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(Washington, DC) – In recognition of strides to enhance overall member communication and advance member value, ISRI, the Voice of the Recycling Industry™, was recently named the recipient of eight 2022 MarCom Awards, including the Platinum Award—the organization’s highest honor—for the video Recycled Materials Making a Difference in Our Lives. The Platinum Award is presented to those submissions judged...

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Named Most Sustainable Company in the World by Global Media Company (January 19, 2023 – Washington, D.C.) – Multiple recycled materials companies today were recognized as amongst the world’s most sustainable – including Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc., which was named the most sustainable company it the world. Corporate Knights, a global media and research...

Winter presents some challenges for stormwater management. You may be familiar with snow and ice, but what about salt? The 2021 Federal Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) and many state stormwater permits have specific requirements for salt storage piles or piles containing salt (e.g., sand/salt mixtures) that may be used for deicing or other purposes. Even...

(Dec. 13, 2022 – Washington, DC) – ISRI, the Voice of the Recycling Industry®, has released its “Global Trends & Implications for Recyclers” report, by global trend-watcher  and author, Dr. Vikram Mansharamani. The report highlights possible futures the industry faces as well as potential ramifications for business practices, market pressures, and the competitive landscape. “The global trends...

ISRI Urged Congress to Take Action to Avoid Disastrous Supply Chain and Economic Consequences  (Dec. 1, 2022 – Washington, DC) – ISRI, the Voice of the Recycling Industry™, successfully advocated on behalf of the recycled materials industry, and issues the following statement on Congressional action that averted a rail strike: “ISRI is thrilled that Congress took this...