Recycling for Business and Communities
The goal of the Jobs Through Recycling
Program (JTR) program is to build an infrastructure to foster recycling/reuse
businesses that increase the use of recyclable, or reusable materials
and contribute to job creation and economic development. The JTR program
brings together the economic development and recycling communities through
grants, networking, and information sharing. JTR builds recycling expertise
within economic development agencies and places business development tools
-- technical assistance, financing, and marketing -- in the hands of recycling
professionals.
U.S. Recycling Economic
Information (REI) Study. - To assess the economic
impact of reuse and recycling on the nation's economy, EPA commissioned
this study which was prepared by the National Recycling Coalition. REI Outreach
by the Mid-America Council of Recycling Officials (MACRO) The 14 MACRO
states are promoting the results from the U.S. Recycling Economic Information
(REI) Study to state government leaders, financial institutions and the
recycling industry. In addition to state-specific outreach
efforts, this project has developed Public Service Announcements, The Iowa Department of Economic Development's Recycle Iowa Office has
finished the Economic
Impacts of Recycling in Iowa
Several states and municipal recycling
programs track recycling rates for municipal solid waste annually. To
track the progress of recycling, EPA supports data collection efforts
to measure the amount of waste diverted from landfills and the amount
of waste recycled, known as a recycling rate (usually shown as a
percent). EPA is also interested in the measurement of the economic
impacts of recycling, specifically, the size of the reuse and recycling
industry.
The
Universal Waste Rule is designed to reduce
the amount of hazardous waste items in the municipal solid waste
stream, encourages recycling and proper disposal of certain common
hazardous wastes, and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses that
generate these wastes. Universal wastes are generated by small and large businesses that are
regulated under RCRA and have been required to handle these materials
as hazardous wastes. The Universal Waste Rule streamlines the requirements
related to notification, labeling, marking, prohibitions, accumulation
time limits, employee training, response to releases, offsite shipments,
tracking, exports, and transportation.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Land Quality and Waste Management Assistance
Division
Jobs Through Recycling
The Universal
Waste Rule
Recycling
Economic Information Study
State
Recycling Resources
Recycling
Measurement
Jobs Through
Recycling
Jobs Through Recycling
Related Topics
Economic Impacts of Recycling
The study indicates that despite the economic slowdown, the financial
and employment benefits of the recycling industry appear to be at an all-time
high. The study participants have developed an outreach toolkit,
to promote the results and increase investment in this sector.
a brochure showing how the Midwest leads the nation in Recycling Economic
Activity, and a portable booth display on the strength of the reuse and
recycling industry in the Midwest.
study. The study objectives included measuring the current economic impacts
of recycling activities (collectors, processors, end-users, and recycling
equipment manufacturers) on Iowa employment, income and tax revenue. The
study also identified specific recyclable material market development
opportunities that maximize beneficial economic impacts upon the state
of Iowa's economy.
Recycling Measurement
The Recycling Measurement
web site, provides information to help state and local government
officials learn more about a voluntary, standard methodology for
measuring recycling rates. Learn how to develop a measurement program
including worksheets, sample survey forms, community examples, and
other useful tools. State Recycling Resources for Business
Recycle Iowa administers the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) program and the Buy Recycled, Iowa! program.
Iowa Materials Testing Service assists Iowa manufacturers in the research and development of products containing recycled content materials through the Materials Testing Service (MTS), a program developed in cooperation with Recycle Iowa and located at the University of Northern Iowa.
The Recycling and Reuse Technology
Transfer Center (RRTTC),
is an interdisciplinary research, education and outreach center at the
University of Northern Iowa. It serves university researchers and students,
Iowa citizens, business, and industry. The RRTTC's goals include the development
of economical approaches to solving intractable solid waste problems and
providing research and technical assistance on public health concerns
as they relate to solid waste concerns.
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Missouri Department
of Natural Resources,
Solid Waste Management Program.
Nebraska Department
of Environmental Quality
Integrated Waste Management Programs and Integrated Waste Planning and
Aid Programs