Plastic Resin Identification Guide RRS was proud to support the development of the Plastics Resin Identification Guide with the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). Plastic processors and packaging designers will find it useful with resin descriptions, end market data, scrap specs, converting processes, problematic/lookalike packaging, safety tips, and more. Included is a special section […]
Read MoreChapter 2 Now Available The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and RRS developed a report to present key trends shaping the world of waste and recycling that impact retailers today. The report highlights leading practices from around the industry being used to eliminate, reuse, and recover various materials and selected products. Each chapter includes tools […]
Read MoreRRS’ SANDFORD AND SEGUNDO TAKE ON NEW ROLES Thirty-five years ago, Kerry Sandford and Jim Frey founded RRS. Through the years Mr. Sandford has utilized his knowledge and experience of recycling systems including material recovery facility (MRF) design, cost modeling, equipment testing, and innovative technologies integration to advance the recovery of materials. Mr. Sandford is […]
Read MoreConnecticut Recycling Economic Information Study Findings have been released from the RecycleCT report conducted by RRS in 2020, studying the economic impacts of residential recycling in the state of Connecticut. The study identified the number of jobs, labor income, and economic output for the residential recycling sector. The RecycleCT Foundation, Inc. targets and promotes the […]
Read MoreNEW REPORT EXAMINES US UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY AND RECOVERY ACTIVITIES April 12, 2021, Ann Arbor, Mich. – RRS announced the release of the Examination of US University Sustainability and Recovery Activities report, providing an overview of recycling, organics recovery, and sustainability activities on US university and college campuses. RRS conducted the independent study via online […]
Read MoreJohnson Appointed to Virginia Advisory Council Anne Johnson, RRS principal and vice president of global corporate sustainability, has been appointed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to the Plastic Waste Prevention Advisory Council. The council’s purpose is to advise the governor on policy and funding priorities to eliminate plastic waste impacting the Commonwealth and to contribute to […]
Read MoreRRS ANNOUNCES NEW SHAREHOLDERS May 7, 2021, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is pleased to announce the addition of four new shareholders: Anna Lynott, Catherine Goodall, Juri Freeman, and Resa Dimino. As RRS shareholders, these new members will share in the responsibility to ensure the firm operates efficiently and is properly managed, […]
Read MoreRRS Launches Signalfire Group to Provide Policy Development and Implementation Services Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. (RRS), a sustainable material and resource consulting firm, launched Signalfire Group. As a subsidiary of RRS, Signalfire Group will provide research, planning, and implementation support to governments and organizations utilizing policy and regulation as a tool to guide sustainable materials management and circular economy strategies. “RRS has been working with government, businesses, non-profits, NGOs, and universities […]
Read MoreAMERIPEN and RRS Release Report: Best Practices for State Recycling Market Development Centers State governments, businesses, NGOs, and recyclers are driving recycling market activities, expanding the focus on developing domestic circular economies. AMERIPEN and Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) are please to release the Best Practices for State Recycling Market Development Centers report to be used […]
Read MoreAssessing the Costs of Using PCR in the Manufacture of Plastic Packaging & Products Ocean pollution and depletion of natural resources have been tied to plastic use, with many major brands making commitments to utilize more recycled content. One avenue is utilizing post-consumer resin (PCR) in the production of new products. PCR is derived from […]
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