ISRI’s law enforcement outreach program has been active this fall, meeting with national law enforcement about the benefits of partnerships with the recycled materials industry at the local, state and national levels. Todd Foreman, ISRI’s director of law enforcement outreach, and ISRI members represented the association at two events in October. Todd attended the International…
ISRI and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) have announced the latest update to the ISRI Specifications and APR Model Bale Specifications to include updated recycled plastics specifications. Following a collaborative process between the two organizations and their members, the specifications were approved separately during October 2023 by both the ISRI Board of Directors and…
ISRI, Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry™, is celebrating America Recycles Day (ARD) on Nov. 15, 2023 with the theme “Recycling is Innovative,” which focuses on the industry’s continuous innovation and implementation of new technologies, allowing us to recycle more material, more efficiently. America Recycles Day is dedicated annually to promoting and celebrating how the…
ISRI has partnered with the State of South Carolina to launch “Take Charge: Be Battery Smart.” The public education campaign is designed to increase the public’s understanding of the health and environmental benefits of safely recycling household batteries. It is a joint effort between ISRI and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control…
Note: This is the first article in an ISRI News series highlighting the member benefits of ISRI’s Workforce Development resources. Recycled materials industry professionals have unique opportunities, issues and challenges in the workforce development arena. To assist ISRI members with human resources (HR) needs, the Workforce Development Program was created as a comprehensive, online clearinghouse…
Registration is now open for ISRI’s annual convention and exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The largest event for the recycled materials industry, ISRI2024 is taking place April 15-18, 2024, on the heels of last year’s record-breaking event. “ISRI2024 is the place where the recycled materials industry comes to…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently designated copper as a critical material. “The Energy Act of 2020 defines a critical material as any non-fuel mineral, element, substance, or material that the Secretary of Energy determines: (i) has a high risk of supply chain disruption; and (ii) serves an essential function in one or more…
As the leaves and temperatures begin to fall, it’s time for the fall ISRI Safety and Environmental Council (ISEC). ISRI members have come to expect high-quality knowledge from ISEC as the recycled materials industry places an ongoing priority on safety. Coming up this November and December, Virtual ISEC brings together two must-have, convenient virtual courses…
Nominations for ISRI’s prestigious 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award are now being accepted. The award is given annually by ISRI’s Chair to bestow recognition and honor upon an individual(s) in the recycled materials industry whose name(s) and deeds are synonymous with integrity and the pursuit of excellence, and who has made significant contributions over their lifetime…
This article is part of an ISRI News series on building awareness of current trends in metals theft. As copper prices continue to rise with demand, increases in theft will occur. Copper wire and telecommunications wire theft are reported several times a day on ISRI’s theft tracking website, ScrapTheftAlert.com. Members can take steps now to…
ISRI’s Board of Directors will consider the following proposed changes to the Guidelines for Recycled Plastic that were approved by the ISRI Plastics Division on Sept. 20, 2023 at its upcoming Fall Board Meeting in Denver, Colorado on Oct. 18, 2023: Revised Specifications Specification: PP Small Rigid Plastic Specification: Mixed Small Rigid Plastic Specification: Mixed…
ISRI’s 2023 Shredder Operations and Safety Forum is coming to Atlanta in one month, Oct. 25-27. The day-and-a-half event is designed for those involved in handling material, conducting maintenance and other daily, “hands-on” activities that are essential to operations at shredder facilities. It is also for those who want a better understanding of these issues,…