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(Washington, DC)– The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) applauds the announced decision to move forward on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). “ISRI welcomes the progress made between the Trump Administration and the House of Representatives as they take proactive next steps necessary to the passage of USMCA,” said ReMA President Robin Wiener. “We...

ISRI, as part of the California Metal Recyclers Coalition has filed a complaint against the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) to prevent the unlawful imposition of “hazardous waste” facility permitting requirements on metal shredding and recycling facilities. The scrap metal recycling industry provides critical recycling services for millions of end-of-life vehicles, household appliances and...

PSI Chapter Posts 2020 Scholarship Application (Washington, DC)—The Paper Stock Industries (PSI) Chapter, a national chapter of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc., has launched its 2020 academic scholarship program. The deadline for applications is March 16, 2020, with winners announced in early June. The PSI scholarship program provides funds to select students who...

By Matt Young, Electronics Value Recovery The Functional Reuse Specifications Committee is developing standards to facilitate the trade of reusable and refurbishable electronics. We are looking for subject matter experts, with deep experience in the testing and resale of used electronics to assist in developing standards for different categories of electronics. Mobile devices, networking equipment,...

By Megan Tabb, Synergy Recycling/RePolyTex On November 14, the EPA hosted the first America Recycles Innovation Fair at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Forty companies were selected by the EPA to showcase their recent recycling innovations. ReMA was one of four additional sponsors. This event marked a full week...