HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-08-31, Page 7There is a higher density of microplastics in the
Great Lakes than in the oceans. Pictured here are
some of the particles found at eXXpedition 2016 in
Lake Huron.
Great Lakes clean up
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One pervasive type of micro -
plastics are the small beads in
items such as body wash, hand
cleanser and facial scrub. They
might add flair to a hygiene
product, but they are extremely
destructive when they hit
waterways.
Other microplastics may be
larger plastic items that have
broken down over time.
Microplastics act like sponges
for toxins and chemicals. When
fish and other wildlife ingest the
plastics, it bioaccumulates up
the food chain, growing in con-
centration and posing serious
A group of volunteers who helped out with the beach clean-up part of the event.
OLG presents e -waste day funds
to women's shelter
Contributed photo
The cheque presentation from the OLG Clinton Slots and Racetrack to Susan Pye
from Huron Women's Shelter in Goderich.
potential health risks for
humans. Also wildlife that ingest
the plastic could suffer internal
blockage, starvation and death.
Organizing the event was a
huge workload for Pate and
McKinnon, who took on the
project solely as volunteers. For
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 • News Record 7
this reason, they likely won't run
it again next year.
However Pate is planning on
designating the third Saturday of
August as a "Love your Greats"
day. This annual event will be to
encourage care and protection
of the Great Lakes. More
information can be found
at www.loveyourgreats.com.
Pate stressed that our envi-
ronment and specifically our
Great Lakes are not separate
from us; they are an integral part
of our lives, and it's our respon-
sibility to take care of them.
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