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Sustainable boating
Shrink-wrap recycling
Instead of tossing your boat shrink-wrap, recycle it into something new, like TREX decking, through the Michigan Recycling Coalition's Recycle Run program. In 2024 alone, 58,000 pounds of film – which equals about 29 tons of plastic – was collected and diverted from Michigan landfills!
Recycle Run bags cost $12, and registration closes June 2.
Learn how to recycle your shrink-wrap »
Fishing line recycling
The DNR is rolling out fishing line recycling tubes this summer and fall (with many in Southern Michigan already in place) at every harbor, boating access site and fishing pier throughout the state's parks and recreation system. These recycling tubes will help protect aquatic wildlife from the dangers of eating or getting tangled in fishing line and other fishing tackle. It also helps protect boat propellers. The collected fishing line is ultimately sent to Berkley Conservation to be recycled at no cost.
Watch "Why You Should Recycle Your Fishing Line" video
Thanks to Michigan Cares for Tourism volunteers who helped build the tubes, and the thousands of campers and boaters who gave an additional $2 when making their camping or boating reservation.
Fiberglass boat recycling
Mention “recycling” and most people think of aluminum cans, newspapers and other everyday items, but a team of industry professionals are working on a solution to the global challenge of fiberglass recycling in Michigan.
Want to help? We need to hear from you – boater and boat holders – on what you feel is the best way to fund this initiative with a quick online survey. It should take less than five minutes.