The House of Representatives declares its support for **Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives**, which aim to encourage manufacturers to create products with the maximum number of recyclable components. DFR involves designing products from recycled materials, ensuring they are free of hazardous substances, and making them easily and cost-effectively recyclable at the end of their life. This approach is intended to significantly reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and decrease the consumption of virgin raw materials. The resolution highlights the substantial economic benefits of the recycled materials industry, which contributes nearly **$170 billion annually** to the U.S. economy and provides almost **600,000 jobs**. Despite the fact that an estimated 75 percent of waste is recyclable, only 35 percent is currently recycled, leading to significant amounts ending up in landfills. By supporting DFR, the House seeks to improve these recycling rates and reinforce the industry's essential role in managing end-of-life products and supplying vital raw materials to manufacturing.