The Recycling Partnership

Is recycling real? Who’s defining “recyclability”? Why are some recyclables so hard to sort? And what impact will tariffs have on recycling end markets? Let’s talk about it. Kicking off April 24, join us on Thursdays 2-3 p.m. ET to discuss the hottest topics in recycling during our five-part webinar series - Recycling in America – What’s Working, What’s Not, and What We Do About It. We’re bringing everyone together – communities, companies, policymakers and more – to cover our biggest challenges and greatest opportunities. Register for the webinar series here: https://hubs.ly/Q03dlqKc0

Get ready for Recycling in Action month! This May, the public can get an exclusive look inside recycling facilities across the country to see how plastic recycling really works. ?? MRFs and Reclaimers - sign up to host a tour: https://lnkd.in/gXmyM_Qi ?? Find a tour location near you: RecyclingInAction.org ?? #RecyclingInAction

Big news!! Our Chief Impact Officer, Kate Davenport, has been honored as a 2025 Waste360 Women Who Inspire award winner! Her leadership in waste and recycling is truly inspiring! Kate has been instrumental in advancing sustainable practices and policies, driving significant change in the industry. Her efforts in public and governmental advocacy have led to effective policy implementation, and she is known for unifying diverse voices to foster impactful change. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s recognize the incredible impact women like Kate have in shaping a more sustainable future. How do you think women are changing the landscape of environmental advocacy? Share your thoughts! https://hubs.ly/Q03bP44p0 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenWhoInspire #Waste360 #InspiringChange

We’re thrilled to share that our own Andrew Linebarger, MPS, Manager of Organizational Metrics, is one of Waste360’s 40 Under 40 Winners this year! The awards program recognizes inspiring and innovative professionals under the age of 40 whose work in the waste, recycling, and organics industry has made a significant contribution to the industry. Andrew has dedicated his career to achieving meaningful advances in the sustainability industry, and since joining The Partnership in 2020 has played a critical role in launching our National Recycling Database and harnessing the power of data to help us build a better recycling system. We’re lucky to have him in our organization - congratulations, Andrew! ???? https://hubs.ly/Q036F_ww0

We applaud the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for releasing its first-ever Recycling Needs Survey and Assessment. We urge Congress to pass a recycling infrastructure investment tax credit to drive economic and environmental progress through recycling and a circular economy. “Our mission is to build a better recycling system, one that delivers the economic and environmental benefits our communities and the hundreds of thousands of people who work throughout the recycling industry deserve. This new data from the EPA makes clear the challenges ahead but also the opportunity for collective action to transform the way we use, reuse, and recycle materials.” - Keefe Harrison, CEO of The Recycling Partnership Read more in today’s statement: https://hubs.ly/Q033lt3t0 #recycling #recyclingpolicy #congress #EPA

Today, The Recycling Partnership’s offices are closed to honor the life of legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service and reflection.

Happy 2025! In case you missed it, we concluded 2024 with our first LinkedIn Live on an important topic, California’s SB 54 Unwrapped: The Pathway to Compliance for Film & Flexible Packaging. This event was packed with actionable insights on how we can tackle the challenges of recycling film and flexible packaging together. Here are some key takeaways: ?? Collaboration between sectors is critical to overcoming infrastructure and supply chain challenges. ?? Innovation and investment are essential to making progress toward SB 54’s ambitious targets. ?? Work is already underway to better support and scale film and flexibles recycling. ?? Watch the recording here: https://hubs.ly/Q032llwK0 Thank you to everyone who joined us! Let’s continue working together to create scalable solutions for a more sustainable future. ?? Stay connected! Complete this form to receive relevant policy updates and join the conversation on solving recycling challenges for film and flexible packaging: https://hubs.ly/Q032l6kJ0

“With a How2Recycle label already inside nearly every home in America, the new label, featuring Recycle Check, delivers real-time information on what is accepted for recycling locally to people across the country. Reducing confusion on what can be recycled is essential to improving the U.S. recycling rate. Real-time, location-specific education is a critical tool for recovering the 76% of what could be recycled but is instead sent to landfills or incinerators.” -- Katherine Huded, Vice President of Recyclability Solutions at The Recycling Partnership

2024 was a year of progress, collaboration, and meaningful change for the recycling industry. With the support of our partners and team, we are advancing toward a future where recycling is both widely available and understood nationwide. Here are a few highlights from this year: ?? Minnesota became the 5th state to pass EPR. ?? Released the U.S. Acceptance Data and integrated label. ?? Held our inaugural Pivot. ?? Participated in INC-4. ?? Delivered the 2 millionth recycling cart. A robust and accessible recycling system is what people, communities, and the entire industry deserve. We are ready for 2025! #TheRecyclingPartnership #Recycle

A grant from The Recycling Partnership's Polypropylene Recycling Coalition increased Scott County Recycling Center's collection in Iowa from 100,000 to over 600,000 pounds. The funding supported new sorting equipment, playing a key role in improving polypropylene collection, along with education to effectively communicate its benefits to communities. Read more here in this KWQC TV-6 News article: https://bit.ly/4flKOqD #TheRecyclingPartnership #Recycle #PolypropyleneRecycling