SREA reports are an important risk management tool and due diligence resource for your business. ISRI recommends ordering SREA reports annually for every consuming facility to which your company sends recycled materials and prior to any transactions with new customers. In addition to demonstrating your company’s due diligence efforts, utilizing SREA reports has the added…
January is National Mentoring Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of learning opportunities available to mentees and mentors. ISRI believes in the power of mentor relationships in the recycled materials industry and hosts a robust mentorship program through its Women in Recycling (WIR) Council. The annual program, which is open to…
ISRI members participated in the Tennessee Scrap Recycling Association (TSRA) Day on the Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in Nashville, Tennessee. The occasion presented a chance for ISRI and TSRA members to facilitate direct communication with elected officials. Throughout the lobby day, attendees engaged in meaningful discussions with multiple Tennessee Representatives and Senators. Notably, the…
As ice, snow, cold weather and polar vortexes make their way around the country, staying warm and safe should be a top priority both at work and at home. Use the tips below from the ISRI Safety Team to ensure that when you engage in winter activities, you engage safely or not at all. General…
ISRI’s February webinars will provide practical takeaways that will help your business take advantage of the growing electrification movement, and help you grow your professional network. Join ISRI experts as they provide insights on the electrification roadmap and the power of networking and fostering relationships. ISRI’s Electrification Roadmap: Summit Recap & What’s Next Feb. 1,…
Following approval by the ISRI Nonferrous Division on Oct. 18, 2023, ISRI Board of Directors will consider the following proposed amendments (changes in bold) to the existing Saves and Scroll specifications at its upcoming Winter Board Meeting in Coral Gables, Florida on Feb. 7, 2024: SAVES Old Zinc Die Cast Scrap Shall consist of miscellaneous…
ISRI’s January course spotlights offer exceptional knowledge on the topic of safety. Join ISRI experts covering courses on lockout/tagout, forklift safety and electric vehicle training. NEW! Lockout/Tagout Training In Safety $158/person for nonmembers $79/person members (50% off) This course is designed for any workers who need to understand how to follow lockout/tagout procedures during equipment…
ISRI has expanded its popular safe battery handling courses for electric vehicles (EV) and Li-ion batteries to meet member demand for interactive, informative training. State-of-the-art courses popular in 2023 are returning, along with the addition of ISRI’s Advanced EV Safety Technician Trainer add-on course. By popular demand, ISRI’s breakout course in training on safe EV…
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission announced an agreement that extends the suspension of the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU into the U.S. market for 15 months. The EU will also continue to suspend its retaliatory measures on select U.S. exports to the…
On Dec. 14, 2023, ISRI released its finalized update to the ISRI Specifications to include updated recycled plastics specifications. Following the final step in the ISRI specification process, the specifications mentioned below are now the current specifications. The updated plastic specifications are part of a collaborative process between the members of Association of Plastic Recyclers…
ISRI is now accepting applications for the 2024 Design for Recycling® (DFR) Award. The DFR Award is ISRI’s highest recognition given annually to the most outstanding product designed with recycling in mind. ISRI’s highest award recognizes the proactive steps made by manufacturers who have actively incorporated DFR principles into products and manufacturing processes. “ISRI’s Design…
Recycled materials are an essential part of the global economy thanks, in large part, to significant advancements in technologies and processes. While artificial intelligence (AI) is a great example of innovation within the industry, the recent Wall Street Journal commentary “Can AI Rescue Recycling?” unfortunately fails to capture the dynamic nature of the recycled materials…