Dive Brief:
- A group has formed to increase recycling awareness in public and private sectors in the Southeastern part of the US.
- According to Plastics News, the Recycling Partnership's initial focus is recycling through curbside collections. It is working to increase recycling rates with the help of trade organizations, companies and public establishments.
- One of the group's initial goals is the creation of programs that include what it calls the four key elements of successful recycling: access, public and government support, regional coordination, and outreach and education.
Dive Insight:
As reported by Plastic News, the partnership will start work with up to four communities to gauge viability. The group told Plastics News that it will then expand regionally, with the longterm goal of starting projects across the country.
