Residents are finding creative ways to make extra money as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, from returning cans to pet sitting.
- Michigan’s can return rate has dropped to its lowest level since 1990, now at about 70 percent.
- Local residents are using can returns as a way to supplement their income during inflationary times.
- Pet sitting has emerged as another flexible option for earning extra cash without setting fixed rates.
For Elaine Ferris, returning cans and bottles for deposit is a lifelong habit that helps her budget stretch a little further.
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“Generally, because it’s something you don’t always do; they pile up in the corner of the garage or the car,” Ferris said.
Ferris explains that she learned this money-saving habit from her father while growing up…