Report highlights gaps in American recycling system and suggests methods for addressing them
A report from The Recycling Partnership reveals that only 21% of residential recyclables are being recycled in the U.S. The report, titled “State of Recycling: Present and Future of Residential Recycling in the U.S.,” identifies gaps in the residential recycling systems and suggests that extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies and proactive industry investment can address these gaps. The report compares the current state of residential recycling with five requirements for an efficient system and emphasizes the need for data-driven, local investment solutions to overhaul the U.S. recycling system. The Recycling Partnership estimates that EPR policies would increase recycling rates to more than 60%. Read more about the “State of Recycling: Present and Future of Residential Recycling in the U.S.” report.
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