Recycling Benefits

How does your recycling improve Michigan’s Environment and Economy?

Keep scrolling to find out!

More than 700,000 tons of materials were recycled in curbside and drop-off programs in 2023!

That’s about 140 pounds of recycling per Michigander.

With combined efforts, more than $500 million of materials can be kept out of landfills each year!

In Michigan, more than $17 billion in revenue is generated from recycling and reuse industries every year.

That helps supports more than 72,500 jobs in the state!

Creating something from recycled material often takes less energy, water and resources.

Making a can from recycled aluminum takes up to 95% less energy than a brand-new one.

You can cut your personal carbon footprint by 58% just by recycling instead of throwing items away!

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