Ross Marchand of Taxpayers Protection Alliance on Powering America Podcast: Ross Marchand on the Future of Advanced Recycling and the Recycled Materials Attribution Act

Published June 16, 2026 · Featuring Ross Marchand of Taxpayers Protection Alliance

Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discusses advanced recycling and the Recycled Materials Attribution Act in the Powering

Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discusses the future of recycling infrastructure, economic development, and energy transition in the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast. The conversation highlights the potential economic benefits of advanced recycling technologies and the implications of the Recycled Materials Attribution Act.

WASHINGTON — June 16, 2026 — Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, joined the Powering America Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of recycling in the United States. The episode covers the efficiency of new recycling technologies, the economic opportunities they present, and the impact of proposed legislation such as the Recycled Materials Attribution Act.

Marchand emphasized the shift from traditional to advanced recycling methods, stating, "The new recycling is far more efficient and cost effective than what it used to be." He noted that outdated regulations hinder the growth of the recycling sector, which could create significant job opportunities and economic benefits. "If the government just got out of the way and recycling rates were allowed to increase, it would actually create— in the case of plastics, for example— 200,000 new jobs and $50 billion in increased annual economic opportunity," Marchand said.

The discussion also addressed the challenges posed by state regulations, particularly in California, which Marchand described as overly restrictive. He warned that such regulations could stifle innovation and mislead consumers about recycling practices. "What they're doing is they're trying to outlaw truthful claims that will tell customers, hey, this is partially or even fully recycled," he explained. Marchand argued that a federal standard, as proposed in the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, could help unify recycling practices and promote transparency.

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for taxpayer rights and promoting free market principles. The organization focuses on holding government accountable and ensuring that taxpayer interests are prioritized.

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The Powering America Podcast explores critical issues related to energy, infrastructure, policy, and economic growth. The show features expert guests who provide insights into the challenges and opportunities facing America today.

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The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public through the research, analysis and dissemination of information on the government’s effects on the economy. TPA, through its network of taxpayers, holds politicians accountable for the effects of their policies on the size, scope, efficiency and activity of government and offer real solutions to runaway deficits and debt. Through blogs, commentaries, and special spending alerts, TPA publishes timely exposés of government waste, fraud, and abuse. Recognizing the importance of reaching people through traditional and new media, TPA uses blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and user-generated videos to reach out to taxpayers and government officials. Ultimately recognizing that the greatest power of change rests with the millions of Americans across the country who are ready for a smaller, more accountable government, TPA is a catalyst for connecting taxpayers to their elected and unelected officials.

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About the Guest

Ross Marchand — Executive Director, Taxpayers Protection Alliance

Ross Marchand is Executive Director of Taxpayers Protection Alliance. Ross is an alumnus of the Mercatus Center MA Fellowship at George Mason University and a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. He has worked on a variety of legal matters, including the Alaska-Hawaiian airline merger and the United States Postal Service v. Konan Supreme Court case. He has also authored policy briefs on a variety of issues, including multiple analyses on the legal and policy issues facing the Food and Drug Administration. His work has appeared in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Forbes, The Denver Post, and the Washington Examiner.

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