Anne Johnson, Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability, discusses key trends in packaging recycling, including technological advancements, standardized recycling practices, and the rise of extended producer responsibility (EPR). She stresses the importance of industry collaboration to address challenges such as contamination and gaps in infrastructure, while also emphasizing the crucial role of consumer education in improving recycling outcomes.

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP), an association of global automakers and their suppliers, today announced the publication of a new report, “Moving Automotive Supply Chain Plastic Packaging Toward a Sustainable Circular Economy: Full Report and Playbook,” developed in collaboration with Resource Recycling Systems (RRS).

RRS sponsored and attended the Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) Materials and Recycling Management (MRM) training, helping counties transition to sustainable Materials Management Plans. With over 35 years of experience, RRS provides expert guidance in program development, policy, funding, and education for a sustainable Michigan.

The recycling industry is evolving rapidly, with materials recovery facilities (MRFs) facing challenges like stricter regulations, new technologies, and shifting market dynamics. Recycling veteran Michael Timpane shares insights on how MRF operators can adapt to these changes, manage risks, and seize opportunities to ensure long-term stability and growth.

Advancing PET thermoform recycling requires innovative solutions and collaboration, as highlighted in the PET Thermoform Cost and Material Flow Analysis by RRS and FPI. Discover key findings, challenges, and strategies to improve recycling for clamshells, cups, and other PET packaging.

Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is entering an exciting new chapter with a transition to employee ownership, a refreshed brand identity, and a redesigned website. Since its founding in 1986, RRS has been committed to sustainable solutions, and these updates reflect the company's continued evolution as a leader in circular economy and materials management consulting. The changes underscore RRS’s mission to drive measurable impact through innovative, collaborative solutions.

Erin Oulton was selected as one of SWANA’s Young Professionals of the year in 2024 for her contributions to the industry.

Wayne State University has received a $1.19M grant from the Great Lakes Protection Fund to lead the Mobilizing a Great Lakes Microplastic Action Network project. This four-year initiative, led by Dr. Yongli Wager, brings together researchers, community leaders, and partners such as Resource Recycling Systems to address microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Using innovative analytic tools, the project will help communities identify local pollution sources and implement targeted strategies to reduce plastic waste, improving water quality and promoting environmental health across the region.

Help your local officials understand Michigan Material Management Planning efforts and impacts.

Fashion for Good proudly launched the groundbreaking "Sorting for Circularity USA" report that RRS was proud to work on. This report is representative of the collaborative efforts happening within the textile circularity industry and has the power to inform policy and unlock investment.

Is food waste collection right for your community? Learn more from RRS Vice President Nicole Chardoul.

Planning together goes a long way. Learn about MMP collaboration considerations.

Explore how the Diffusion of Innovation Theory supports the strategic scaling of recycling and innovative circular economy solutions, highlighting the role of programs like NextCycle in driving widespread adoption and systemic change.

Learn the three steps to get your MMP launched!

Do you know how your community can waste less and find long-term solutions to prevent organic and recyclable materials from ending up in landfills? That’s where it starts!

There is an urgent need for innovative circular economy solutions to tackle the escalating global textile waste crisis, with programs like NextCycle leading efforts in textile recycling and upcycling across the U.S.

Learn about the growing interest in extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation across various states, emphasizing the importance of strong, inclusive coalitions among stakeholders to successfully pass and implement these policies, ultimately leading to improved recycling outcomes and a move toward a circular economy.

Explore how regional glass recycling networks are overcoming challenges and fostering sustainability in communities across the U.S. in this in-depth analysis.

Discover how a groundbreaking recycling business accelerator is advancing the circular economy by supporting innovative reuse initiatives across the U.S.

Explore innovative end markets for recycled glass beyond traditional container manufacturing, highlighting growing industries like fiberglass, pozzolan, and creative design.