The Great Lakes Are Shared: Protecting Our Water in an Era of Trade Uncertainty
Powerful, vast and irreplaceable, the Great Lakes have sustained life since First Nations first made their homes along these shores. Together, they form the largest interconnected freshwater system on Earth, providing drinking water to more than 40 million people and sustaining the communities, industries and economies of eight states and two provinces. They are also […]
Making a Splash Safely: Enjoying the Great Lakes This Summer
Powerful and vast, the Great Lakes have been a lifeforce for generations. These five interconnected freshwater lakes provide drinking water for more than 40 million people across Canada and the United States, while supporting communities, wildlife, and economies throughout the region. Year after year, millions of people create lasting memories along their shores, swimming in […]
Enjoy a Sustainable Summer: Reducing Single-Use Plastics, Creating a Big Impact for the Great Lakes!
Did you know? July is observed by many as Plastic Free July, a time to rethink our reliance on single-use plastics and discover simple, everyday choices that can help reduce plastic waste and protect the places we love, including the Great Lakes. Summer is when many of us spend more time outdoors enjoying sunny days […]
Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup (GLPC) Shares New Data and Insights for Plastic Free July
Groundbreaking initiative provides update on data collection and community impact in the fight to clean up the waterways of the Great Lakes region. TORONTO – July 16, 2024 – An initiative that brings together partners from across North America to take action on the plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes has released its most […]
Meijer Expands Great Lakes Stewardship Commitment with Donation to the Council of the Great Lakes Region Foundation
Donation will help improve water and wildlife quality in river corridors throughout Wisconsin. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Midwest retailer Meijer is continuing its commitment to Great Lakes stewardship with a $250,000 donation to the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) Foundation to launch a set of innovative litter capture and clean-up technologies – the BeBot and […]
Boat Shrink Wrap Recovery Pilot Program Launched in Chicago and Lake County Regions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 21ST, 2023 Effort will advance sustainability mindset with shrink wrap recycling and divert this valuable plastic film from landfills Chicago, IL – Today, the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), Charter Next Generation (CNG), Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), Chicago Harbors, […]
Council of the Great Lakes Region Releases Bi-National Circular Great Lakes Strategy and Action Plan for Plastic Packaging Waste and Litter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 28TH, 2022 CHICAGO, IL / June 28, 2022 – Today, the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), as part of its Circular Great Lakes initiative, released an innovative five-year circular economy strategy and action plan for plastics. The organization worked in collaboration with a number of corporate stakeholders in the […]
Circular Great Lakes Launches to Combat Plastic Waste and Pollution
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) today announced the creation of Circular Great Lakes, a regional initiative focused initially on keeping valuable plastic materials out of the waste stream and the environment by forging a future without waste in this vital, binational economic region. “Plastic waste and pollution are serious issues in the […]