Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters

Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters
Great Lakes Commission
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 […]
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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Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters

Great Lakes initiative diverts 24 million pounds of fish waste from landfills

Great Lakes initiative diverts 24 million pounds of fish waste from landfills
Great Lakes Commission
According to a new report, a regional initiative has diverted 24.3 million pounds of fish byproducts from landfills in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region. The materials are being converted […]
According to a new report, a regional initiative has diverted 24.3 million pounds of fish byproducts from landfills in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region. The materials are being converted […]
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Great Lakes initiative diverts 24 million pounds of fish waste from landfills

Volunteers invited to upcoming shoreline cleanup in Kincardine

Volunteers invited to upcoming shoreline cleanup in Kincardine
Kincardine News
The mission of the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is to protect and promote a healthy coastal ecosystem. Once again, in partnership with Huron Bruce Nature (HBN), Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), the Kincardine Lions, local businesses and with the support of the Municipality of Kincardine, the LHCC is hosting a shoreline cleanup of Station […]
The mission of the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is to protect and promote a healthy coastal ecosystem. Once again, in partnership with Huron Bruce Nature (HBN), Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), the Kincardine Lions, local businesses and with the support of the Municipality of Kincardine, the LHCC is hosting a shoreline cleanup of Station […]
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Volunteers invited to upcoming shoreline cleanup in Kincardine

Beach-cleaning robot to comb Port Burwell shoreline for litter

Beach-cleaning robot to comb Port Burwell shoreline for litter
The London Free Press
The remote-controlled BeBot can sift sand for plastic, glass and other debris hidden beneath the surface.
The remote-controlled BeBot can sift sand for plastic, glass and other debris hidden beneath the surface.
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Beach-cleaning robot to comb Port Burwell shoreline for litter

Study finds one of Michigan’s healthiest forests in Grand Rapids

Study finds one of Michigan’s healthiest forests in Grand Rapids
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Surrounded by busy roads, neighborhoods and businesses, Ken-O-Sha Park doesn’t look like one of Michigan’s most valuable forests. But a new study found the 100-acre park in Grand Rapids is home to one of the state’s highest-quality remaining forests.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Surrounded by busy roads, neighborhoods and businesses, Ken-O-Sha Park doesn’t look like one of Michigan’s most valuable forests. But a new study found the 100-acre park in Grand Rapids is home to one of the state’s highest-quality remaining forests.
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Study finds one of Michigan’s healthiest forests in Grand Rapids

Takeout trash piling up at universities

Takeout trash piling up at universities
Great Lakes Echo
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.
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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Takeout trash piling up at universities

Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  

Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  
Great Lakes Echo
By Lily Cole  Residents of Midland County, Michigan, who were affected by the disastrous Edenville flood are still feeling the effects six years later.
By Lily Cole  Residents of Midland County, Michigan, who were affected by the disastrous Edenville flood are still feeling the effects six years later.
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Six years after the Edenville flood, residents reflect on loss and recovery  

As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds

As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds
Great Lakes Commission
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 […]
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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World Cup 2026 brings sustainability promises and environmental concerns

World Cup 2026 brings sustainability promises and environmental concerns
Great Lakes Echo
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.
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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World Cup 2026 brings sustainability promises and environmental concerns

Consumers plans to inject coal plant waste deep underground

Consumers plans to inject coal plant waste deep underground
Great Lakes Commission
Consumers Energy is seeking approval to drill two deep injection wells at a coal plant next to Lake Michigan in Ottawa County, Michigan, to dispose of coal ash wastewater and […]
Consumers Energy is seeking approval to drill two deep injection wells at a coal plant next to Lake Michigan in Ottawa County, Michigan, to dispose of coal ash wastewater and […]
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Consumers plans to inject coal plant waste deep underground

Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward

Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward
The Lucknow Sentinel
CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
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Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward

Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean

Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean
Great Lakes Echo

No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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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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