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On the Pulse: I’ve Got One Word For You, 2020

by Rob Green December 29, 2020

In any effort to sum up the year that was 2020, one word is unavoidable: poop.

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Wipes flushed in toilets cause big waste spill in Michigan small town

by The Associated Press October 19, 2020

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Slow Legislation: Flushable wipes become an issue in court and in law

by Natasha Blakely July 7, 2020November 9, 2025

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Fighting Fatbergs

by GLN Editor June 26, 2020

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Epidemic of wipes and masks plagues sewers, storm drains

by The Associated Press June 8, 2020November 9, 2025

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Great Lakes Learning: Tips for growing a fatberg at home (safely!)

by Gary Abud Jr. March 30, 2020November 9, 2025

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COVID-19 Caution: Water Resources Commissioner asks people not to flush cleaning products

by Natasha Blakely March 17, 2020

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Don’t Feed the Fatberg: Michigan Science Center launches its new fatberg exhibit

by Natasha Blakely December 6, 2019November 9, 2025

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Fatberg Quiz: Which fatberg are you most like?

by Natasha Blakely October 29, 2019