The Recycling Partnership

⚠️ The U.S. PET system is at a crucial crossroads. Domestic recycled PET capacity is in rapid decline—over 25% is already shut down as imports now supply ~25% of the market, and EPR policy intends to drive even more recycled PET into a system that’s shrinking, not growing. The fastest way to stop the slide: commit to U.S. recycled PET now. Join the conversation—hosted by our CEO, Keefe Harrison—with leaders working at the center of today’s PET recycling challenges, sharing candid insights on demand, investment, and system resilience when it matters most. ➡️ Register for the upcoming webinar, PET Packaging: Solving for an Out-of-Sync System - https://lnkd.in/g54dZsKb #RecyclingInAmerica #PET #PETRecycling #EPR #CircularEconomy #RecyclingInfrastructure

♻️ The U.S. PET System Is at a Crossroads ♻️ The U.S. PET market is tightening fast—shrinking domestic capacity, growing imports, and new EPR laws poised to push even more PET into an already strained system. This moment demands action. Join us for at our next Recycling in America webinar as leaders from across the public and private sectors come together to confront what’s happening now, what’s at stake if current trends continue, and the practical steps needed to stabilize and strengthen the U.S. PET value chain. Hosted by our CEO, Keefe Harrison, this timely conversation will feature voices working at the center of today’s PET recycling challenges—offering candid insights on demand, investment, and system resilience when it matters most. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/givKh8KK 🎤 Meet the Speakers: Kate Eagles, APR Lauren Laibach, NAPCOR Molly Laverty, Primo Brands Christopher Slafter, San Mateo Sustainability #RecyclingInAmerica #PET #PETRecycling #EPR #CircularEconomy #RecyclingInfrastructure

📣 Meaningful progress for polypropylene recycling! Reaching the “Widely Recyclable” threshold for polypropylene cups reflects years of collaboration to align packaging design, recycling infrastructure, end markets, and clear consumer communication. With more than 60% of U.S. households now able to recycle these cups curbside, we’ve cleared an important bar—but access alone isn’t enough. Turning access into real recovery requires continued investment, consistent education, and strong engagement at the community level. Through our Polypropylene Recycling Coalition we’re proud to collaborate with partners like GreenBlue Org and others across the value chain to help strengthen the recycling system and close the gap between access and capture. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gh26kewX #Recycling #Recyclability #Polypropylene #Sustainability

♻️ Recycling in America Webinar: PET ♻️ PET is one of the most valuable and widely used plastics in the recycling system—but in the last six months, the system has shifted from strained to unstable. As investment in recycling accelerates under new EPR laws, collecting more material is only half the equation. Without sufficient processing capacity, even highly recyclable packaging can hit a dead end. With PET supply rising and reclaimers shutting down, the risk of imbalance is growing. Join us for our next Recycling in America webinar as we dig into the hard realities facing PET recycling in the U.S. We’ll break down what’s happening now, why it’s happening fast, and what must be done to stabilize PET recycling before it falls further behind rising supply. Whether you’re a brand, policymaker, recycler, or community partner, this conversation will offer practical insights and real-world context to help strengthen PET recycling nationwide. 👉 Register now to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/g54dZsKb #RecyclingInAmerica #PET #CircularEconomy #RecyclingSystems #SustainableMaterials #EPR

📣 Calling all Washington Recycling Leaders - Join us in Tacoma for our next Recycling in America workshop! On March 4, 2026, The Recycling Partnership—alongside the Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA)—will host 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚: 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 at the University of Puget Sound. The agenda moves from policy to practice, with an overview of Washington’s Recycling Reform Act and new EPR framework, followed by hands-on exploration of proven behavior change strategies and peer insights from Pacific Northwest community leaders. ➡️ Register now to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcCe-rSj 🌟 Scholarships are available to help cover registration, travel, and lodging: https://lnkd.in/g9RsY3Ka

📍 Join us in Tacoma for our next Recycling in America workshop! In collaboration with Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA), we’re bringing our next Recycling in America - Behavior Change Strategies workshop to Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Designed for recycling program managers and local governments across Washington, this in-person workshop will focus on practical, field-tested strategies that drive lasting behavior change. We’ll also explore how Washington’s newly passed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy can be leveraged to strengthen and optimize local recycling programs. You’ll walk away with: ✔️ Real tools you can put to work immediately ✔️ Data-backed insights grounded in foundational research ✔️ Proven strategies to increase participation and reduce contamination 💡 Scholarships are available to help make attending easier. Support may cover registration, hotel, mileage, and flights. Availability is limited, with priority given to Washington-based nonprofit organizations and local or state government agencies. 👉 Register now to save your spot and apply for a scholarship: https://lnkd.in/gcCe-rSj

As we enter a new year, grounded in reflection and clear-eyed realism, one thing is certain: 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞. It takes policy. It takes investment. And it takes solving the system-level challenges holding recycling back. A new Waste360 article brings together environmental policy leaders, including The Recycling Partnership’s Anthony Tusino, to unpack what it will really take to deliver a more effective recycling system. Tusino makes the case: recycling must be invested in alongside reduction and reuse, and driven by strong, stable end markets that keep materials in motion. For The Recycling Partnership, advancing the 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. CIRCLE is a pragmatic step forward. It unlocks capital, strengthens supply chains, and turns policy into action. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 65 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 behind it, momentum is real. And we’re not slowing down. Because national recycling goals aren’t achieved by chance. They’re built with intention and determination, together. 👉 Learn more about CIRCLE Act: https://lnkd.in/g7Yz6KVJ 🔗 Read the Waste360 Article: https://lnkd.in/gQ63S8kn #CIRCLEAct #RecyclingPolicy #RecyclingInfrastructure #RecycledContent #AmericanManufacturing #DomesticSupplyChains

A new year brings new momentum for Recycling in America! ♻️ We closed out 2025 in Oregon with an energizing, in-person workshop, bringing together community leaders, partners, and program managers to share practical strategies for strengthening local recycling systems. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟 2026 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩—𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 4, where ideas will turn into action through hands-on discussion, peer exchange, and place-based problem solving. Save the date and keep an eye out for upcoming workshop registration! Between workshops and webinars, our Recycling in America webpage offers a growing set of tools, insights, and highlights from this work—designed to support communities, spark ideas, and help teams come prepared to go deeper when we gather in person. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbGxcEnH Here’s to a new year of learning, collaboration, and real progress toward a stronger recycling system. 🌟 #RecyclingInAmerica #BehaviorChange #Workshop

April 2026 is California's deadline for demonstrating that film and flexible packaging (FFP) has a plan to reach compliance targets under its new Extended Producer Responsibility law, SB 54. Right now, less than 1% of FFP gets recycled — and without a plan, producers face fines in the millions or outright bans of packaging formats. Through CalFFlex, our Film & Flexibles Recycling Coalition initiative, we’re working across the recycling supply chain to demonstrate a compliance pathway for FFP. Our partners are diving in because they know that investing in solutions now will head off the very real risk of major costs later. The plan is ready. The time is now. Invest in the future of film & flex recycling. https://lnkd.in/gxn7isXH #filmandflexiblepackaging #filmandflex #grocers #grocery #foodpackaging #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #EPR

Just six months after Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the CIRCLE Act in July of this year, momentum continues to build. With Environmental Office Solutions, AMERIPEN, PureCycle Technologies, and Renegade Plastics joining on, support for the act now includes 65 endorsing organizations—and growing. Why it matters: the CIRCLE Act would create a 30% Recycling Infrastructure Investment Tax Credit to accelerate recycling infrastructure, create American jobs, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and build more resilient supply chains. This is bipartisan action with real, on-the-ground impact. 👉Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7Yz6KVJ #CIRCLEAct #RecyclingInfrastructure #AmericanManufacturing #ResilientSupplyChains #TheRecyclingPartnership