Press Releases

Initiative Commits to Meet Ambitious Circular Economy Goals By 2025 (Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, an initiative that combines a diverse group of stakeholders throughout the plastics and recycling industries, to collaborate on ambitious goals for systemic change and creating solutions toward a more...

This year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), will be conducting its annual brake safety event August 23-29. During this event, motor carrier inspectors will be concentrating on conducting vehicle inspections in an effort to locate vehicles with brake problems. In addition, the inspectors will be conducting outreach to educate drivers, mechanics, and others on...

Position Encourages Use of Recycled Plastics in Manufacturing of New Goods (Washington, DC) – The use of recycled plastic in new products is an environmentally responsible activity that also strengthens the economy by creating jobs and investment opportunities. The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) new position on minimum recycled plastic content encourages efforts that...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) deadline for completing a dust hazard analysis is September 7, 2020. The analysis must be repeated every five years. This is in conjunction with the Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program that was initiated after the Imperial Sugar dust explosion which occurred on February 7, 2008. National Emphasis Program There...

Agenda Highlights Recycling as First Link in the Manufacturing Supply Chain (Washington, DC) – Recycling is essential every day, from the countless environmental benefits to the supply of critical raw materials to keep manufacturers in operation. During the fight against COVID-19 the recycling industry continues to provide key resources for new hospital beds, ventilators, toilet...