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Recycling Support: Education and Community Programs

This act establishes a grant program to help local communities and organizations better inform residents about recycling. The goal is to increase the amount of recyclable materials collected and reduce contamination in the recycling stream, potentially leading to a cleaner environment and more efficient waste utilization in your area.
Key points
A grant program will be established for recycling education for cities, states, and non-profit organizations.
Grant funds will support information campaigns, bin labeling, and the development of educational materials.
The act promotes separate waste collection and prohibits funding for programs that do not ensure it.
The Environmental Protection Agency will create tools and guidelines to facilitate local recycling programs.
Support for introducing recycling principles into public school curricula.
The federal government will be required to more frequently review and update guidelines for purchasing recycled products.
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Print number: 117_S_923
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2021-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RECYCLE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_923.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A grant program will be established for recycling education for cities, states, and non-profit organizations.
  • Grant funds will support information campaigns, bin labeling, and the development of educational materials.
  • The act promotes separate waste collection and prohibits funding for programs that do not ensure it.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency will create tools and guidelines to facilitate local recycling programs.
  • Support for introducing recycling principles into public school curricula.
  • The federal government will be required to more frequently review and update guidelines for purchasing recycled products.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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