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Recycling Enables Decarbonization of Steel Production, Sustainable Supply Chains (August 3, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) The recycled materials industry is supporting the Global Steel Climate Council’s (GSCC) newly released Steel Climate Standard as the global standard to measure and report steel carbon emissions. ISRI, as the Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry™, said the standard offers...

Applauds policies that prevent plastics pollution and promote circular economy (August 2, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry™, submitted comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) request for public comment on its Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution....

(July 27, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) – Key members of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) testified yesterday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), during a hearing focused on identifying opportunities for expanding the recycling and reuse of electronics within the US to help our country meet its climate goals...

Recycled Materials Industry Offers Free Online Safety Training For Electric Vehicle Batteries in the Sustainable Supply Chain (July 11, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) – Working with worldwide safety experts, ISRI the Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry® has developed the first-of-its-kind online safety training program on how to safely recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The recycled materials industry processes...

Green Guides Update Focuses on Clear Environmental Principles for Manufacturers and Consumers (June 28, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) – ISRI provided comments to the recent update to the FTC Green Guides in order to dispel confusion by manufacturers and consumers. The recycled materials industry works daily to recycle products and packaging that keep the supply chain moving. The industry...