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The county plans are meant to take inventory of their waste landscape, set goals and identify potential opportunities for siting new facilities.
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Michigan's recycling rate lags the national average: but the state's environment agency said a new law will put the state on track to double its recycling rate by 2030.
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Isabella County is one of 14 communities and businesses that is receiving technical support and funding opportunities to improve recycling.
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When the Michigan legislature passed a historic overhaul of the state’s waste management law, recycling proponents celebrated. But not everyone was happy with some aspects of the new policy - they say it opens the door to “industrial plastic burning.”
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It’s been nearly a month since Michigan quietly implemented an overhaul of its waste management law. State officials addressed the public last week about what the new law means for the future of recycling in Michigan.
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More than 620 thousand tons passed through Michigan’s recycling centers in fiscal year 2022.
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Drop-off opportunities to recycle electronic waste in rural areas are few and far between. So, e-waste tends to pile up in people’s cupboards and basements. The state is now offering grants to create a network of permanent collection sites for old electronics.
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In the final hours of lame duck, the Michigan legislature passed a historic bill package that updates the state’s waste law to incentivize recycling. The law goes into effect March 29th, but it’s still unclear what its implementation will mean for the state.
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Recently passed legislation would expand recycling opportunities in Michigan. Part of the effort includes promoting grants to fund recycling infrastructure. The state is now making more than $3 million available to support waste reduction projects.
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Michiganders appear to be recycling more than they used to, although the state’s recycling rate still trails the rest of the country.