At this year’s Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) Conference, RRS played a leading role in conversations shaping the future of materials management in Michigan. From Jim Frey’s inspiring keynote on the state’s recycling evolution, to insights on construction debris recovery and the energy of the NextCycle Michigan mini-showcase, RRS helped spotlight the progress, challenges, and innovations driving a more circular Michigan.

The NextCycle Michigan Seed Award Program is now accepting applications for early-stage projects that aim to keep materials out of Michigan’s landfills. With awards of $8,000 to $10,000, this grant opportunity helps businesses, nonprofits, and public-sector partners test new ideas, scale promising solutions, and close gaps in our circular economy.

The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) is helping to close critical gaps in the U.S. glass recycling system by funding on-the-ground projects that make a measurable difference. From collection infrastructure to public education, GRF grants empower communities to improve access to glass recycling, reduce contamination, and boost recovery rates.

RRS welcomes seven new shareholders, expanding employee ownership and strengthening leadership to drive innovation in sustainable materials management.

RRS is heading to the Plastics Recycling Conference 2025! Connect with us on your plastic and textile needs.

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP), an association of global automakers and their suppliers, today announced the publication of a new report, “Moving Automotive Supply Chain Plastic Packaging Toward a Sustainable Circular Economy: Full Report and Playbook,” developed in collaboration with Resource Recycling Systems (RRS).

Advancing PET thermoform recycling requires innovative solutions and collaboration, as highlighted in the PET Thermoform Cost and Material Flow Analysis by RRS and FPI. Discover key findings, challenges, and strategies to improve recycling for clamshells, cups, and other PET packaging.

Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) is entering an exciting new chapter with a transition to employee ownership, a refreshed brand identity, and a redesigned website. Since its founding in 1986, RRS has been committed to sustainable solutions, and these updates reflect the company's continued evolution as a leader in circular economy and materials management consulting. The changes underscore RRS’s mission to drive measurable impact through innovative, collaborative solutions.

Erin Oulton was selected as one of SWANA’s Young Professionals of the year in 2024 for her contributions to the industry.

Fashion for Good proudly launched the groundbreaking "Sorting for Circularity USA" report that RRS was proud to work on. This report is representative of the collaborative efforts happening within the textile circularity industry and has the power to inform policy and unlock investment.

There is an urgent need for innovative circular economy solutions to tackle the escalating global textile waste crisis, with programs like NextCycle leading efforts in textile recycling and upcycling across the U.S.