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Benefits of Recycling

Contact:  Lucy Doroshko (517) 373-1322
Agency: Energy, Labor & Economic Growth


Following is a list of publications and websites containing information about the many environmental and economic benefits of recycling.

Michigan Recycling Coalition, 2001. Recycling in Michigan: An industry that sustains the economy and environment.

National Recycling Coalition, 2000. Defending Recycling

Northeast Recycling Council Environmental Benefits of Recycling Calculator. By inputting information about your location and the amount of material being recycled or reduced there, you can obtain specific amounts of energy reduced, greenhouse gas reductions and more.

Stop Trashing the Climate. This June 2008 report "...provides compelling evidence that preventing waste and expanding reuse, recycling, and composting programs - that is, aiming for zero waste - is one of the fastest, cheapest, and most effective strategies available for combating climate change."

U.S. EPA, 2007. Tools to calculate how recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions

U.S. EPA West Coast Forum on Climate Change, Waste Prevention, Recovery, and Disposal. Three webinars were held during the summer of 2008 to provide information about the benefits of recycling for reducing green house gas emissions and climate change. These presentations were recorded and are available on-line. 101: Introduction to Climate Change and Materials Management; 201: Compost and Landfill Issues; and 301: Accounting Systems, Modeling, and Economic Incentives.

U.S. EPA November 2007 Methodology for Estimating Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Benefits 

U.S. EPA Economic Benefits for Recycling

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