Jim Frey co-founded RRS in 1986 and has served as the CEO since its inception. He offers over 35 years of expertise in recycling and waste management program development for public services and private enterprises. Jim began his career growing recycling programs from non-profit start-ups to full-scale municipal collection services and material recovery facility operations. Jim has developed and managed projects of all sizes, including material recovery and solid waste management systems, recycling based manufacturing, market development, corporate sustainability, policy and legislation, as well as public/private collaborative recovery initiatives.
PlaNYC 80×50 Action Plan: As part of the New York City's (NYC's) PlaNYC 80×50 Action Plan, RRS identified best practices for greenhouse gas reduction including recycling/organics diversion, resource recovery and wastewater treatment.
Glass Recycling Coalition (GRC): With sponsorship from the Glass Packaging Institute, RRS facilitated the development of the GRC including outlining the memorandum of understanding, recruiting membership, developing communication materials, and representing the coalition to further the recycling of glass in the U.S.