 millimeters. Scientists are concerned about their impact on human health. The Michigan […]

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Microplastics an emerging concern for Great Lakes water quality

Mon, 2025-03-31 12:04

Great Lakes Commission

There is no escape from microplastics in today’s world, and increasingly there is no escape from reports of the harm they may be causing to our environment and, possibly, to […]

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