Plastics webinar series
Our first session explores plastic bags and film on November 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central.
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Lunch & Learn: campus sustainability
On October 1, 2024, the Foundation joined the University of Illinois Chicago and Loyola University Chicago for a webinar on campus recycling and sustainability initiatives.
The session covers the universities' progress, current challenges, and future goals for recycling and waste management.
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