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Common Recycling Myths Busted - Plastics

2025-10-09T11:00:00 2025-10-09T12:00:00 Common Recycling Myths Busted - Plastics

Plastic recycling is surrounded by confusion.  From claims that “all plastic can be recycled” to headlines declaring plastic recycling is a scam.  The truth often gets lost in over simplification. The reality is more complex.  In this webinar, attendees will get details on the gap between public perception and industrial realities.  Presenters will help attendees understand:

  • The top myths about plastic recycling and the facts that debunk them.
  • How recycling systems work, including sorting, processing and specific end markets.
  • Which plastics are recyclable today and which ones pose challenges.
  • Practical actions we all can all take to drive meaningful changes in recycling plastics.

This session will help both sustainability professionals and anyone curious about recycling plastics feel informed, empowered, and equipped to cut through the misinformation.

Register now

After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar. 

Accommodations deadline: individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry, RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov by September 25 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
Event Date

Start: October 09, 2025 11:00 AM

End: October 09, 2025 12:00 PM

Plastic recycling is surrounded by confusion.  From claims that “all plastic can be recycled” to headlines declaring plastic recycling is a scam.  The truth often gets lost in over simplification. The reality is more complex.  In this webinar, attendees will get details on the gap between public perception and industrial realities.  Presenters will help attendees understand:

  • The top myths about plastic recycling and the facts that debunk them.
  • How recycling systems work, including sorting, processing and specific end markets.
  • Which plastics are recyclable today and which ones pose challenges.
  • Practical actions we all can all take to drive meaningful changes in recycling plastics.

This session will help both sustainability professionals and anyone curious about recycling plastics feel informed, empowered, and equipped to cut through the misinformation.

Register now

After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar. 

Accommodations deadline: individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry, RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov by September 25 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.