What can be done to address the growing problem of pollution caused by plastic in Great Lakes water? Watch our conversation with Great Lakes policy experts, researchers, and legislators about the latest efforts. Hear about new state legislation to reduce the worst plastics. Learn about new research and innovations, including recommendations for Great Lakes-wide monitoring of plastic pollution. Understand policy efforts to move the issue forward. This webinar was affiliated with Chicago Water Week, presented by Current.
Panelists:
- Illinois State Senator Laura Fine
- Andrea Densham, Senior Policy Advisor, Alliance for the Great Lakes
- Chelsea Rochman, Assistant Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
- Timothy Hoellein, Professor, Department of Biology, Loyola University Chicago
- Tom Fazzini (moderator), Communications Director, Alliance for the Great Lakes
During the webinar, we shared links to several resources including:
- The Alliance’s report on plastic pollution
- The recent IJC report with recommendations on tracking microplastics in the Great Lakes
- Plastic reduction bills under consideration in Illinois
Ready to take action?
- If you live in Illinois, tell your representatives: protect our water by passing plastic reduction bills.
- If you live in other Great Lakes states, your state and local elected officials need to hear from you. Our Plastic Free Great Lakes Toolkit provides you the resources to write op-ed in local news outlets, reach out to your elected officials, and increase support from your neighbors and friends.
- Join a shoreline cleanup with Adopt-a-Beach