(AGENPARL) – ven 15 novembre 2024 Issued: Nov 15, 2024 (11:00am EST)
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EPA Highlights Progress Achieved to Reduce Waste and Conserve Resources on
America Recycles Day
WASHINGTON – Today, Nov. 15, on America Recycles Day, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency is highlighting progress achieved on actions in its
“National Recycling Strategy” through implementation of the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law. As a key agency in the Biden-Harris administration’s
efforts to build a circular economy, EPA is joining the White House to
recognize America Recycles Day with a Presidential Proclamation. Since 1997,
EPA has celebrated the nation’s progress on recycling, and this year, EPA is
encouraging organizations and individuals to continue expanding the ways they
reduce, reuse and recycle. Together with investments from the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law, EPA’s work has helped to transform recycling and solid
waste management across the country while creating jobs and strengthening the
nation’s economy.
“President Biden’s commitment to upgrading our nation’s recycling
infrastructure has supported local economies, created good-paying American
jobs, and provided stronger public health protections for communities across
our nation,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “As we celebrate
America Recycles Day, let us remember that recycling is a simple and effective
way to make a difference.”
Thanks to the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed three years ago
today, EPA received the largest recycling investment in 30 years to fund the
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) and Recycling Education and
Outreach (REO) grant programs. These recycling grants tackle consumer
confusion and outdated recycling infrastructure, the largest barriers to
proper recycling, and support implementation of EPA’s “National Recycling
Strategy.” The 164 grants EPA has selected so far are also an investment in
overburdened communities where waste management facilities are most
concentrated – 156 of these grants are already awarded – 56 to states and
territories, 24 through REO, 24 to communities, and 52 to Tribes and
Intertribal Consortia. As a result of SWIFR funding, several states are
conducting their first-ever solid waste management plans and waste
characterization studies, and some are creating market development strategies.
One of the most effective ways to protect the environment is to reduce waste.
The United Nations’ International Resource Panel found that natural
resource extraction and processing contribute to over 55% of all global
greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change. EPA’s focus is on
preventing waste through reduction and reuse strategies and supporting a
circular economy, an approach that keeps materials and products in use for as
long as possible.
In June of 2024, EPA released a joint “National Strategy for Reducing Food
Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics” with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration to prevent the loss and waste of
food and increase the recycling of organic materials, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, save households and businesses money, and build cleaner
communities. Additionally, EPA published reports analyzing and quantifying
the impacts of wasted food. 
EPA also recently hosted working sessions to develop best practices and
battery labeling guidelines to increase battery recycling—one of EPA’s
latest efforts to reduce landfill waste and recover valuable materials from
used products. The best practices and guidelines aim to increase the
collection and recycling of used consumer electric and portable batteries,
vehicle batteries, and storage and industrial batteries. 
In September 2024, EPA announced additional SWIFR funding opportunities for
Tribes and intertribal consortia and communities, as well as additional
funding through the REO grant program. EPA anticipates announcing additional
SWIFR funding for states and territories next year. These grants are covered
programs under the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver at least 40% of
the overall benefits of certain federal climate, clean energy, affordable and
sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged
communities.
Next, EPA is planning to publish the final “National Strategy to Prevent
Plastic Pollution,” part three of the series on building a circular economy.
In this latest strategy, EPA will share actions that governments, businesses,
non-profits, and communities can take in the U.S. to eliminate the release of
plastic waste into the environment and reduce the U.S. contribution to plastic
pollution.
EPA offers many free, online resources, including:
Model Recycling Toolkit.
Composting Food Scraps in Your Community: A Social Marketing Toolkit.
Wasted Food Scale: Updated Recommendations.
Standardized Terms for Materials Accepted by Municipal Recycling Programs.
Creating Messages that Drive Behavior Change.
Recycling Infrastructure and Market Opportunities Map.
Visit the EPA recycling webpage to learn more ways to reduce, reuse and
recycle.
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