Project Investments
Public and Private investments in recycling initiatives leading the way in building a circular economy.
To reach the State goal of a 45% diversion rate, a 2021 analysis projected a need of more than $1 billion to be invested in recycling and organics.
Real projects help make that happen with NextCycle Michigan building momentum for impact across the State and ensuring valuable projects get the support they need.
223
Complete and Underway Projects
$771M
Total Investment Tracked
77%
Progress toward a $1B
Investment Milestone
This map captures investments made since the founding of the Renew Michigan Fund which has supported the success of many of these projects through the State’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Infrastructure and Market Development Grants.
The pie charts on the right hand side of the map represent the projects that are shown on the map. Additional projects have been completed and are underway in the state, but are not shown for privacy reasons. This map shows how investments line up with disadvantaged communities across the state.
A link to the disadvantaged communities data tool can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/maps-data/miejscreen
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Definitions for Focus areas
Processing & End Markets – projects focused on the separation, reprocessing and reuse of waste organic material and materials collected for recycling.
Recycling/Organics Collection – projects focused on the collection of organic material, or commonly recycled materials such as paper, cardboard, bottles, aluminum, etc. or hard-to-recycle materials. Includes the development of drop off centers.
Support Services – projects focused on the development of communication and education programs, research and development, and program planning which support the development of recycling systems.
Other – projects outside the category definitions listed above.
