Is it really worth our time to haul returnables to the store for just 10 cents each? And is it worth it for Michigan's recycling industry to maintain a bottle deposit system when we already have…

Michigan Public’s On Hand podcast episode discussing our bottle return system

    • dance_ninjaOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      It has a great impact on reducing bottle/can pollution. There are opportunities to improve the system, including how we return the bottles and increasing the 50-year-old fee.

      • Nednarb44English
        1·
        2 months ago

        Good points. I figured it has to help with returning cans for sure. Does it mention a comparison between Michigan’s $0.10 deposit compared to others that are lower?

        • dance_ninjaOPEnglish
          1·
          2 months ago

          Maybe just listen to the podcast while doing some chores?

      • cravl@slrpnk.netEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        Makes sense, those would be my two points as well. I would make the rate at least 40¢ and make it possible to return in bulk. The main issue would be dealing with invalid items. (E.g. unreadable labels, not accepted at that location, etc.)