Plastic-Free Great Lakes

An Advocacy Toolkit to Make a Difference In Your Community

We all love and depend on clean water. Unfortunately, plastic is polluting our waterways — in the Great Lakes and around the world.

Plastic pollution comes in many shapes and sizes. And it’s everywhere: beaches, rivers, lakes, and even drinking water. In fact, researchers estimate that over 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year.

Communities spend lots of money each year to collect and manage plastic pollution. Across the Great Lakes region, we’ve seen successful advocacy efforts that help communities stop plastic in its tracks. Whether it’s pushing for local or state policies, or innovative programs to prevent or reduce plastic pollution, you can make a difference in your community.

In this toolkit, you’ll find lessons from all levels of government across the Great Lakes region, and sample policies designed to reduce plastic pollution. We also provide you with the tools you need to make an impact.

​Download Plastic-Free Toolkit today!