Rethinking Recycling: How Cities Can Adapt to Evolving Markets

In 2018, China implemented the "National Sword" waste policy, banning imports of certain recyclable commodities and setting limits on how much contamination can be present in recyclable materials. This report outlines the impact of National Sword on U.S. cities and provides recommendations to cities that will boost the resilience of their local recycling systems as they adjust to market changes.