Circular Economy

National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution

On November 21, EPA published the "National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution," which focuses on actions to eliminate the release of plastic pollution into the environment.
EPA Celebrates America Recycles Day

On November 15, EPA recognizes the importance and impact of recycling, which has contributed to American prosperity and the protection of our environment.

Read about America Recycles Day.
Final National Strategy

EPA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are pleased to announce the "National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics."
- Read the press release.

A circular economy reduces material use, redesigns materials to be less resource intensive, and recaptures “waste” as a resource to manufacture new materials and products.