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Recycled plastics gain new use - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eke99RBsQag Recycling in Michigan is at an all-time high, but Michigan’s business and environmental leaders say the state can’t afford to rest on its laurels. Now more than ever, companies in the Great Lakes State are desperately seeking to include…
Recycling in Michigan is at an all-time high - Recycling in Michigan is at an all-time high, state environmental leaders announced today during ‘Recycling State of the State’ virtual press conference coinciding with Earth Week A waste disposal truck collects recycling from a residential neighborhood. Materials Michiganders recycled last… 
Flint Mayor Neeley, Genesee County state legislators and Flint business leaders celebrate grand opening of new recycled plastics processing facility - Flint-based company will become Michigan’s largest plastic film recycler and is looking to hire Flint workers to fill 25-30 good-paying jobs starting in May 2023 FLINT, Mich. – Officials with the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)… 
Proper recycling practices protect the environment — and recycling workers - Proper recycling practices — as encouraged by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) through its “Know It Before You Throw It” education campaign — are not only good for the environment and economy. They’re also important for the… 
Recycling and Romance Blooms in Metro Detroit - PONTIAC — Since they met for the first time at a church — and as they laughingly admit were instantly “smitten” — you could say the union of Damany Head and Shanell Weatherspoon was a match made in heaven. So… 
Ann Arbor’s new ‘SamurAI sorting robot’ is a plastics recycling game-changer - ANN ARBOR — Michigan is now one of the nation’s three best states for recycling plastics, according to a recent Wise Voter study. And in Ann Arbor, recycling plastics is about to get easier thanks to the pending arrival of a… 
Here’s a ’dirty’ secret about the benefits of composting in Michigan - Emily Piper of Bay City, left, discusses details of Iris Waste Diversion Specialists’ new food scrap collection pilot program for residents in Bay City and Saginaw with Iris CEO Sarah Archer and her husband, Darrell Reed. BAY CITY – Former… 
Pingree Detroit prioritizes people, planet and profits - Company hires veterans to fashion products out of automotive material destined for landfill All Jarret Schlaff really wanted to do was create meaningful employment for Detroit military veterans. He accomplished that with Pingree Detroit, the company he founded in 2015,… 
West Michigan composting king turns ‘worm poop’ into ‘black gold’ - GRAND RAPIDS — Luis Chen is Grand Rapids’ self-proclaimed “worm poop” king, and he couldn’t be more proud of the title. Chen is the owner of Wormies, a composting business that specializes in vermicomposting (composting with worms) and serves more than 300… 
Michiganders’ recycling rate up 35.4% to all-time high as access grows, new EGLE analysis shows - To continue the momentum of the national award-winning “Know It Before You Throw It” campaign, and coinciding with the start of Earth Week (April 18-22), EGLE also announced a record $7 million-plus in infrastructure and NextCycle Michigan grants in the largest-ever… 
Think green during spring cleaning by focusing on recycling and reusing - A recycling truck in a residential neighborhood is shown picking up a blue container containing paper materials. Spring is considered a time of renewal — and Michigan recycling experts say that also goes for much of the unwanted stuff lying… 
EGLE, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and more than 30 partners join with bipartisan lawmakers to announce NextCycle Michigan - Kickoff highlight includes EGLE’s award of record-setting combined total of $4.9 million in Renew Michigan recycling grants to 45 community, business and nonprofit recipients in almost every region of the state https://youtu.be/FLujqHh9xhI LANSING – Leaders of the Michigan Department of Environment,… 
Fix your recycling mistakes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_rOCJptAlg This story was originally published by FOX47 for "Morning Blend." Lori Welch, Sustainability Manager for the City of Lansing, talks about recycling mistakes. 
Common recycling mistakes and ways to help our environment - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for "eightWest." Michigan and states across the country are seeing big increases in curbside recycling since so many us are spending more time at home and working from home to help prevent the spread… 
How EGLE is working to reduce waste in our landfills - This story was originally published by FOX17 for "Morning Mix." The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is dedicated to reducing waste that ends up in landfills. The department recently acquired grant money to renovate and update… 
Find out if you’re recycling the correct way - https://www.youtube.com/embed/FqTC0Wq0LEM This story was originally published by WILX for "Studio 10." If you’re trying to be greener and recycling more in 2021, there’s a possibility that you’re doing it the wrong way. Lori Welch, the Sustainability Manager for the city… 
Energize Your Recycling Know-How - https://www.youtube.com/embed/5UjYZsuZItw This story was originally published by WDIV for "Live in the D." More people are recycling in Michigan and across the country. Curbside pickup is a great convenience, but are you recycling the correct way? “Live in the D” host… 
Recycling industry will be key to building back Michigan economy - Recycling not only is good for the environment, but it also has a wide-ranging economic impact The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the importance of recycling in Michigan and put a greater emphasis on increasing the quality of the state’s recyclable… 
During Michigan’s battle against COVID-19, recycling is more important than ever - With many businesses and offices closed or operating at reduced capacity during the pandemic, manufacturers that use recycled materials to make products such as boxes and toilet paper are relying on residential recyclers to pick up the slack. Rich Elliott… 
What can be recycled? - https://www.youtube.com/embed/AaHV2-gyOWU This story was originally published by FOX47 for "Morning Blend." Kerrin O'Brien, Executive Director of Michigan Recycling Coalition, talks about what PPE can and can't be recycled. 
Keep the focus on recycling and reusing while decluttering - Make recycling and reusing — not throwing away — the focus of spring cleaning this year. This story was originally published on the Detroit Free Press. As spring draws near, it’s time to ensure everything in your home is in the… 
When it comes to recycling plastics, keep it clean – and know the rules - From car parts to trash carts to pop bottles: Recycled plastics have a number of uses. This story was originally published on the Detroit Free Press. Essentially, everything you need to know about recycling a piece of household plastic you learned… 
Michigan aims to double recycling rate by 2025 - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for "eightWest". So many events are now using completely recyclable cups and containers. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is commending Fabri-Kal and their recycling efforts. Fabri-Kal is a leading… 
‘Recycling never goes out of style’: Find new uses for your old clothes - This story was originally published on the Detroit Free Press. Behold those pit-stained T-shirts, socks with holes in the heels and out-of-style paisley-patterned dress shirts taking up space in your closet. If ever there was a scenario where the cliché “one… 
Waste not this holiday season – or at least recycle as much as possible - This story was originally published on the Detroit Free Press. While the holidays are a time to spread joy and happiness among family and friends, they’re also an opportunity to show Mother Nature a little love. Americans create 25% more trash… 
Comprenew prevents electronic items from ending up in landfills - This story was originally published by FOX17 for "Morning Mix". Morning Mix has partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes Energy to talk about recycling. However, this goes way beyond paper and plastics. Comprenew is a non-profit certified… 
Recycling 101 – how to do it correctly - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for "eightWest". GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – This is truly a time of year filled with “stuff”, we give and receive over the holidays. We’re also purging to make space and even trying to… 
Learn the rules for recycling batteries - https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Cp4CZFaoV8 This story was originally published on ClickonDetroit.com/live-in-the-d. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has launched a “Know It Before You Throw It” campaign to help consumers recycle more. One item that people struggle to recycle is batteries. “Live in… 
Paper recycling featuring Paper McKay - This story was originally published by WSYM for "Morning Blend". Jill Greenberg, Spokeswoman, and Paper McKay, Recycling Raccoon, Michigan Dept of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy, talk about their Know It Before You Throw It initiative and how they are… 
Plastic recycling 101 - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for "eightWest". For all the great natural resources we have in Michigan, it might surprise you to know, our state is among one of the lowest recycling states in the nation! Recycling has a… 
Learn how this company uses recycled plastic to make high-quality products - This story was originally published by FOX17 for "Morning Mix". Plastic. It's in cars, refrigerators, furniture, computers and so many other objects we encounter in our everyday lives. Recycling plastic is not only important, it has become a competitive market.… 
Not all paper is recyclable – learn how to recognize the trash - https://www.youtube.com/embed/bENDnOUbTB4 This story was originally published by WDIV Channel 4 for Live in the D. The holidays are approaching us fast! If you plan to wrap gifts or open gifts there will be lots of paper involved. But not all paper… 
Not all paper can be recycled; here’s what goes in the bin - This story was originally published by FOX17 for "Morning Mix". Paper is one of those things everyone knows can be recycled, however what's lesser known is that not all paper belongs in the recycling bin. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great… 
Paper recycling 101 - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for "eightWest". When you think about it, we have a lot of paper surrounding us on a daily basis, the books we read, letters we receive in the mail and at work and school,… 
Cardboard recycling 101 - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for woodtv.com/eightwest. Think about it, these days, we have a lot of things delivered to us through the mail. While it’s convenient, it also uses a lot of cardboard! Cardboard boxes and packaging can… 
Learn the rules of recycling cardboard - https://www.youtube.com/embed/_WbDYDS9buU This story was originally published by WDIV for clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d. After the last piece of pizza has been eaten, and the clothes from your online shopping spree have been hung with care, what do you do with all of those… 
What’s the secret to recycling cardboard? Ask Michigan’s Recycling Raccoons - This story was originally published on the Detroit Free Press website. If you want to improve your recycling habits, it’s best to listen to the experts. That’s why we asked Carlos Cardboard to sit down with us and clarify some of the most… 
Recycling Glass 101 - This story was originally published by WOOD-TV for woodtv.com/eightwest. You may know that recycling has many benefits including energy savings, reduction in water use, decreases in greenhouse gases and conserving resources to name a few. But did you know that just… - Recycling glass? You may be doing it all wrong and here’s why - https://www.youtube.com/embed/zmDSiNS3330 This story was originally published by WDIV for clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d. Live in the D's Kila Peeples ventured to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to learn more about how to recycle glass correctly. The "Know it Before you Throw It" campaign…
West Michigan craft breweries, Raccoon Squad clear on benefits of glass recycling - This story was originally published on MLive Media Group. But for West Michigan craft beer producers Founders Brewing Co. and Bell’s Brewery, it’s an opportunity to help Mother Nature. “We focus on trying to use our resources in a way that… 
The Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling: How to do it properly - Everyone knows recycling materials is good for the planet and reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. It's also good for business as companies that use those recycled materials grow and produce like new products used solely… 
Think you’re recycling the right way? Here’s what you need to know - Everyday you're likely to use some sort of can or metal, whether it's a pop or soup can. What do you do when you are finished with it? Toss it in the trash? You should consider recycling them. 
Recycling metal – what you need to know - In an average day, you will likely come in contact with many different types of metal products – everything from pop cans to canned food containers – but how can we do our part to make sure we’re recycling these… 
Metal recycling in southeast Michigan takes many shapes — including art - For professional artist Chris Nesbitt, conversations about metal can get heavy, sometimes into the hundreds of pounds. 
What happens to plastic after it’s recycled - Did you know that Michigan has the lowest recycling rate in the Great Lakes? There's a new promotion out from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that wants to double the number of people recycling in… 
What happens to plastic bottles when you recycle them? - Every day, you likely use all kinds of plastic - everything from water bottles to containers, and you may be recycling them, but are you doing it right?
