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GET INVOLVED

Join us in keeping the Great Lakes free from plastic pollution!

Plastic pollution is one of the most complex and devastating environmental issues of our time, negatively affecting wildlife, ecosystems and human health. Your support can profoundly impact our efforts to keep plastic out of our Great Lakes, the largest freshwater system in the world.

Become a Donor

Your donation to the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup will directly contribute to: 

  

  • the prevention and removal of harmful plastic from the environment, including in lakes and along shorelines 

  • the collection of critical data, used to inform and advance policy, research and innovative efforts to end plastic pollution 

  • empowering communities to be a part of the solution through education and engagement 

The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup is a binational initiative of the Council of the Great Lakes Region and Pollution Probe, dedicated to tackling plastic pollution across borders. Donations from Canada and the U.S. are processed through our lead organization for the respective country.

*Please indicate in the comment box provided that your donation is intended for the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup.

Donations in Canada are directed to

Pollution Probe, a registered Canadian charity.  

Donations in the United States are directed to the CGLR Foundation, a registered U.S. charity.

WANT TO JOIN THE CLEANUP EFFORT?

Sign up and join us at a volunteer event near you!

  • Cobourg Seabin Waste Characterization
    Cobourg Seabin Waste Characterization
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT – Aug 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
    Cobourg Marina, 103 3rd St, Cobourg, ON K9A 5W9, Canada
    Jul 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT – Aug 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
    Join us at Cobourg Marina to sort and characterize plastic waste collected from our Seabin!
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  • Barrie Seabin Waste Characterization
    Barrie Seabin Waste Characterization
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT – Aug 20, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
    Barrie, 55 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5, Canada
    Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT – Aug 20, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT
    Join us at City of Barrie Marina to sort and characterize plastic waste collected from our Seabin!
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  • Thornbury Seabin Waste Characterization
    Thornbury Seabin Waste Characterization
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
    Thornbury Harbour, 41 Bruce St N, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada
    Aug 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
    Join us at Thornbury Harbour to sort and characterize plastic waste collected from our Seabin!
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"I’ve always been interested in environmental initiatives and thought that this local event would be a great way to get more involved!"

- Volunteer from Innisfil, Ontario

To find out how you can get involved, don't hesitate to get in touch! Contact us via the form below or send us an email at info@greatlakesplasticcleanup.org 

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Please contact info@greatlakesplasticcleanup.org if you have any further questions.

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