New report highlights the plastic pollution problem in the Great Lakes
The Alliance for the Great Lakes released a new report that found a majority of litter collected was partially or fully comprised of plastic.
Beyond plastic
To spare birds, fish and other wildlife from the harm caused by plastic pollution, we’re raising our voices for a world with less single-use plastic products.
Maybe you’ve seen the video of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose, or the headlines about whales washing ashore with stomachs full of plastic. With so much plastic pollution floating in the ocean, it’s too easy for wildlife to mistake it for food — and too often, they pay the price with their lives. The good news is that more people, communities, states and companies are moving away from the single-use plastics we don’t even need. Because after all, nothing we use for a few minutes should pollute our environment and threaten wildlife for hundreds of years.
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Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act reintroduced in Congress
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Did You Know?
Scientists have found plastic fragments in 44% of all seabird species, 43% of all marine mammal species and 100% of sea turtle species.
I am moved to contribute to Environment Illinois because I know that governmental policy is at the root of many of our environmental difficulties. Now that I am a grandparent, the necessity of carving out a more sustainable future becomes ever more urgent.Nick Bridge, Member, Environment Illinois
The necessity of carving out a more sustainable future becomes ever more urgent
I support Environment Illinois because it addresses local and national issues, and it works collaboratively with other organizations. The more voices we have the better. I encourage people who want to help the environment to find an issue they’re passionate about and start there—you can make change.Julie Moller, Member, Environment Illinois
The more voices we have the better
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We can take action to protect Illinois’ environment in 2024
Environment Illinois’ 2024 program priorities highlight ways individuals, municipalities, the state legislature and our federal officials can protect clean water, wildlife and a livable climate.
Five of the biggest wins for wildlife and wild places in 2023
The past year saw significant progress for our environment — and your support helped make it possible.
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Here are 10 examples of how our advocates won positive results for the public and the planet in 2023.
Five things to toast this holiday season
Event highlights environmental impact of fast fashion and emerging solutions
On Thursday, advocates from PIRG and Environment America discussed the growing environmental impact of clothing overproduction and what state lawmakers can do about it.
