EGLE set to announce record-high recycling rate on Earth Day
Officials said 800,940 tons of material were recycled in fiscal year 2025, and Michigan remains below the national average of 32%.
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Michigan recycling rate hits high. Bottle law critics say it could go higher
Michigan’s recycling rate hits a record 26% but still trails the national rate of 32%. A group seeking to repeal the state’s bottle return law argues investing in universal curbside recycling would be more effective.
EGLE set to announce record-high recycling rate on Earth Day
On this Earth Day, Michigan is marking a milestone, setting a record-high recycling rate for the fifth year in a row.Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is announcing research that shows Michigan has steadily increased its recycling rate.Before 2019, it was 14.25 percent. Then, in fiscal year 2025, Michigan's recycling rate rose to over 25 percent.Eagle said that's enough material to equal the weight of …
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