Category: Circular Economy

Closing the loop for the most valuable materials

Actions, Behavior Changes, and Support Needed

March 26, 2025

Convenience Drives Environmental Action, Study Finds As shown in parts 1 and 2 of this 3-part article series, residents in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York,…

Final Report of the IJC Great Lakes Science Advisory Board Work Group on Microplastics

March 12, 2025

Monitoring, Ecological Risk Assessment, and Management of Microplastics in the  Laurentian Great Lakes Plastics are a diverse and ubiquitous group of materials that have seen a surge in production in…

Knowledge and Understanding of Environmental Issues

February 26, 2025

Study Finds: Great Lakes Residents Show Understanding of Environmental Facts, but Struggle with Making Green Choices Climate change acceptance and efforts to lead an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle has become…

Environmental Attitudes and Regional Concerns

January 29, 2025

“Water Quality, Microplastics Top Environmental Concerns for Great Lakes Residents” The Great Lakes make up 20% of the earth’s fresh surface water and is the source of drinking water for…

Establishing a Regional Waste Management Authority in the Pittsburgh Region: A Vital Step Towards Economic Growth and Sustainability

August 28, 2024

In recent years, the issue of waste management has emerged as a critical challenge for cities across the globe. Pittsburgh, a city renowned for its industrial heritage and vibrant cultural…