US lawmakers have taken the next step to more sustainability in waste management. Last month the Senate passed two pieces of bipartisan legislation focused on improving the recycling and composting systems.
The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) would strengthen data collection on US recycling systems and explore the potential for a national composting strategy. This legislation would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collect and publish data on recycling and composting rates nationwide to provide an accurate picture of performance both at national and state levels. According to the bill’s sponsors, this information is critical to the improvement of existing recycling and composting programs and the evaluation of future recycling policies.
