How Does Recycling Your Bottle and Cans Help Preserve Michigan’s Environment

Michigan’s environment is one of its most important natural resources, and when you are looking for a great way to get involved, you can do so by returning your empty drink containers. Introduced in 1978 Michigan’s can and bottle deposit laws have helped to significantly reduce the environmental impact that the manufacturing of beverage containers, and litter have had on Michigan’s ecosystems. If you are wondering just how much recycling your empty bottles and cans can help you lessen your environmental impact, here’s what you should know

Every Bottle and Can Recycled Counts

Every empty drink container returned through Michigan’s bottle returns helps contribute to a healthier ecosystem. With every 12 pack of cans returned reducing the amount of CO2 produced by 1.8 pounds, bringing your bottles and cans to your local bottle return is a great way to help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Not only that, but because of the 10-cent deposit placed on every carbonated beverage container, Michigan’s deposit law has helped to reduce litter across the state by 50%. Helping to preserve your state’s ecosystems, by returning your empty bottles and cans, you are contributing to a more sustainable Michigan.

Find More Helpful Resources Online

If you are interested in learning more about Michigan’s deposit system, you can find a number of helpful resources online with the curated selection by Take Em Back. From useful and informative videos about Michigan’s bottle and can returns, and how to used them, to links to informational articles, and even a selection of frequently asked questions about Michigan’s bottle and can returns, you can find a wide range of helpful resources online at Take Em Back’s website. Even providing a number of fun and informative videos through our kids’ corner, Take Em Back has resources that can help people of all ages to get involved through Michigan’s deposit system.

Every bottle and can matters, and when you are looking to help make a positive impact on Michigan’s environment, you can find a great way to get involved by returning your empty bottles and cans. Find more resources online through our website or contact us today to learn more about how returning your bottles and cans can help contribute to a more sustainable Michigan.