plastic pollution

Expert discusses Great Lakes pollution, everyday sustainable choices
Twenty two million pounds of plastic pollution end up in the Great Lakes each year. Samira Hanessian with the Illinois Environmental Council joined to discuss how our individual choices can help make a difference.
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Earth Day aims to raise awareness about health risks of plastics
National plastic bag recycling directory site down after investigation
Indiana recycling company's prototype could turn plastics into fuel
Researchers find Great Pacific garbage patch teeming with life
Local company wants restaurants, stadiums to ditch single-use plastic
Indiana recycling plant fire extinguished, health concerns remain
Most common material filling US landfills is food waste: EPA
'Definitely toxic': Indiana recycling plant fire could burn for days
Jason Momoa shaves hair to highlight single-use plastic
Chicago Weather: Effects of climate change on city
Mattel unveils 1st mass-retail toy line to be certified carbon neutral
Shedd Aquarium celebrates 'Plastic Free July'
Trash to treasure, artist creates beautiful sculptures from pollution
NJ shop has everything you need for a zero-waste lifestyle
Partnerships seek solutions to protect majesty of Great Lakes
Great Lakes, Lake Michigan ecosystems endangered by pollution, plastics
'Town Litter Crew' picks up PPE trash in Long Island
Shedd wants residents to fight pollution by reducing plastics
Show More
Show Fewer