Study Finds 73% of U.S. Consumers Have Access to Curbside Recycling Programs July 26, 2016, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), announced the release of results from an industry collaborative study on the national availability of recycling programs. The study, organized and commissioned by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), […]
Read MoreFive Ways Government Drives the Circular Economy: A NYC Case Study Alongside firms, product designers, and manufacturers, government plays an important role in advancing the circular economy. By setting legislative agendas, developing strategic programs and public services, and making smart decisions regarding internal agency operations, government can drive the demand for circular products and influence […]
Read MoreRRS Announces New Principal August 9, 2016, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), announced the Board of Directors has named Michael Timpane a principal of the firm and elected him to the RRS board effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Timpane came to RRS from Waste Management, Inc. in January […]
Read MoreRRS Senior Consultant Elected IRA President September 20, 2016, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), announced senior consultant Kris Kaar’s election to the post of president for the Illinois Recycling Association (IRA). Ms. Kaar joined RRS in 2011 where she works with community focus groups identifying recommendations for curbside […]
Read MoreEvent Food Waste Recovery Jamie Zawila is an RRS consultant and SWANA Ohio Buckeye Chapter board member operating out of the Dayton/Cincinnati Ohio area. Jamie also served as the co-chair of the Recycling Committee for the 2016 SWANA Wastecon conference held in Indianapolis August 22-25. We talked with Jamie about her experience coordinating the recycling […]
Read MoreProject Launch Aimed at Building Local Economies Through Recycling November 18, 2016, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Sustainability and recycling consultancy Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) joins the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center in announcing a new collaborative project aimed at increasing high value material recycling and capturing the related economic benefits in U.S. […]
Read MoreRRS Senior Consultant Elected NRC Chair November 23, 2016, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), announced senior consultant Juri Freeman’s election to chair for the National Recycling Coalition (NRC). Mr. Freeman joined RRS in February 2016 where he has participated in projects developing tools to help municipalities plan for […]
Read MoreRRS Consultant Appointed SWANA Ohio Buckeye Chapter Treasurer December 15, 2016, Ann Arbor, Mich. – Sustainability and recycling consultancy, Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), announced consultant Jamie Zawila’s appointment to treasurer for the Ohio Buckeye chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). Ms. Zawila has been with RRS since 2013 where she works […]
Read MoreStudy Up Kelly Domino, RRS consultant, shared her experience and observations on material diversion at universities and how they can be recycling proving grounds for municipalities in the December 2016 edition of Resource Recycling magazine. Much like municipalities, universities consist of systems and structures, offering eateries, bookstores, workspaces and housing, not to mention new infrastructure being […]
Read More2016 Data Corner Collection 2016 was the second year for RRS and Resource Recycling Inc. to partner on the Data Corner – a monthly visual presentation of industry information designed to spark conversation around sustainability, recycling and composting. Download the full year here: RRS 2016 Data Corner Collection Be sure to look for the Data […]
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