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Plastic Pollution
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Environmental Attitudes and Regional Concerns

Great Lakes residents express deep concern about environmental threats—from plastics and water pollution to climate change—while weighing those fears against economic pressures. Businesses that highlight real eco-actions tied to watershed protection will resonate most.

Jun 3, 20251 min
Hands holding Eco-Friendly Packaging
behaviorknowledge

Knowledge and Understanding of Environmental Issues

Although nearly 8 in 10 people in the Great Lakes region grasp environmental facts — like plastic’s limited recyclability and methane’s potency — over half still feel unsure about how to put that knowledge into eco-friendly daily choices. The gap is especially wide among younger generations, underlining the urgent need for clearer guidance, better education, and more trustworthy sustainability solutions.

Jun 3, 20251 min
Grocery Shopping
behaviorsupport

Actions, Behavior Changes, and Support Needed

A survey of Great Lakes residents reveals that while environmental concern is high, people adopt eco-friendly behaviors only when they’re convenient—and want support from businesses and institutions to close the gap.

Jun 3, 20251 min
Non-GMO Foods
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Growing Demand for Non-GMO Project Verified Foods

More than half of American grocery shoppers now say they’re “extremely” or “very” concerned about GMO food safety (54%), while 86% consider the environment in their purchase—and over half of those have begun avoiding GMO ingredients. Awareness of the Non-GMO Project Verified label has become especially powerful, influencing most who know it.

May 17, 20251 min
Recycling litering the street
packagingconsumers

Packaging Concerns: The Hidden Impact on Consumer Behavior

Packaging now does more than protect products—it shapes perceptions, drives purchase decisions, and can be the deciding factor for eco-minded consumers. Brands that invest in functional, sustainable, transparent packaging are building trust and standing out in competitive markets.

Mar 2, 20251 min
Illustration of a classroom
educationgenerations

K-12 Education: Should Sustainability Be Part of the Curriculum?

A resounding majority—71%—of survey respondents believe schools should formally teach environmental topics, with nearly half of that group (31%) expressing strong agreement. Meanwhile, only one in ten disagrees—just 3% strongly. These figures show how firmly environmental education has taken hold as a widely supported value.

Jan 28, 20251 min

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