Protect Our Waters. Protect Our Future.

The Great Lakes — holding over 20% of the world’s fresh surface water — are one of Earth’s most vital natural resources. They provide drinking water for over 40 million people, support thousands of species, and sustain local economies across the region.

But this incredible ecosystem is under threat.

Every year, millions of pounds of plastic waste enter the Great Lakes — polluting shorelines, harming wildlife, and contaminating the water we depend on. Microplastics have been found in drinking water, fish, and even the air around the lakes.

Plastic pollution is not just an environmental issue — it’s a public health crisis.

It’s Time to Act

By signing the Plastic-Free Great Lakes Pledge, you join a growing movement of individuals, organizations, and communities committed to:

• Reducing single-use plastics in everyday life
• Supporting local bans on harmful plastic products
• Promoting sustainable alternatives and zero-waste practices
• Advocating for corporate and government accountability
• Protecting the Great Lakes for future generations

Add Your Voice

This is more than a pledge — it’s a promise to stand up for clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a livable planet. Together, we can pressure decision-makers to act, empower communities to change, and hold polluters accountable.

Your signature matters. Your voice counts.
Sign the pledge. Share the message. Be part of the solution.

Sign the Plastic-Free Great Lakes Pledge Now
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The Green Transformation Organisation (GTO), a non-governmental and nonprofit organisation committed to protecting our environment, promoting social justice, and standing up for communities in the Niger Delta.

Established in 2009 under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of Nigeria, the Green Transformation Organisation (GTO) is a legally recognised, community-endorsed human rights and environmental advocacy NGO.

We are committed to empowering vulnerable populations through advocacy, legal representation and regenerative development initiatives. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every community has the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.

In a region where corporate negligence has caused widespread environmental harm, we stand alongside affected communities—defending their rights, amplifying their voices, and driving real, lasting change.

From holding corporations accountable for pollution, to supporting grassroots movements and promoting green development, GTO works at the intersection of environmental justice and human rights.

We don’t just respond to crises — we help communities build resilience, demand accountability, and lead their own transformation.

Over the years, we’ve helped countless individuals and communities take legal action, secure reparations, and rebuild their environments — not just in the courtroom, but on the ground, where it matters most.

But this mission is not ours alone. We’re inviting you — changemakers, advocates and supporters — to stand with us. Whether you volunteer, donate, partner, or simply help spread our message, your voice can make a difference.

At Green Transformation Organisation, we believe a greener, more eco-friendly future is possible — and together, we can help build “our common future”.