Press Releases

(Washington, DC) – The private sector recycling infrastructure in the U.S. touches almost every part of the economy – from retail stores, office complexes, residential neighborhoods and schools, to factories, industrial operations including construction and demolition sites, and even military bases. Reflecting the essential role of recycling in the economy, the Institute of Scrap Recycling...

These resources digest the information that has been shared over the last several weeks on OSHA’s webpage and those webpages of several other agencies and organizations. Included is a list of general COVID-19 resources grouped by agency, including those on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard and updated enforcement policies, and sections on reopening workplaces, cloth...

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced today that ReMA President Robin Wiener has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of The Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit organization that leverages corporate partner funding to aid recycling in states, cities, and communities nationwide. As the leader of the Voice...

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Board of Directors recently approved the addition of two new and one modified nonferrous metal specifications along with proposed changes to the guidelines for paper stock contained in the ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular. As per ISRI’s Policy Manual, any party may submit to ReMA a written appeal of...

(Washington, DC) – Following two years of advocating on behalf of the recycling industry with the Indonesian Government, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today applauds the Ministry of Trade in Indonesia on their affirmation that pre-export inspected recycled commodities (metals and paper, particularly) may be imported into Indonesia with an up to 2...