Laying the Groundwork: The Basics of EPR in the Great Lakes Region
Webinar Topic: The Basics of EPR in the Great Lakes Region Co-Hosted by: Council of the Great Lakes Region and Product Stewardship Institute Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is gaining momentum across North America, and the Great Lakes region is no exception. As policymakers, local governments, and stakeholders prepare to engage in discussions about […]
A Regional Gap Analysis for Water Stewardship and Best Practice in the Great Lakes Region
Watch the recording from the webinar below! CGLR is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new Regional Gap Analysis aimed at Advancing Water Stewardship and Best Practices in the Great Lakes region. The report, carried out as part of the Great Lakes Water Innovation and Stewardship Exchange (WISE), will provide insight on […]
The Role of Nuclear Energy in Achieving a Net Zero Future in the Great Lakes Region
Watch the webinar recording below! The Great Lakes Carbon Collaborative held a webinar on December 12th where we explored the role of nuclear energy in achieving a net zero future. As the world contends with climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear power emerges as a vital solution in […]
A Global Lens to Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing in the Great Lakes Region
Watch the recording below! In July 2024, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) released a global foresight report: Navigating New Horizons that set out to translate future uncertainties into current decisions and assess indications of changes that could result in potential developments on the horizon that could affect […]
How the Private Sector can Support Biodiversity in the Great Lakes Region
Watch the recording from the webinar below! The health of the Great Lakes region’s natural environment is intricately connected to the vitality of the regional economy. All sectors play a role in ensuring healthy habitats to safeguard biodiversity and prevent habitat and species loss. With climate change and human activity threatening our natural world, […]
Breaking Down the Role of Business in Achieving a Sustainable Future in the Great Lakes and Beyond
Watch the recording of the webinar below! A sustainable future for the Great Lakes region, and the world, must include the leadership and involvement of all sectors, including and especially the private sector. While the regulatory frameworks of national and local governments are essential, government alone cannot move us at the pace we need. That’s […]
Advanced Recycling 101 – What is it? And what are the benefits and opportunities?
Watch the recording from the webinar below! Increasing plastics recovery and recycling rates are key to achieving a circular economy in the Great Lakes region, yet the region’s recycling infrastructure is aging, much is outdated and can’t accommodate the quantities or the advancements in plastic materials, and there continues to be a lack of investment. […]
Supply Chain Resilience for Agri-Food in the Great Lakes
Watch the webinar recording below! Nearly everyone has been impacted in some way in recent years by supply chain disruption – from foods we love that are not reliably stocked on grocery store shelves to prices of those items increasing. We don’t have to look far to comprehend the underlying causes behind these disruptions and […]
WEBINAR: Climate Migration – Is the Great Lakes Region a Climate Haven?
Watch the recording from the webinar by clicking below! The climate crisis and environmental pressures are increasing at an alarming pace. It is projected that within the next 50 years, at least 1 billion people globally could be left needing to migrate due to climate change and climate disasters. People will move to where the […]
WEBINAR: The ESG Landscape and Contextualizing it for the Great Lakes Region
Watch the recording from the webinar below! The ESG movement is indicative of a fundamental shift in the global economy. Companies that develop a thoughtful approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance to help manage risks and build resilience have an opportunity for competitive advantage and improved long-term performance, benefiting their business and […]