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RERF awards scholarships to 78 students to support their higher education (Washington, DC) – The Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF), a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization, has announced that 78 students were awarded scholarships between $500 and $5,000 to be applied to their respective higher education. The Recycling Education and Research Foundation awarded $140,000 to...

(Washington, DC) – Each year the recycling industry in the United States manufactures 130 million metric tons of material into commodities that are used in new products. In recognition of the industry’s contributions to American manufacturing, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today joins in the celebration of National Manufacturing Day.  “As we come together...

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today testified before the United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as part of a Committee hearing titled “The Circular Economy as a Concept for Creating a More Sustainable Future.” ISRI Chief Lobbyist Billy Johnson presented the pivotal role of the industry in a...

(Washington, DC) – Recognizing recycling stewardship among state gubernatorial successors, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is proud to announce that Louisiana Lieutenant Governor William “Billy” Nungesser today was presented with the 2021 Recycling Impact Award. ReMA along with the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) presents the award annually to an NLGA member who...

Association Recognized for Excellence in Member Communications During Pandemic (Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) was recognized as a 2021 APEX Award Winner for its COVID-19 Resource Hub. ISRI’s COVID-19 Resource Hub provides resources for members in the areas of safe operations, state and local policies, federal legislation, and recycling as...