Water lovers dedicated to creating a plastic free Lake Erie. Ohio Sea Grant’s Twitter account dedicated to plastic pollution awareness.
Ohio, USA
Joined April 2019
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Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Thanks to funding from @DartContainer to CGLR's Circular Great Lakes initiative, we're offering a grant opportunity to help communities implement stormwater filtration systems to prevent plastic litter from entering the #GreatLakes. #PlasticFreeJuly
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Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
This may be labeled a "compostable" package, but it's not that simple. Our Better Alternatives 3.0 study looked at this (& other materials) to see how they broke down in real-world conditions. 🔍
What do you think happened to this item? Drop your guesses below! 👀
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Sending #lakeerielove on #FF to @SarahinCLE @ChooseCLE @ProfSwathi @_buckeyeblonde @Easydoesitdude @SpiritsTraveler @NHillsNews @TheCLE @simplysallyh @OhioDivWildlife @NOAA @WxJoeA @PlasticFreeLE @ohioseagrant @OHStateParks @OhioMagazine @PUT_IN_BAY @visitputinbay 📸🌈 M. Adams
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Congrats to the 2022 Ohio Marine Debris Art Competition 1st Place Winners from Perkins High School, Angie, Peighton, Ashlyn, and from Briar Middle School, Luke!
Yesterday these winners all enjoyed a visit @stonelab with Stone Lab Education and Outreach Specialist Sue Bixler.
ALT Inside the Aquatic Visitors Center. Three girls and one boy are holding their thumbs up near a table that shows their 1st place art projects.
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Plastic Free July’s 2023 theme is ‘Small steps: big difference’. May 10, 2023 05:00 AM CEST (Paris, Geneva time)
Register to get an early-bird preview of this year’s campaigns: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Only one day left to register for the 42nd Annual Ohio Charter Captains Conference on March 4 at the Cedar Point Conference Center in Huron, OH.
Register today and learn more at ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/ca….
#CharterCaptains #LakeErie #Fishing
ALT Outside looking at a Lake Erie sunset, the lake with island in the background, and fishing rod.
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Join us TOMORROW as we go live on LinkedIn to share the State of the Science. Hear about important research from the past year and explore how science is helping to inform policy -- especially as #PlasticsTreaty negotiations are underway.
Tune in: linkedin.com/video/event/urn…
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Know someone looking for a paid internship in the outdoors next summer? We’re looking for interested applicants who are still in college in an array of fields. The deadline to apply is December 9. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3sBptDA
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
"The apparel industry is churning out new designs so quickly that its inventory can almost be considered single-use plastic."
Watch: The Repair Model That Could Save the Fashion Industry's Environmental Impact youtu.be/RV7dWW_Yu-g via @storyofstuff
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Did you attend yesterday's Freshwater Science webinar with Extension educators Jill Bartolotta and Dr. Scott Hardy?
If you missed it, @Forbes featured the webinar at forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/20….
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Extension educator Jill Bartolotta and @OSUengineering researcher Dr. John Lenhart joined @WCPN to talk about #microplastics and their potential impacts. ideastream.org/programs/soun…
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
I enjoyed it, fun way to learn about conservation work while biking around the island on a beautiful day! – at Sandusky, OH
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Facts. #PlasticBottles = #BigOil. We must shift the system and stop our reliance on fossil fuels and plastics. ✴️ Join our coalition working towards systemic solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. Visit l8r.it/4ywA. #PlasticPollutes
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
"The scientists running the project say they see birds ensnared - or nesting - in everything from rope and fishing line to balloon ribbon and a flip-flop. Nearly a quarter of the photographs show birds nesting or entangled in disposable face masks." bbc.com/news/science-environ…
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Are you passionate about the Great Lakes? Are you looking for a welcoming work environment? We are currently hiring two positions!
1) Sea Lamprey Control Programs Manager: glfc.org/temp/Sea%20Lamprey%…
2) Fishery Research Program Associate: glfc.org/temp/FRP%20Associat…
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Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Download a collection of tip sheets from @LiveSmartOhio that encourages switching single-use plastics to reusable alternatives, in settings ranging from boating to celebrating the holidays. ohioseagrant.osu.edu/product… #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticFreeGreatLakes
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Day 12! Plastic bottles and containers can hide in many corners of the bathroom and in drawers under the sink. 😱 Good news! They are also some of the easiest plastics to reduce. #PlasticFreeJuly
Discover more: bit.ly/3NSlf2B
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Circular economy is how people in the past centuries survived and thrived and had beautiful homes. Did we become too lazy or ignorant?
Plastic Free Lake Erie retweeted
Day 11! Buying locally reduces plastic packaging and transport emissions but also it supports local businesses in your area. #PlasticFreeJuly
