Who We Are
We create circular economy and sustainable materials management solutions that serve businesses, communities, and our collective future.
Jim Frey and a small group of recycling specialists founded Resource Recycling Systems in 1986.
Our founders were already recycling pioneers, having implemented Michigan's first curbside recycling program. United under the RRS banner, they pushed the boundaries of curbside recycling through progressive solid waste plans, advanced processing systems, and recycling.
As RRS grew, we expanded our focus to include food waste and compostable and recyclable packaging, recognizing the significant impact we could help our clients make.
Leveraging our expertise, we identified impactful opportunities across the supply chain and guided corporations and communities in materials management. Throughout this journey, we've stayed true to our roots, driven by our passion for a sustainable future and delivering exceptional client results.
Our leadership in these emerging fields is rooted in our deep understanding of the entire supply chain, where we continually identify impactful opportunities. Guided by our unwavering commitment to sustainability and our clients, we've built a legacy of driving meaningful change while staying true to our core values.
Our Vision
Climate and economic
prosperity. For all.
Our Approach
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What we do
We provide complete solutions. We reduce waste, optimize recycling processes, and minimize environmental impact at all points in the supply chain, from policy to design and from production to disposal. We identify opportunities and develop pathways that have long-term value and meet sustainability and circularity goals.
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Why we do it
We envision a sustainable future. RRS is leading the way to reduce climate impacts and grow economic prosperity for all. We see possibilities across all industries to regenerate, reuse, and recover materials instead of sending resources to landfills, bringing value to businesses, enhancing the quality of life in our communities, and sustaining our environment.
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How we do it
We leverage collaboration, data, & science. We do this through research, planning, design, modeling, testing, implementing, educating, and communicating. RRSers work collaboratively with our clients and industry partners to develop solutions that benefit the environment, economy, and community. Every business is different, and we customize our work to address each client’s needs.
