Following approval by the ISRI Nonferrous Division on Oct. 18, 2023, ISRI Board of Directors will consider the following proposed amendments (changes in bold) to the existing Saves and Scroll specifications at its upcoming Winter Board Meeting in Coral Gables, Florida on Feb. 7, 2024: SAVES Old Zinc Die Cast Scrap Shall consist of miscellaneous…
Only a couple of weeks remain to take advantage of the ISRI2024 pre-sale registration deadline on Jan. 24, 2024. Attendees who register by the pre-sale deadline for the discounted rate ($1,099 for ISRI members, $1,825 for non-members) also gain early access to booking hotel rooms at the preferred rates. Registration is required in order to…
Get ready for an exhilarating journey with REPURPOSED Season 2. Join ISRI members, Sierra International Machinery in partnership with CMC and SA Recycling, as they dive into the transformative world of metal recycling. REPURPOSED is available on YouTube. Witness the remarkable transformation of recycled metal into the backbone of global infrastructure – rebar. In this…
ISRI has expanded its popular safe battery handling courses for electric vehicles (EV) and Li-ion batteries to meet member demand for interactive, informative training. State-of-the-art courses popular in 2023 are returning, along with the addition of ISRI’s Advanced EV Safety Technician Trainer add-on course. By popular demand, ISRI’s breakout course in training on safe EV…
ISRI’s VOC Emissions Guidance for Metal Shredders (December 2023) was prepared by ALL4, LLC and is now available. The document provides general guidance to shredder operators when calculating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from metal shredders, as well as an overview of Clean Air Act (CAA) air permitting requirements associated with VOC emissions. Also included…
On Dec. 14, 2023, ISRI released its finalized update to the ISRI Specifications to include updated recycled plastics specifications. Following the final step in the ISRI specification process, the specifications mentioned below are now the current specifications. The updated plastic specifications are part of a collaborative process between the members of Association of Plastic Recyclers…
The holiday season is ramping up and now is the perfect time to nominate the 2024 ISRI Young Executive of the Year! The deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. All members are encouraged to submit nominations for the annual award. If you know a young professional who exemplifies a strong track-record of leadership…
ISRI hosted its first-ever Technician and Advanced in-person program that attracted 40 attendees from across the country. The program was packed with comprehensive, hands-on knowledge to assist members in how to safely interact with electric vehicles (EVs) and Li-ion batteries. The ongoing program is a partnership between ISRI and the Energy Security Agency (ESA). “Our…
ISRI testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that the U.S. recycled materials industry is helping to fight climate change by providing manufacturers high-quality renewable materials as replacement for extracted resources, thus lowering energy consumption and carbon emissions. Testifying before the ITC hearing on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensities of the U.S. Steel and Aluminum…
Once again, ISRI is breaking new ground in assisting members with training on how to safely interact with electric vehicles (EVs) and Li-ion batteries. ISRI’s first-ever, comprehensive, in-person course, EV Safety Technician, will be held Dec. 7-8, 2024 in Ostrander, Ohio (Columbus). The program is a partnership between ISRI and the Energy Security Agency (ESA)….
ISRI is now accepting applications for the 2024 Design for Recycling® (DFR) Award. The DFR Award is ISRI’s highest recognition given annually to the most outstanding product designed with recycling in mind. ISRI’s highest award recognizes the proactive steps made by manufacturers who have actively incorporated DFR principles into products and manufacturing processes. “ISRI’s Design…
ISRI2024, the largest recycled materials event in the world, has announced seven knowledge-packed tracks for Las Vegas, Nevada. Everything you need to know is available all in one place and features the industry’s top experts. ISRI2024 tracks represent real-time knowledge and strategies that can be immediately implemented in your business. Register today for ISRI2024 for…