The Recycled Materials Association’s (ReMA) Paper Stock Industries (PSI) Chapter has selected Joel Litman, president and co-owner of Texas Recycling Inc. based in Dallas, as the next recipient of the PSI Lifetime Achievement Award. In memory of Phil Alpert, this award recognizes individuals for their outstanding leadership, achievements, and contributions to the PSI Chapter and…
This year’s West Coast Chapter meeting will be taking place Feb. 21-22 in Sacramento, California. The meeting will, for the first time, include a legislative fly-in. “We keep talking in our legislative meetings about getting in front of legislators and letting them know about our industry, but very few members actually do this. In the…
ISRI’s Pacific Northwest (PNW) Chapter held its 2024 lobby day and winter meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 in Olympia, Washington. Holly Chisa, PNW’s Chapter’s lobbyist, organized a day with a full agenda that provided ISRI members with several opportunities to actively engage with elected officials and set the stage for future direct communication. Members met…
Congratulations to ISRI SE Member Allied Scrap Processors, Inc. (Lakeland, FL) for their third Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)! SHARP recognizes small business employers (250 or fewer employees) who have used OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program services and operate exemplary safety and health programs. Acceptance…
The date is set, the location is ready…all we need is you! Kick off 2024 with the Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s Election Dinner Meeting & Cocktail Reception — a fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with a variety of industry peers at the local level. Taking place Jan. 18 at the historic Hotel Hershey, which features refined…
Join the Pittsburgh Chapter for its annual December meeting. Hear chapter updates, enjoy networking with industry peers, elevate your company through sponsorship opportunities, and much more! “I encourage everyone to come to see what we’re doing in the chapter,” said Pittsburgh Chapter President Aaron Thomas. “We do so much behind the scenes to continue to…
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…
Indianapolis is best known for races, cars, and now the largest display of recycled materials during the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit. “NCSL is where ISRI engages with state policymakers and elected officials,” said ISRI Chair Brian Henesey. “This year’s expanded ISRI booth provided industry volunteers with a greater opportunity to engage…
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…
The Paper Stock Industries (PSI) Chapter, a national chapter of ISRI, awarded $40,000 to 15 students in its annual academic scholarship program, setting records for the total funds awarded and the number of student recipients. The scholarship includes one $5,000 grand-prize scholarship and 14 $2,500 merit scholarships. Winning students can use the PSI scholarship funds…
The ISRI Gulf Coast Region (GCR) has selected a record 22 students as winners in its annual scholarship program, up from 17 student recipients last year. Each student will receive $2,000 to apply toward tuition at any accredited educational institution designed to meet the requirements for an academic, professional, or occupational degree for the 2023-2024…
“I can’t remember a year we didn’t have great weather for the event,” says Eds Harding, Vice President of ISRI’s New England Chapter recalling the chapter’s annual Golf Outing on Aug. 29 at Framingham Country Club in Framingham, Mass. The day included a traditional lunch before 18 holes of golf, followed by a cocktail hour…