RRS Launches TruCycle℠ Recyclability Assessment Service April 15, 2014, Ann Arbor, Michigan – Sustainability and recycling consulting firm, RRS, launched a new service, TruCycle℠, that allows brands, packaging converters, retailers and others to understand the true recyclability of a specific product package. TruCycle℠ provides a detailed recyclability analysis of packaging by evaluating three key areas: […]

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  The insurance industry faces increasing complex challenges. The nature of risk has changed significantly over the past decade, due to emerging sustainability risks that carry big economic, environmental and societal consequences. Accounting for these risks is critical for enterprise risk managers and insurers to be successful. According to UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director […]

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RRS Discusses Compostable Foodservice Packaging as Option for Positive Impact on Food Waste Recovery April 29, 2014, Ann Arbor, Michigan – Sustainability and recycling consulting firm, RRS, proudly announces Jennifer Lao will present at the Washington State Recycling Association’s 34th Annual Conference and Trade Show in Vancouver, Washington, May 4-7. Food waste is the largest […]

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Culmination of Collaborative Efforts at Walmart Sustainable Products Expo May 2, 2014, Ann Arbor, Michigan – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, RRS, today announced its support of the Recycling Partnership launched by Curbside Value Partnership (CVP) at the Walmart Sustainable Products Expo in Bentonville, AR. The Recycling Partnership is the culmination of work that began in […]

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Industry Initiatives and Collaborative Stewardship RRS Experts Featured at Sustainability Summit May 7, 2014, Ann Arbor, Michigan – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, RRS, proudly announces two of its experts will present at The Conference Board’s 2014 Summit on Sustainability in New York City, New York, May 13-14. Susan Graff, RRS Principal and Vice President, will provide […]

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I write this having just returned from the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) conference, along with 10,000 risk management professionals. As I engaged in conversations, I was struck by the dedication and expertise of this group – and their ability to have the backs of their executive teams as they steer company strategy towards […]

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Business Action + Constructive Policy: Achieving Positive Action on Climate Winter in the U.S. has been breaking all kinds of cold records lately, and talk of climate change has been heating up. Last month a fresh report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) came off the press, and the message is clear that […]

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RRS Launches Sustainability Scorecard® Version 3 May 14, 2014, Ann Arbor, Michigan – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, RRS, announces the launch of the Sustainability Scorecard® Version 3, a performance assessment tool that identifies key risks that are material to a sustainable business strategy, and provides an action plan to create more value from products and […]

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RRS Supports Clients with Communication Outreach June 6, 2014, Ann Arbor, Michigan – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, RRS, is utilizing in-house experts from its Communications Team to further the messaging of its client, Carton Council. Carton Council is a group of carton manufacturing companies, including Elopak, Evergreen, SIG Combibloc, and Tetra Pak, that produce most […]

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    Food Waste, Management, and Worms Last week’s College and University Recycling Coalition (CURC) Workshop at Michigan State University provided great discussion on organics waste diversion. I must say, there was quite the buzz about vermicomposting – using worms to create a nutrient-rich soil amendment and keeping it on campus to minimize costs and […]

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