Press Releases

As we have done previously, the attached PDF digests the information that OSHA has shared over the last several weeks about the resources on their webpage, and those of several other agencies and organizations. They have included a list of general COVID-19 resources grouped by agency, a section with resources on reopening workplaces, cloth face coverings and...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Road Check. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections on commercial motor vehicles and drivers. Inspectors will ensure the vehicle’s brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices,...

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is pleased to announce the winners of the global 2021 Youth Recycling Awareness Award designed to better educate youth on the value of recycling. Fifth grader Irene Park, from Fairburn Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA is the 2021 poster grand prize winner.  Sophomores Nadia...

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Janet McCabe as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator: ISRI congratulates Janet McCabe on being confirmed as EPA Deputy Administrator. Her lifetime commitment to the environment will augment the great work being achieved by the EPA...

(Washington, DC) –  The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s nomination of Monica Medina to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES). Medina is the founder and publisher of the Our Daily Planet environmental news...