Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. – American Beverage selected Ypsilanti Township to receive investment to transform and expand its recycling program.
A $243,000 investment from the American Beverage Association through The Recycling Partnership will provide free 96-gallon recycling carts to more than 15,000 households, doubling the number of households now with on-street recycling services.
According to the release, the move is expected to bring “over 40 million pounds of new recyclables into the recycling stream over the next decade, including over 1.5 million pounds of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and over 607,000 pounds of aluminum. increase”.
The investment is part of the beverage industry-led “Every Bottle Back” initiative, in partnership with the Michigan Soft Drink Association and Recycling Partnership, to reduce our plastic footprint.
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“American Beverage is pleased to announce its investment in Ypsilanti Township. This news continues the growth of the Every Bottle Back initiative in the wonderful state of Michigan,” said Catherine Rueger, President and President of American Beverage Association. CEO said in a statement. “These recycling infrastructure improvements and community partnerships will continue to improve overall recycling rates in the state, keep more plastic out of the environment, and create a cleaner community for Ypsilanti Township, its residents, and businesses.” is expected to produce
“Michigan’s soft drink producers and distributors are proud to lead the state’s sustainability efforts,” said Derek Valjema, president and CEO of the Michigan Soft Drink Association. said in a statement. “We are working to improve overall recycling rates through comprehensive community-based initiatives.
“As the eighth community Every Bottle Bag With our investment in Michigan, the positive impact of Michigan’s beverage industry will continue to be realized through these valuable partnerships, helping us achieve our ultimate goal of keeping our state beautiful. ”
The Every Bottle Back initiative was launched in 2019 by The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr. Pepper and PepsiCo.
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