The Waste Free World: How the Circular Economy Will Take Less, Make More, & Save the Planet
Ron Gonen’s 2021 book regarding the Circular Economy is based on his extensive work with the Closed Loop Fund.
Bringing the Circular Economy to Life in the Great Lakes
UBQ Technology Converts Plastic & Waste to New Plastic
By Derek Schaefer UBQ Materials Inc. is a certified B Corp headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, committed to the circular economy, with unique manufacturing technology to convert waste into thermoplastic material that can be used for the manufacturing of thousands of products. Made from materials otherwise landfill or incinerator-bound, it is itself recyclable. This is sustainability […]
Circular Great Lakes Launches to Combat Plastic Waste and Pollution
Announcing Circular Great Lakes by CGLR.
For Immediate Release:
Circular Great Lakes Launches to Combat Plastic Waste and Pollution
Press Release March 31, 2021: Circular Great Lakes Launches to Combat Plastic Waste & Pollution
Ecolab’s Smart Water Navigator Values Water in Business
Free Online Tool helps Companies take Action
By Emilio Tenuta Celebrating World Water Day, Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, launched an enhanced version of its Smart Water Navigator. The free online tool helps businesses understand the value of water in their operations and take action to achieve corporate water goals. This enhanced tool […]
Great Lakes CEOs Lead Global Commitment for Responsible Water Use
4 CEOs from Great Lakes Region among the 16 leaders to sign global commitment for water.
Climate Risks and Opportunities Across the Great Lakes: A Path For Green Stormwater Infrastructure
RISC publishes report outlining opportunities for Green Infrastructure across the Great Lakes Region to address climate risk.
Going Big: Dow CEO Calls for Bold Climate Protection
Dow CEO and Chairman Jim Fitterling calls for bold action for climate protection.
CGLR Continues Virtual Dialogues in 2021
“Seek first to understand,” said Stephen Covey, in his groundbreaking work, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, “Then to be understood.” Some thirty years later, it’s still true, and the purpose of establishing a series of dialogues for the Great Lakes Region. Starting in September 2020, the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) undertook […]
Fragile Infrastructure:
When Dams Fail
In May 2020, two dams failed on the Tittabawassee River northwest of Midland, MIchigan, flooding the town.