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A study by the NRDC highlights Illinois' potential to improve recycling rates and reduce landfill waste. The state is targeting ambitious waste diversion goals, with a focus on five material categories.

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, commissioned by the IEPA, is analyzing data to optimize resource allocation for waste management. Additionally, consumer interest in repurposing and innovative technologies, such as recycling phosphorus from waste, supports the state's sustainability efforts. Achieving these goals may stimulate economic growth in the circular economy.