Multi-Disciplinary Leaders Advance Client Work, Internal Systems and Market Presence  February 13, 2024, ANN ARBOR, Mich. –Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is pleased to announce nine new leaders to its ownership team: Marisa Adler, Erin Grimm, Holly Halliwill, Bryce Hesterman, Keira Higgins, Kate Maguire, Jeff Medlen, Steve Montle, and Elisa Seltzer. RRS sees value in diversifying […]

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Dream, Build, and Launch your Collaborative Compost or Recycling Projects with NextCycle Michigan  Do you know how your community can waste less and find long-term solutions to prevent organic and recyclable materials from ending up in landfills? That’s where it starts! Ideas, passion, and a little coordination can help you apply to EGLE’s free accelerator […]

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Recycling Champion: Michael Timpane Michael Timpane is the Vice President & Principal of RRS and has been with the company since 2015. Below, explore Michael Timpane’s “Papers In Profile” feature that was included in an e-newsletter from Paper Stock Industries, a national chapter of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). Quick Facts Born: I was […]

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Three Steps to Help you Launch Your MMP! Our clients have been feeling overwhelmed by the influx of information regarding the Materials Management Planning process in Michigan. To alleviate this, we’re simplifying the initial step, the Notice of Intent, to facilitate a step-by-step approach. In this blog, we’ll offer essential background information for both you […]

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  Distinguished Alumni: Susan Graff Susan Graff is a Principal and Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability for RRS. Susan Graff was the 2023 Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient! For over 30 years, Susan has been a change-maker and consultant in sustainability and materials management for industry and government. She […]

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Considerations for Collaborative MMP When it comes to working with one county or multiple counties on Materials Management Planning (MMP), weighing the benefits and risks carefully can help lead to successful, mutually beneficial relationships. Collaboration can create great opportunities, benefits, and efficiencies as well as potential challenges. Think About the Planning Process Creating an MMP […]

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Maximize Local Organics Recycling with Food Waste Collection Are you considering food waste collection in your community? With Materials Management Planning underway across Michigan counties, now is the perfect moment for local communities to explore this opportunity. Join RRS Vice President Nicole Chardoul for a half-day training on introducing food waste into compost collection programs […]

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  Unveiling the Sorting for Circularity USA Report Today marks a transformative moment for the US textile industry as Fashion for Good (FFG) proudly launches the groundbreaking “Sorting for Circularity USA” report. Fashion for Good is a global innovation platform advancing textile circularity across the globe and RRS was proud to work with them on […]

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  Get Your Local Officials Onboard In Michigan, communities have a big shift to transition from solid waste management planning to materials management planning (MMP). This changes how communities think about and plan for materials and waste, allowing communities to recover valuable resources and stimulate the economy. MMP brings a lot of change for counties […]

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  Building Capacity in Materials Management: Training and Expert Support If you’ve been following Michigan’s recycling initiatives, you’ve probably heard about the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s (MRC) Materials and Recycling Management (MRM) training. It’s a premier opportunity to immerse yourself in materials management over the course of three action-packed days. From recycling and program development to […]

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