California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery aims to protect California’s environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy.
The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) loan program, administered by CalRecycle, focuses on aiding recycling manufacturers to finance the necessary machinery, equipment, and ancillary costs needed to establish or expand their operations in California. The program targets recycling manufacturers that utilize waste materials produced within the state to create recycled-content products, thereby aiding in the reduction of landfill usage and promoting the principles of the Circular Economy.