People know plastic pollution is a problem. If you mention plastic pollution to someone, almost always they will reply with a sentimental, “Of course, it’s horrible.” But people don’t realize that we can make great progress in the near future.
I am calling on the Illinois Legislature to ban single-use polystyrene foam cups and containers. Every year, 11 million pounds of plastic ends up in Lake Michigan, injuring and killing our fish and birds. I have lived most of my life in Chicago, growing up by the lake. I do not want our lake overrun by pollution to injure wildlife and our ecosystem.
