The first-ever national recycling strategy in the U.S. addressing climate change and other health concerns was finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week.
The 2021 national recycling strategy builds upon the EPA’s 2019 framework for advancing the recycling system, but marks the first time the agency will specifically address how the industry impacts climate, environmental justice and human health from the effects of living near waste facilities.
The new strategy will focus on fixing challenges in the industry to create a stronger, more resilient and cost-effective municipal waste recycling system, the EPA said in a media release.
