Tag: microplastics
Researchers In Japan Find An Alternative To Single Use Plastic
Researchers in Japan have created paper-based alternatives to single use plastic that will break down fully in the ocean.
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Plastic-Free Reuse is No Longer Optional on Campus
By Alison Cove, Founder and CEO, USEFULL Higher education is a proving ground for innovative ideas, from incubating these ideas to advancing them. They are also hubs for sustainability-driven scholarship and innovation. At the same time, college campuses generate millions of single-use plastic containers every year through dining halls, cafes, … [continued]
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Microplastics an emerging concern for Great Lakes water quality
There is no escape from microplastics in today’s world, and increasingly there is no escape from reports of the harm they may be causing to our environment and, possibly, to […]
PFAS bill protecting utilities companies passes in Indiana House and Senate
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.
On March 24, Indiana Senate Bill 426 was signed by House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore.
Microplastics Lurk in Freshwater Environments Across Pennsylvania
By Kiley Bense, Inside Climate News
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PHILADELPHIA—At the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge visitors center, a sculpture of a great blue heron made from recycled plastic bottles greets guests.