Bringing Michigan’s Bottle Deposit System Into the 21st Century

Oct. 30, 2025
Read time: 5-15 mins
Bringing Michigans Bottle Deposit System Into The 21st Century

A new University of Michigan report takes a deep dive into why Michigan’s once-iconic bottle return system is losing steam and what it will take to bring it back. It reveals untapped opportunities to modernize recycling, make returns easier for consumers, and invest unclaimed funds into a stronger, more sustainable system.

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