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The committee held a conference call to discuss a second proposed amendment to #11 OCC which doesn’t specify the acceptable percentage of offshore material.  Both drafts appear here and will be up for vote at the summit in New Orleans. Old Corrugated Containers / OCC#11 (second proposed language on 11/23) Consists of USA domestic and off-shore corrugated containers...

(Washington, DC) – In the lead up to its 2021 Annual Convention and Exposition, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today released a list of new speakers for its Domestic and Global Market Trading track. The list is composed of senior executives, policy experts, and economists from around the recycling industry that can help...

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today released the following statement following the confirmation of Michael Regan as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): ISRI congratulates Administrator Michael Regan on his confirmation to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. His environmental policy leadership and business acumen as the leader of North Carolina’s...

Philanthropic Restauranteur to Address Global Recycling Audience (Washington, DC) – Connection, motivation, and inspiration through community involvement has long been a focus of the recycling industry. In keeping with that important tradition, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is proud to announce José Andrés as ISRI2021 Main Stage speaker on Tuesday, April 20. Andrés’...

Falls from heights and from the same level continue to be a leading cause of injury in the workplace. May 3 – 7, 2021 OSHA will be holding their eighth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. During this time ReMA encourages all members to examine their fall prevention plans and to look at...