We have a landfill crisis in Tennessee.
There’s a solution.
Check out this video showcasing how local businesses can benefit from the Waste to Jobs act.
The Tennessee Waste To Jobs Act is a funding mechanism that will generate millions of dollars toward recycling infrastructure and education—at no cost to the taxpayer. This legislation creates thousands of jobs, helps solve our landfill crisis, reduces reliance on foreign materials, and protects local jobs and industries by establishing markets for the waste we’re currently paying to throw into landfills.
The Tennessee Waste To Jobs Act (TWTJ) uses funding from multinational companies to expand waste services and create jobs for Tennessee residents.
TWTJ (Tennessee Waste To Jobs Act) shifts the cost of recycling from taxpayers and municipalities to the companies producing packaging waste through a system called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
EPR incentivizes producers to:
Reduce their overall packaging volume.
Use recycled materials in their packaging.
Ensure their products are recyclable.
(Note: small producers < $2M are exempt)
Why would big brands WANT to be self- regulatory for package reduction?
Companies must meet global sustainability goals, as they have targets and mandates related to recycling content. However, there is insufficient domestic supply, forcing them to depend on foreign resources. As a result, major brands are reducing their targets. Consequently, their market competitiveness and profitability hinge on establishing a level playing field in the U.S. This is why five states have passed EPR legislation, and the implementation of TWTJ is driven by producers rather than the government, making it tailored for Tennessee.
