NextCycle Michigan: How the Circular Economy Is Driving Recycling Innovation and Economic Growth in Michigan

The article highlights how Michigan is advancing a circular economy by shifting from a linear “take, make, dispose” model to one focused on reuse, innovation, and long-term resource value. It emphasizes the role of initiatives like NextCycle Michigan, facilitated by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), in supporting projects, strengthening infrastructure, and fostering collaboration across sectors to scale recycling and material recovery solutions. Overall, it frames circularity as a pathway to economic resilience, job creation, and more efficient, sustainable supply chains across the state.

“The goal is to build a future where every material has value and every process strengthens local economies and communities.”