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Expanded cleanup efforts across water, shorelines, and stormwater systems are providing new insights into the sources, movement, and impacts of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region. TORONTO - 26 May, 2026 - The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup (GLPC), a joint initiative of Pollution Probe and the CGLR Foundation, the charitable arm of the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), is releasing new findings from its 2025 season, revealing evolving patterns of plastic pollutio

Two not-for-profit organizations team up to protect the environment. TORONTO – December 2, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Circular Materials is proud to announce a collaborative partnership with Pollution Probe, a leading Canadian environmental organization, in support of the 2026 Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup season. This initiative is part of Circular Materials’ broader commitment to advancing circular economy solutions and cleaner communities in Ontario and across Canada. Pollutio

On September 21, the Pollution Probe team (CEO Chris Hilkene, Director of Policy and Programs Melissa De Young, and Senior Manager of...

TORONTO, Ontario – August 18, 2021 Today, the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup is pleased to announce that Lakehead University has joined the...

Water Canada Magazine speaks to Canada’s water expertise, connects the country’s decision-makers, and promotes better water management...

“Little Bits, Big Problem” PSA encourages Canadians to help stop buildup of plastic in our waterways TORONTO – May 11, 2021 – Aligned...

A new partnership brings plastic capture & cleanup technology to Georgian Bay TORONTO, Ontario – Today, the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup...