Plastic pollution is a serious problem for our planet. According to the Rochester Institute of Technology, over 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes annually. We can each make a difference by reducing the single-use plastics in our everyday lives. Some great ways to start include: taking reusable bags to the store, using refillable water bottles, and keeping produce loose at the grocery store. Find more ways to reduce the plastic in your life here.
We can also help keep plastics out of the Great Lakes by participating in beach clean-ups. You can find a beach clean-up to join, organize your own beach clean-up, or adopt a beach here. We can each make a difference in our community!