This week in recycling we highlight ISRI’s partnership with the state of South Carolina on the “Take Charge: Be Battery Smart” public safety campaign. We also share details on ISRI’s upcoming Winter Meeting, taking place February 5-7, in Coral Gables, Florida. Finally, we share the latest market update. Related Articles: ISRI and State of South Carolina Launch Safe Battery Recycling Public Education Campaign Registration Open: ISRI Winter Meeting ..read more

This week in recycling we celebrate the opening of registration for ISRI2024, the largest recycled materials industry event in the world! We also highlight a recent visit to Blue Star Recyclers, a company with a mission to provide employment opportunities for those of different abilities. Speaking of employment, we discuss workforce development opportunities for ISRI members. Finally, we hear the latest on U.S. and EU steel and aluminum trade negotiations. Articles referenced this week: It’s Time! ISRI2024 Annual Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas Opens Registration Blue Star Recyclers: Ha ..read more

This week in recycling we highlight an upcoming ISRI webinar on the role of ISRI’s Specifications in promoting the trade of recycled materials between the U.S. and Canada. We also check in at the ISRI Shredder and Operations Forum, happening this week in Atlanta. Finally, we celebrate the opening of #ISRI2024 registration for ISRI members, and of course, hear the latest info in the weekly market report update. Related Article: Webinar: The Role of ISRI’s Specifications in Promoting the Trade of Recycled Materials ..read more

This week in recycling we highlight ISRI’s Shredder Operations and Safety Forum, taking place October 25-27 in Atlanta. We also recap this week’s member webinar on potential impacts of a U.S. Government Shutdown, proposed changes to plastics specifications, and of course, the weekly market update ..read more

This week in recycling we highlight many ISRI member and recycled materials industry benefits including our recent webinar on the UAW strike and potential industry impacts. We also discuss the ISRI Women in Recycling Council’s 2023 Mentorship Program, and our recently awarded Susan Harwood Training Grant by the U.S. Department of Labor. Related Articles: ISRI’s Women in Recycling Council Announces 2023 Mentor Program What the UAW Strike Could Mean for the Recycled Materials Industry ..read more

This week in recycling we highlight top moments from the 2023 ISRI Roundtables and preview ISRI’s popular Organizational Culture and Safety Success online course, which begins on September 28 ..read more

This week in recycling we share information on the 2023-23 ISRI and JASON Learning Youth Recycling Video and Poster Contest. We also hear the latest trade data from 2023, and get the weekly market report. Relevant Articles: ISRI and JASON Learning Launch 2023-24 Youth Recycling Contest 2023 US Exports So Far: One Commodity Bucks the Trend ..read more

This week in recycling, we learn more about ISRI’s Sustainability Pathways program, and the opportunities it provides for members to provide internships, fellowships, and other job opportunities for college students. We also hear about a SREA exemption, ISRI’s Bret Biggers presentations at WMU, and of course the weekly market update. Related Articles: ISRI Pathways Program Enrollment Now Open for Members SREA Exemption Granted in California Superfund Case ISRI’s Bret Biggers Speaks at Western Michigan University’s Annual Fiber Course ..read more

This week in recycling we preview ISRI’s Shredder Operations and Safety Forum, which takes place October 25-27 in Atlanta. We also congratulate ISRI’s Indiana Chapter on a successful 2023 golf outing and scholarship program and ISRI member MW Metals Group on a recent honor. Finally we have the latest market insights in the weekly market report recap. Related Articles: MW Metals Group Awarded Top Metal Recycling Company by Metal and Mining Review ISRI’s Indiana Chapter Golf Outing Scores Four Scholarships ..read more

This week in recycling we recognize 2023 ISRI and National Lieutenant Governors Association’s (NLGA) Recycling Impact Award recipient Lt. Governor Pamela Evette of South Carolina. We also get the latest commodity market insight. Related Article ISRI Awards S.C. Lt. Gov. Evette With 2023 Recycling Impact Award ..read more