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A collection of our most recent news, research and upcoming events.
Jim Frey Leads Sustainable Materials and Recycling Course
Learn from RRS Co-Founder Jim Frey in NERC's Foundations of Sustainable Materials and Recycling course, covering recycling systems, markets, and best practices.
It's Not All Boring Trash
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.
Resa Dimino to Lead NERC's Sustainable Materials and Recycling Policy Course This Fall
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.
When Policy Is Designed for Implementation
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.
Watch “From Planning to Action” SWIFR Webinar
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.
SWIFR Grants in Action
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
Connecting the Materials Management Community
RRS hosted an evening social at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference, bringing together leaders across recycling and materials management for conversation, collaboration, and connection.