Circular Economy

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.
New Funding Available

On September 16, 2024, EPA announced three funding opportunities for recycling and wasted food prevention. Find out more about these opportunities and how to apply:
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.
Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution

The report focuses on actions to reduce, reuse, collect, and capture plastic waste.

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.