In this episode of This Week in Recycling … ISRI’s Fall Meetings establish clear goals for the association in 2022; SREA reports are available and represent a great value; ISRI gets a grant from the Labor Department to promote fire safety; and Members give of their time to help hungry people at Thanksgiving. Related articles:... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling … We take a look at some of the most recent key economic indicators; Highlight some changes to one of ISRI’s member benefit programs; And a rock legend walks into a recycling facility. Related articles: August Highlights Growing Consumer Spending, Rising Prices, Expansion in Manufacturing RecycleGuard® Forges... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling … Find out valuable resources ISRI provides for the industry to help with fire prevention; ISRI’s Michigan visited the state capitol to advocate on industry issues; and ISRI is looking for manufacturers that design with recycling in mind. Related Resources: Fire Management Resources ISRI Michigan Chapter Engages... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling … We celebrate National Manufacturing Day. Learn about resources available to you and your company to promote recycling and manufacturing. Even if you missed National Manufacturing Day on October 1, these resources can be repurposed throughout the year. ISRI Chief Lobbyist Billy Johnson testified before the Senate... Read more »

This special edition of This Week in Recycling was recorded live in Chicago from ISRI’s Commodity Roundtables Forum. ISRI Chief Economist Joe Pickard makes a guest appearance to discuss the key takeaways from the event and overall market conditions. He reviews what the experts have been saying about what is happening, challenges facing the industry,... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling: A preview of next week’s Commodity Roundtables Forum A closer look at U.S. unemployment figures, and what end of pandemic benefits mean to the overall economy And an overview of transportation safety resources for the industry. Related stories: Economy Continues to Make Gains Amid Closure of Pandemic... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling: Breaking news out of the West Coast involving a state ruling The intrinsic link between sustainability and ESGS With the Commodities Roundtables coming up, a look at one of the moderators And recycling played a big role in the development of the winner of the hit show... Read more »

In this edition of This Week in Recycling … ISRI recognizes a lt. governor with the Recycling Impact Award; We will go inside the latest efforts by recyclers to fight materials theft and connect with law enforcement; and Look at the latest legislative proposal from Capitol Hill aimed at reforming ocean shipping. Related Resources: Nungesser... Read more »

On this episode of This Week in Recycling … Recycling goes primetime on a hits show from NBC ISRI modifies its position on product stewardship And we take a look at how sustainability benefits the recycling industry. Related Resources: “Making It” Contestant Shows the Value of Recycling ISRI Modifies Policy to Ensure Recyclers’ Access to... Read more »

In this episode, This Week in Recycling … Dives into the truck driver shortage, what is causing it, and what the outlook may be. Goes back to school! Just in time for the new school year, one company is taking advantage of ISRI’s K-12 school curriculum to provide support for their local district. Listen for... Read more »