Tools & Resources

Publications for people to learn about marine debris and raising awareness about the problem in respective regions

A commissioned survey of lead battery manufacturers and recyclers that finds the industry provided more than $6 billion in labor income and more than $26.3 billion in economic output in 2018

Initiative that promotes a system approach to reducing materials use and the associated environmental impacts over the materials’ entire life cycle.

Search for data on the economic impact of recycling at the State-level and by Congressional, State House and State Senate districts.

Information and criteria for the ISRI Design for Recycling® initiative, which encourages manufacturers to be innovative in the design of products for recyclability and incorporation of recycled content.

Battery Council International compliation of individual state recycling laws for lead batteries that includes, but is not limited to deposits, refunds and refund periods.

The PepsiCo Recycling program provides local communities, schools and organizations with new and innovative recycling programs that raise awareness and help make recycling easier. The program includes the Recycle Rally (a comprehensive set of free tools for K-12 schools), resources for university engagement, and local programs to facilitate recycling in communities across the U.S

EPA’s WasteWise encourages organizations and businesses to achieve sustainability in their practices and reduce select industrial wastes

EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is an online tool used to measure and track energy and water consumption as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.