We're taking action to clean up the waterways of the Great Lakes region!
THE GREAT LAKES PLASTIC CLEANUP
DATA, DATA, DATA
Learn more about the types and amounts of plastic we found across our network of participating sites during Year 2 of the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup.
The Great Lakes Region by Numbers
107 million
people who call the Great Lakes region home and rely on the ecosystem services the lakes provide
10 million
kilograms of plastic litter are estimated to enter the Great Lakes - each year.
3500
species of plants and animals are found in the Great Lakes region - some are found nowhere else.
21%
of the world's surface fresh water supply is contained in the Great Lakes - about 22.7 quadrillion litres
About the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup
A campaign that brings together partners from across Canada to take action on the plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes.
Where We Work
The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup network includes marinas throughout the Great Lakes and surrounding waterways, as well as sites that are part of affiliated initiatives across Canada.
Resources
Explore our collection of educational resources, including information about the capture & cleanup technology we use!
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