More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution end up in the Great Lakes every year. And plastic never really goes away. It just breaks up into tiny pieces called “microplastics.”
Researchers have found stunningly high amounts of microplastics in all 5 Great Lakes, which provide drinking water for more than 40 million people. They’ve found microplastics in Great Lakes fish, tap water, and even beer.
It’s time to stop plastic pollution at the source! Take the Plastic-Free Great Lakes Pledge, and we'll send you info on how to get started.
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