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For Immediate Release: At 58.1%, Can’s Recycling Rate is Nearly Double That of All Other Beverage Containers WASHINGTON, D.C., June 15, 2011 – The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum beverage cans has reached its highest level in a decade, with 58.1% of all cans recycled last year—a rate that is more than double that of...

For Immediate Release August 3, 2011 Washington, D.C. – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) has announced its strong endorsement of U.S. Senate Resolution 251, “expressing support for the improvement of collection, processing and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United States.” The resolution was introduced by U.S. Sens. Tom Carper (D-DE) and...

For Immediate Release March 16, 2011 ISRI Launches Online, Automated System for Qualifying Scrap Recyclers to Reserve and Obtain Reports Required to Meet Superfund Due-Diligence Requirements Washington, D.C. – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today launched a new online, automated Superfund Recycling Equity Act (SREA) report system to assist ReMA members in reserving...

For Immediate Release April 25, 2012 New Leadership Team composed of: Jerry Simms, Chair; Doug Kramer, Chair-Elect; Mark Lewon, Vice-Chair; and Brian Shine, Secretary-Treasurer Washington, D.C. – During the 2012 Institute of Scrap Recycling (ISRI) Convention held last week in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Association’s Board of Directors chose Jerry Simms, of Atlas Metal and...

For Immediate Release December 29, 2011 Syracuse, NY Facility Receives Triple Crown of Certification Washington, D.C. –The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Inc. today applauded LIFECYCLExpress® a Division of CXtec®   on earning the prestigious industry designation R2/RIOS™ Certified Electronics Recycler®.  R2/RIOS™ remains the only certification standard tailored specifically for recyclers and focused on promoting...