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Born: I was born Jan. 6, 1952, in Bayonne, N.J. Education: I earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. I also began an MBA program at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa., but became too busy working to complete it. Family: Susan Cornish—who is a sustainable packaging consultant—and I have...

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) recently updated its Scrap Specifications Circular to include the addition of two new and one modified nonferrous metal specifications along with changes to the guidelines for paper stock. The new specifications were approved at the ReMA Board and Governance Meetings in July 2021. The updated specifications are as...

(Washington, DC) – In recognition of the pivotal role of its specifications in the global recycling industry marketplace, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a total grant of $46,000 by the United States Department of Commerce. The grant was awarded to ReMA specifically for the advancement of ISRI’s...

Competition aims to raise awareness of role of recycling in fight against climate change (Washington, DC) — The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and JASON Learning partnered to announce their annual recycling video and poster contest aimed to build awareness about the value of recycling, and the essential benefits of the industry. The theme...

Recognizing manufacturers who design with recycling in mind (Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Voice of the Recycling Industry™, is now accepting entries for the 2022 Design for Recycling® (DFR) Award. The DFR Award is ISRI’s highest award given annually to the most outstanding contribution to products designed with recycling...