This week, read about electronic waste recycling, FOIA, and more





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"MI Environment Digest - January 2, 2026"

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Top 10 MI Environment stories in 2025 [ [link removed] ]

"December 30, 2025"

EGLE published 182 MI Environment stories during the course of the year.

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Recycle those old electronics and worn out lights as you wrap up the holidays. It is easier than you think [ [link removed] ]

"December 23, 2025"

Finding the best option for getting rid of outdated electronics is getting easier every year..

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Volunteers at electronic waste collection event in Meridian Township in 2022.

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By the Numbers: Over 17K FOIA requests received in Fiscal Year 2025 [ [link removed] ]

"December 22, 2025"

In Fiscal Year 2025, EGLE received over 17,800 requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

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