As paper recycling enters its next generation of leadership, RRS associate analyst Marcus Coleman discusses his new role on ReMA's Young Executives Council, his path into the recycling industry, and why building up the next wave of professionals matters right now.

Is your packaging actually sorting correctly at the MRF? RRS uses RFID technology to track tagged packages through real-world sorting systems, giving brands and producers facility-level insights into how their packaging performs.

Today's communities face challenges that extend far beyond waste disposal. From housing and climate goals to infrastructure and economic development, materials management has become a critical tool for building resilience. Explore how forward-thinking communities are moving beyond traditional solid waste planning and using integrated strategies, including construction and demolition material recovery, to create lasting environmental and economic benefits.

What drives someone to tackle some of the recycling industry's toughest challenges? For Senior Consultant Sara Nichols, it's a combination of curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to turning plans into action. Recently recognized as a Waste360 2026 40 Under 40 honoree, Sara shares insights from her career, lessons learned through coalition building, and how experiences both in and outside of work continue to shape her approach to solving complex materials management challenges.

RRS Co-CEO Resa Dimino is teaching NERC's Sustainable Materials and Recycling Policy course this fall, bringing over 30 years of hands-on policy experience to a three-session virtual curriculum covering EPR, deposit return systems, and the evolution of U.S. recycling policy.

Explore how food residue impacts food packaging recycling in this upcoming webinar hosted by RRS and the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI). Industry experts from across the value chain will discuss contamination, recovery systems, processing technologies, and whether evolving infrastructure is changing the narrative around recyclable food packaging.

On June 3, Melissa Radiwon (MRad), Senior Communications Strategist at RRS, will present as part of the SHAPE Engine Seminar Series, exploring the factors behind this intention-behavior gap and what organizations can do to help close it.

Jim Frey is Co-Founder of Resource Recycling Systems and executive chair of its Board of Directors. Over more than three decades in the field, he has helped shape recycling programs, market development strategies, and systems-level thinking for municipalities, producers, and industry organizations across the country, spanning everything from curbside collection program design to commodity market analysis to producer responsibility policy.

From shifting fiber streams to contamination challenges, the recovered paper industry is navigating a period of significant change. RRS consultant Matt Todd discusses his role within the Paper Stock Industries (PSI) chapter of ReMA and how PSI aligns Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operators, brokers, mills, and other stakeholders.

Watch the recording of RRS and Signalfire’s “Beyond Recycling: EPR Meets Reuse” webinar exploring how reuse systems are being integrated into packaging EPR programs in the U.S. and France.

Effective waste and recycling policy is not just about setting goals. It is about designing requirements that communities can actually execute. From food waste diversion to mandatory commercial recycling, see how thoughtful policy design is driving real progress across the Southeast.

Construction and demolition debris is one of the largest portions of the waste stream in growing communities, and much of it is recoverable. Learn how targeted C&D recycling policies are helping communities across the Southeast turn disposal pressure into a diversion opportunity.

Organics represent one of the greatest opportunities for waste diversion, climate impact, and ESG performance. This article explores how communities can evaluate and implement organics programs, from food rescue to composting to anaerobic digestion, with the technical and market expertise needed to make them work.

Solid waste is often overlooked in sustainability planning, despite being a major opportunity for emissions reduction and measurable impact. This article highlights how RRS helps communities integrate solid waste expertise early in planning to develop practical, fundable strategies that improve diversion, align with climate goals, and drive long-term sustainability outcomes.

RRS welcomes ninenew shareholders, expanding employee ownership and strengthening leadership to drive innovation in sustainable materials management.

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging expands across the United States, attention is shifting beyond recycling to explore how reuse systems can be integrated into circular economy strategies. This webinar brings together U.S. and international perspectives to examine reuse in EPR policy, including opportunities, infrastructure needs, and challenges for scaling reusable packaging systems.

Learn how states and communities are moving from planning to implementation using SWIFR funding. Featuring leaders from Alabama, Washington State, and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the session explored real-world approaches to building infrastructure, launching programs, and improving system performance while navigating challenges like capacity limitations and federal requirements. Designed for communities, states, and tribes, the discussion offered practical insights on execution, including working with grant officers, developing QAPPs, and addressing provisions such as Build America, Buy America.

EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants are helping states and communities modernize recycling and materials management systems. Explore how SWIFR-funded projects are advancing circular economy strategies across the U.S., from statewide solid waste plans to recycling system optimization

Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is entering a new chapter of mission-driven leadership with the appointment of Resa Dimino and Catherine Goodall as co-CEOs, bringing decades of combined expertise in recycling policy, EPR compliance, and circular economy strategy. The transition honors the legacy of co-founder Jim Frey while positioning RRS's employee-owned firm for continued growth and impact across the evolving recycling and materials management industry.

The Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), in partnership with Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), released a comprehensive study mapping polystyrene recycling infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada, identifying 126 companies and 169 facilities actively recovering material.