Washington Recycling, Reuse, and Source Reduction Target Study and Community Input Process

In 2023, Eunomia was commissioned by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) to perform a study to (1) develop recycling, reuse, and source reduction performance target rates for consumer packaging and paper materials; and (2) conduct a community input process to gather input from Washington residents about their views and opinions on the state’s recycling system. This work was directed by the Washington State Legislature via the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5187, Section 302 (20). The study covered consumer packaging material, and specifically, rigid and flexible plastic, paper, aluminium, steel, and glass.