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Michigan's Recycling Rate Surges: 30% Goal by 2029

9/10/2025

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Michigan's recycling rate rose from 14.25% in 2019 to over 25% in 2024, aiming for 30% by 2029.
In the 2024 fiscal year, the state recycled over 723,000 tons of materials, equivalent to 10 Mackinac Bridges.
A new initiative at the Flint Farmers’ Market plans to educate 100,000 children annually about recycling.
Activities include a scavenger hunt and a magnetic sorting game to teach recycling practices.
The initiative, involving EGLE, the Flint Farmers’ Market, and the Flint Children’s Museum, promotes community engagement and sustainability.

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Story summary

Michigan's recycling rate rose from 14.25% in 2019 to over 25% in 2024, aiming for 30% by 2029.
In the 2024 fiscal year, the state recycled over 723,000 tons of materials, equivalent to 10 Mackinac Bridges.
A new initiative at the Flint Farmers’ Market plans to educate 100,000 children annually about recycling.
Activities include a scavenger hunt and a magnetic sorting game to teach recycling practices.
The initiative, involving EGLE, the Flint Farmers’ Market, and the Flint Children’s Museum, promotes community engagement and sustainability.