Congressional Recycling Caucus

Caucus Mission 

• Lift the recycling industry's visibility in Washington, D.C.
• Build a better understanding of the complex nature of the recycling industry, including the multifaceted environmental, international trade, and small business concerns.
• Illustrate that scrap materials are processed into valuable commodities for manufacturing.
• Identify scrap materials as important exports that improve America's balance of trade.
• Recognize that tens of thousands of Americans are employed in the recycling industry.
• Raise awareness that recycling protects the environment by conserving energy and America's natural resources.
• Encourage members of Congress to champion legislation that is beneficial for recycling and the
  recycling industry.