In May, BIR held its 75th World Recycling Convention and Exhibition in Amsterdam and ISRI leadership and staff was actively engaged in the record-breaking event. ISRI’s BIR attendees engaged in discussions regarding a wide range of international recycling issues and major topics related to international trade. ISRI staff and leadership attending the event included ISRI…
At the end of May, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), a long-time champion of the recycled materials industry, announced his upcoming retirement from the U.S. Senate. A co-founder of the Recycling Caucus in 2004, ISRI has worked with Carper and the caucus on many issues affecting the industry through his tenure in Congress. Carper established the…
Beginning in early June, ISRI is offering a series of seven interactive, online webinars to assist members with the practical application of their environmental social governance (ESG) impact journey into daily business practices. The ESG webinars, an initiative of ISRI’s Sustainability Network, are available at no charge to ISRI members with the goal of connecting…
At ISRI2023, a new pilot program was announced that is designed to match Ukrainian refugees in the U.S. with available positions within member recycled materials facilities. The Ukrainian Refugee Workforce Pilot Program joins other ISRI efforts to provide aid, including partnerships with World Central Kitchen, Doctors Without Borders and various natural disaster relief organizations. The…
Managing your business is a daily constant and the best knowledge can be found by participating in ISRI2023’s Business Management Track. The track focuses on topics such as the day-to-day activities and processes of a recycled materials facility, business planning and finance, and competitive and diversification strategies. Also, see this highly-sought after track to delve…
ISRI’s current Director-At-Large Sean Daoud has been named the recipient of the 2023 Young Executive of the Year Award. Daoud was selected for the honor due to his numerous contributions and accomplishments within ISRI and the recycled materials industry as a young professional. He is an industry professional who always puts the industry first in…
ISRI’s Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually by ISRI’s Chair to bestow recognition and honor upon an individual(s) in the recycled materials industry whose name and deeds are synonymous with integrity and the pursuit of excellence, and who has made significant contributions over their lifetime to the recycled materials industry industry and/or ISRI. This year…
ISRI2023 brings the best combination of learning, networking, and business development to the exciting destination of Nashville, Tennessee. Check out these great sessions featuring industry experts in engaging local communities, and attracting talent to the exciting career paths available in the recycled materials industry. Community Engagement: Your Facility and Local Schools April 18, 4:00-5:00pm Partnering…
Fifteen members of ISRI have been recognized on Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity” list of 1,000 companies that employees say ‘really respect and value different kinds of people.’ “Companies in the recycled materials industry understand the importance of respecting and employing people from diverse backgrounds and abilities, as well as valuing their contributions,”…