Request for Proposal
Digital Commercial Resource Library Content Research and Development
The Michigan Recycling Coalition is developing a digitally-accessible resource library tailored to Michigan’s commercial sector. This library will feature general and sector-specific information that commercial entities across the state can utilize when making recycling decisions. It will include resources, tools, and materials designed to get businesses across the state to engage in recycling best practices and take next steps to increase recycling efforts.
The selected contract partner will help create an informative resource package, which will include general and sector-specific recycling insights, relevant resources and tools to help users take actionable steps to increase recycling efforts, and a compelling narrative to engage with commercial stakeholders. The goal of this contract is to provide commercial entities with the guidance and motivation needed to start or expand recycling programs, engage employees, and realize potential environmental and financial benefits. A successful partner will bring expertise in commercial recycling practices and an understanding of Michigan’s business landscape, along with the research and content development capacity needed to build a compelling and comprehensive resource package.
Recycling Education and Outreach Grant
Submission Deadline: 7/11/2025
Deadline to Submit Questions: 6/13/2025
Outreach and Education Toolkit
Education is the cornerstone of meaningful recycling behavior. However, information and educational content in the media and on websites, education materials, and marketing programs vary so greatly across communities that it can further confuse the recycling and composting process for the consumer. Additionally, many communities across the state do not have the budget or the capacity to build an education program that can motivate positive behavior change that allows materials managers to maximize the diversion of materials from Michigan homes for recycling, composting, and reuse. The Michigan Recycling Coalition is now focused on meeting the need for expanded education on recycling and composting programs and participation in Michigan.
The Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) is soliciting proposals from contractors to assist in developing a Recycling and Composting Education Toolkit to meet these needs. This resource will be primarily hosted on the MRC website and will allow communities to tailor educational messaging and information with developed tools and resources that can be deployed based on community size, culture, and level of experience with recycling. The primary goal of this toolkit will be to equip its users with the resources needed to educate residents on how to effectively participate in local recycling and composting programs, with some focus on waste reduction and prevention as well as repair and reuse.
Recycling Education and Outreach Grant
Submission Deadline: 6/02/2025
Deadline to Submit Questions: 5/19/2025