ISRI launched an online timeline featuring historic milestones from the recycled materials industry, as well as memorable moments from across the organization’s more than 30 years. Visit https://history.isri.org/ to see how recycling got its start in the U.S., and how the organization now known as ISRI was created and has seen so many successes over the…
Throughout 2023, U.S. recycled material exports were down 13% by value and 11% by quantity. Recycled material exporters had to contend with a series of trade obstacles last year including sluggish global economic and manufacturing output, rising U.S. interest rates, commodity market and foreign exchange volatility, and elevated geo-political conflicts that reshaped shipping patterns, resulting…
The following is an excerpt from the ISRI Recycled Materials Industry Yearbook. The yearbook is designed to be a comprehensive source of information about the recycled materials industry, as well as a reference document with a wealth of statistical data about our industry. The production of cars and trucks, highways, bridges, railroads, energy, homes and…
ISRI’s national online database, ScrapTheftAlert.com, and the organization’s focus on building strong relationships between recyclers and law enforcement helped in the recovery of stolen bronze from the Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Denver, CO last week. Suspects were apprehended and some of the bronze was recovered after recycled materials facilities in the area were…
On Thursday, Feb. 22, ISRI participated in a public hearing to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on its proposed regulations to implement the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. During the hearing, ISRI argued that current guidance on the tax credit disincentivizes recycling and provided recommendations and comments on how to resolve these issues. Section…
ISRI members can realize savings to their bottom-line through the organization’s Affinity Programs, which provides special discounts on a wide range of products and services. ISRI has identified trusted industry partners to deliver unbeatable savings to members on many daily expenses such as insurance, equipment, office supplies and shipping rates. Before making a purchase, check…
The year looks bleak for China as its property market downturn continues to accelerate. The downturn began in early 2022 when both investment and sales of property in China began declining. Beijing attempted to combat the decline through an abundance of support measures released late last year to help the real estate market, though many…
The ISRI Board of Directors approved proposed amendments (changes in bold) to the existing Saves and Scroll specifications at its Winter Board Meeting in Coral Gables, Florida on Feb. 7, 2024. The ISRI Nonferrous Division approved these changes Oct. 18, 2023. SAVES Old Zinc Die Cast Scrap Shall consist of miscellaneous old zinc base die…
ISRI leaders recently traveled to India to represent the U.S. recycled materials industry at the International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) in Kolkata, hosted by the Materials Recycling Association of India (MRAI), as well as a week of pre-event meetings with the government of India in New Delhi. MRAI is ISRI’s counterpart in India and a…
Over 40 materials theft bills in 23 states have been introduced or actively carried over into the 2024 session. While almost all of these still focus on catalytic converters, copper — particularly copper wire and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) — has begun claiming attention as reports of a decrease in catalytic converter thefts…
At its 2024 Winter Board of Directors meeting, ISRI released its 2023 ISRI Recycled Materials Industry Yearbook providing the most current information, analysis and statistics about the U.S. recycled materials industry and global marketplace. The yearbook is a reference document featuring an array of comprehensive industry data that serves as a baseline on new global…
One week left to submit your application for the 2024 Design for Recycling® (DFR) Award. Don’t miss out! ISRI is accepting award entries through Feb. 12, 2024. The DFR Award is ISRI’s highest recognition given annually to the most outstanding product designed with recycling in mind. ISRI’s most prestigious award recognizes the proactive steps made…