NSAC Supports Bipartisan CIRCLE Act to Advance a National Circular Economy

The National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) proudly submitted comments in support of the Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act of 2025—a bipartisan bill that would create a 30% investment tax credit to modernize recycling and composting infrastructure across the country. 

In our comment letter to Representatives Tom Suozzi and Brian Fitzpatrick, NSAC emphasized that national investment must go beyond managing waste—it must accelerate upstream solutions that reduce waste at the source, design out pollution, and build resilient local economies that work for people and the planet. 

“This bipartisan legislation is exactly what we advocate for: a smart investment in America’s economy and environment. It will improve residential recycling nationwide, providing the feedstock to power U.S. manufacturing with clean, reliable materials, reduce our reliance on imported materials and create good-paying jobs in America. At the same time, improved recycling reduces litter ending up on land and in waterways while reducing demand for new disposal facilities. This is a win for American workers and businesses and keeps America beautiful for all.” — Heidi Sanborn, MPA, Executive Director, National Stewardship Action Council 

NSAC’s recommendations to Congress include: 

• Excluding polluting and unproven technologies from the definition of recycling 

• Prioritizing reduction, reuse, and responsible material design 

• Advancing national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), battery recovery, and deposit refund systems 

• Upholding environmental safeguards and avoiding false solutions that harm communities 

As momentum grows, NSAC continues to lead on policy, infrastructure, and innovation—ensuring that national investments deliver real results for a truly circular economy. 

Read Our Full Comment Letter

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