 
Recycling is a major component of pollution prevention, conservation, and waste reduction efforts in Michigan. It is often the first step businesses take toward a more efficient and cleaner operation. Recycling is also a popular, positive way individuals can practice sustainable living and protect their environment.
A few of the many environmental, economic, and social benefits of recycling are:
- Conserving natural resources by consuming fewer raw materials.
- Minimizing the need to harvest and mine virgin materials thus preventing habitat and natural area destruction and disruption.
- Creating more local jobs than managing waste does, resulting in stronger local economies.
- Diverting waste from landfills, extending their useful lives.
- Robust recycling programs improve the quality of life in the community and results in a more desirable place to live.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
 | • Michigan's Solid Waste Policy 2007 | | • Local Contacts (Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste) | • Recycled Materials Market Directory (RMMD) |
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