“Relationship and collaboration between the recycled materials industry and China goes back years,” said ReMA President Robin Wiener during her opening remarks at the session. “As economies become more focused on decarbonization and electrification, recyclers are placed at the center of the supply chains. We hope our governments can ease some of the current restrictions.”…
ISRI2024 kicked off with a celebration of ISRI’s history and future. “We promote safe, economically sustainable, environmentally responsible recycling. But I think it’s more than that,” said ISRI President Robin Wiener in a video montage that played during the opening session. The video covers ISRI’s origins, mission and future: ISRI Convention Chair Stephen Moss then…
Robert Frederick Salsitz, most knew him as Bob or Bobby, passed away at 77-years-old after a short, fierce battle with pancreatic cancer on April 3, 2024, in Powhatan, Virginia. He was surrounded by his family and two beloved Brussels griffons, Winniefleur and Sally B. He was preceded in death by his parents Murray Salsitz and…
Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to gain attention by policymakers and regulators across the nation. The panelists at this session during ISRI2024 covered these widespread chemicals, with a specific focus on their multi-layered legislative and regulatory patchwork, and the specific challenges they pose to the industry. ISRI’s Chief Scientist and Director of Environmental Management David Wagger…
“What we’ll discuss, it’s all practical, real-world applications,” said Matthew Young, founder and president of Electronics Value Recovery, Inc., as he kicked off the session. The goal of the session was to highlight the opportunities in IT asset disposition (ITAD) and the electronics recycling industry including reverse logistics partnerships, technology, automation, software, AI and processing…
Sunnking, a company focused on electronic waste management, announced it is rebranding to Sunnking Sustainable Solutions. According to a press release from the company, this marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation within the industry. The release also stated that the company’s decision to rebrand to Sunnking Sustainable Solutions reflects…
Safe + Sound Week is an annual event that recognizes the steps businesses have taken to make their workplaces safer. Safe + Sound Week will be held from Aug. 12-18, 2024. Registration will open in July. Resources on how to participate will be released in the coming months. Stay tuned for more information! In the…
The Federal Reserve’s March 2024 projection continues to expect the federal funds rate will be lowered to 4.6% (median forecast) this year, implying multiple rate cuts from current levels , and keeping with projections made in December of last year. “If they stick to the forecast and reduce rates this year, that’s going to impact…
Premier Scrap Processing, LLC is being renamed to Premier Scrap Services, LLC. According to a press release from the company, the rebrand is occurring to more accurately reflect the breadth of services offered. “Our new company name better reflects that we have been, and will continue to be, a leading provider of custom torching solutions…
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $6 billion in funding aimed at reducing emissions in energy-intensive industries including iron and steel, aluminum, cement, concrete, chemicals, food and beverages, and pulp and paper. According to the DOE, the funding is estimated to reduce over 14 million metric tons of emissions annually. Along with the…
ISRI2024 is the eighth and final convention for ISRI Convention Chair Stephen Moss. It also marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of his and his father’s company, Stanton A Moss Inc. Stanton Moss is no stranger to ISRI conventions as he is a former convention chair, having run conventions from 1997-2000. ISRI News had…
Recycled Metals Update (RMU), powered by CRU, introduced its newest subscription service tailored for the recycled metals community. According to a press release from the company, the RMU team plans to collect diverse perspectives and keep their fingers on the pulse of the market to inform business decisions, empowering users to leverage opportunities and reduce…