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.

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.

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

RRS hosted an evening social at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference, bringing together leaders across recycling and materials management for conversation, collaboration, and connection.

Learn why sector leadership and collaboration are critical to advancing building materials reuse, featuring Jackie Kirouac-Fram’s election to the Build Reuse Board.

CSMM, with support from RRS, released Current Recycling Systems in NYS, a statewide report detailing recycling access, costs, and performance while identifying opportunities to improve equity and strengthen climate outcomes.

RRS announces its next chapter as Resa Dimino and Catherine Goodall are to become co-CEOs in 2026, continuing the company’s legacy of collaboration and innovation. Co-founder and current CEO Jim Frey will step into a strategic advisor role working with clients and business development strategy.

RRS partnered with Public Thread to transform retired conference banners into functional, upcycled swag. This project reflects our commitment to real-world circularity and highlights the power of reuse, local collaboration, and creative material recovery.

Learn packaging EPR compliance with EPR Academy™ — self-paced training, expert instructors, practical tools, and certification.

Two RRS consultants, Isabelle Borkowski and Keira Higgins, have been named to Recycling Today and ReMA’s 2025 30 Under 30 awards, recognizing young leaders shaping the future of recycling and the circular economy.

RRS and Circular Action Alliance have received the Innovator of the Year award for their collaborative work developing Oregon’s statewide recycling system plan under the nation’s first EPR law for packaging. The plan, grounded in data and shaped by input from across Oregon, sets a new standard for implementing extended producer responsibility policies. With a focus on infrastructure mapping, stakeholder engagement, and equity, this award-winning effort offers a blueprint for modern, inclusive recycling systems nationwide.

The NextCycle Michigan Seed Award Program is now accepting applications for early-stage projects that aim to keep materials out of Michigan’s landfills. With awards of $8,000 to $10,000, this grant opportunity helps businesses, nonprofits, and public-sector partners test new ideas, scale promising solutions, and close gaps in our circular economy.

The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) is helping to close critical gaps in the U.S. glass recycling system by funding on-the-ground projects that make a measurable difference. From collection infrastructure to public education, GRF grants empower communities to improve access to glass recycling, reduce contamination, and boost recovery rates.

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

RRS is heading to the Plastics Recycling Conference 2025! Connect with us on your plastic and textile needs.