microplastics

Michigan steps-up hunt for microplastic pollution in state waters

Mon, 2025-09-15 14:36

The state of Michigan began testing a random assortment of rivers and streams for microplastics this year. Data from the first sampling round is being analyzed and quality-checked, but the […]

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Michigan lawmakers introduce bills to tackle microplastics in the Great Lakes

Wed, 2025-08-20 12:54

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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

Fri, 2025-08-15 11:57

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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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