ISRI has been awarded a $160,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant, which will be used for ISRI’s fire safety and prevention educational programs, was awarded in support of workplace safety, health training and education programs. “We’re thrilled to be selected as a recipient of a Susan Harwood Training…
ISRI’s third annual Mentorship Program begins this October, with program questionnaires to be completed and returned by Sept. 30. To date, more than 50 ISRI members have participated in the Mentorship Program that matches mentors with mentees to enhance professional experiences in recycled materials industry careers. The sharing of industry experience allows mentors and mentees…
Get ready for great food, fun and networking as ISRI’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter hosts its annual Oyster Roast and golf event on Thursday, Sept. 28. Several hundred recycled materials industry professionals are expected to gather for an afternoon of golf at Woodholme Country Club in Pikesville, MD, followed by an evening of networking at the happy…
ISRI and JASON Learning launched their annual Youth Recycling contest aimed at building awareness on the value of recycling, and the essential benefits of the recycled materials industry. The theme for this year’s contest is “Design for Recycling®,” which encourages students to enhance an existing consumer product using Design for Recycling® principles. “ISRI recognizes that…
ISRI Senior Economist Bret Biggers presented two sessions on the topics of ISRI’s Specifications and Materials Characterization and Legislation and Regulation Driving Sustainability at Western Michigan University’s (WMU) Annual Fiber Course. The nationally-recognized WMU Fiber Course brings together major consumer brands, packaging companies, paper mills, and other industry firms such as Mars, Inc., Amazon, WestRock,…
ISRI announces the open enrollment period for its Pathways program that matches ISRI members with prospective employment candidates from across the country. All interested companies should fill out this brief questionnaire before Sept. 8 to participate in the free program. In 2021, ISRI’s Senior Vice President of Advocacy Cheryl Coleman developed the Sustainability Pathways Program…
The Indiana Chapter hosted its annual August golf outing that provided $2,500 scholarships to students. Four student recipients will receive the funds for use in completing their college degrees. “The Indiana Chapter’s annual golf outing is the main fundraiser for the Chapter’s scholarships,” said Chapter Secretary Chris Gneiding. “These scholarships are awarded to capable, deserving…
ISRI’s highly attended Shredder Operations and Safety Forum is coming to Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 25-27. The annual day-and-a-half event is designed for those involved in handling material, conducting maintenance and other “hands-on” activities that are essential to operations at shredder facilities. It is also for those who want a better understanding of these issues,…
Brandi Harleaux, ISRI member and second-generation owner of South Post Oak Recycling Center in Houston, Texas, was recognized and awarded as the Texas Small Businessperson of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In May, the award was presented to Brandi by SBA Administrator Guzman in Washington, D.C. and was preceded by a…
This summer, ISRI’s Director of Law Enforcement Outreach Todd Foreman, ISRI Chair Brian Henesey and Rocky Mountain Chapter President Ben Rosen attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) 56th Annual National Training Conference in Denver, Colorado. ISRI’s continuing program to build strong partnerships with law enforcement at all levels is a…
ISRI is accepting proposal submissions for education sessions at ISRI2024 Convention and Expo — taking place April 15-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known for its exceptional lineup of educational opportunities with the latest industry updates, ISRI2024 promises to be another great event with knowledge-based value. ISRI seeks high-quality educational session proposals that address a full…
The recycled materials industry is supporting the Global Steel Climate Council’s (GSCC) newly released Steel Climate Standard as the global standard to measure and report steel carbon emissions. ISRI stated the standard offers a single protocol that could apply to all steel producers equally and would enable steel customers to know and compare the actual…