About us: A Greener Future is an environmental non-profit dedicated to leading the effort in sustaining a clean and healthy environment. By bringing together a community of volunteers and environmental stewards, we facilitate programs that eliminate waste from the environment. As education is at the centre of what we do, we inspire change through a variety of learning opportunities. Our programs raise awareness about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes Region, and detailed data collection sheds light on the most common items that are found during litter cleanups. Together, our impact is wide-reaching, bringing us one step closer to our goal. In 2021, we made a significant stride towards preserving the health of the Great Lakes by introducing nurdle hunts along their shores. We had found nurdles during our litter cleanups before that, but we hadn’t realized how big this problem was right here in our own backyard. Understanding the urgency of the situation, we took on the responsibility of organizing nurdle hunts in partnership with The Great Global Nurdle Hunt, mobilizing local communities and environmental enthusiasts to participate in these crucial efforts. Through these hunts, not only have thousands of nurdles been collected, preventing them from circulating within the lakes, but awareness has also been raised about the broader issue of plastic pollution. By empowering individuals and fostering a sense of communal responsibility, we are making significant progress toward ensuring a greener and more sustainable future for the Great Lakes and the communities that rely on them.