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SWANA supports recycling and material recovery. Being knowledgeable about your local recycling program rules and committing to Recycle Right at home, at work, and on the go are important steps every person can take to improve local programs this year.Frank Caponi - SWANA International Past President SWANA
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a long-term commitment to helping Americans reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. EPA has tools to help you learn and understand recycling issues, and help you reduce your environmental footprint.
Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is developing three new waste prevention, reuse, and recycling programs:
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program
Battery Collection Best Practices and Voluntary Battery Labeling Guidelines
Federal legislation that would establish a pilot rural recycling program at the US EPA. This program would award grants to improve recycling accessibility in communities in the same geographic area. This legislature was introduced in the Senate March 3, 2022.
On November 16, 2020 at the America Recycles Summit, Administrator Wheeler announced the National Recycling Goal to increase the US recycling rate to 50 percent by 2030.
Learn More About the Goal and Measures
Comment on Recycling Measurement Methodology (closes March 8, 2021)
EPA is developing a series of strategies to build a circular economy for all. The first part of this series is the National Recycling Strategy, which identifies actions to address challenges facing the US municipal solid waste recycling system.
The draft National Recycling Strategy identifies strategic objectives and actions needed to create a stronger, more resilient, and cost-effective US municipal solid waste recycling system.
SWANA comments on National Recycling Strategy
The National Framework for Advancing the US Recycling System is the product of a multi-stakeholder collaborative effort between federal, local, state and tribal governments; the recycling industry; non-profits; manufacturers; and product brands.
America Recycles Day® (ARD) is celebrated nationally each year on November 15 to promote and celebrate recycling in the United States.
Are you a U.S.-based organization interested in working toward a more resilient materials economy?
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed federal efforts to advance the EPA recycling goal of 50 percent by 2030.
This joint advisory provides public and private sector solid waste management professionals with guidance regarding contracting for municipal recyclables.
The good news is that prices and demand for recyclables have rebounded and are at—or close to—record highs in the United States and Canada. To find the context for today’s prices or learn why recycling prices have gone up, download new three-page report, “Recycling Markets Have Strongly Recovered Since National Sword”.
Take advantage of the SWANA Earth Day Media Kit to gain access to a press release template, Earth Day social media graphics, and easy tips to help the planet a better place.
SWANA onDemand training course equips you with tools and information to successfully plan, develop, market, and manage recycling programs.
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