The U.S. recycling industry, like most other export-involved industries across the country, is facing severe challenges with port congestion, shipping bottlenecks, and related direct and indirect costs. With over 30% of the recycling industry being export-involved, these issues have had a major impact in the ability of businesses in our industry to operate in a... Read more »

Dating back to FDR it has become somewhat of a tradition to measure a new administration by its first 100 days. The Biden Administration just passed this milestone at the end of April. Listen to ISRI’s Vice President of Advocacy Adina Renee Adler discuss what the Administration has done during this time that impacts the... Read more »

ISRI 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree David Borsuk joins Scrap Chat to talk about his career, and his journey within ISRI. David share insight on his commitment to industry safety and lessons he’s learned along the way, as well as the importance of ISRI involvement. Congratulations David!

The Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization associated with ISRI. The Foundation’s mission is to “sponsor projects which promote public awareness, education, research and the advancement of recycling.” As the Foundation’s primary way of receiving money, the proceeds from the annual silent auction go on to sponsor projects which help... Read more »

ISRI 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Shelley Padnos joins Scrap Chat to talk about her career, and her journey within ISRI. Shelley shares lessons she’s learned along the way, as well as insight on how to make the most of your ISRI experiences. Congratulations Shelley!

2021 ISRI Young Executive of the Year Award recipient Dan Garvin joins us for this special episode of Scrap Chat. Dan talks the importance of recognizing the work of young executives in the industry, as well as providing a platform for growth and opportunity. Dan also discusses his start in the industry, and the joys... Read more »

This week President Biden unveiled the American Jobs Plan, a 2 trillion dollar infrastructure and jobs plan. In this episode of Scrap Chat, ISRI Chief Lobbyist Billy Johnson joins us to discuss the American Jobs Plan and what it means for the recycling industry, as well as other happenings on Capitol Hill you should be... Read more »

From machine operators, to CEO’s, marketing and communications, safety, human resources, finance, traders, and more, women operate in every capacity in the recycling industry. It is important that as we work to increase employment and visibility of women in the industry, we also increase the number of female leaders in recycling. Continuing with our celebration... Read more »

March is Women’s History Month. In recognition of the important role of women in the industry, this episode is all about women in recycling. Specifically, the benefits of ISRI’s women in recycling council, and the importance of having a group dedicated to providing a platform for women in the industry to thrive and grow. In... Read more »

In the latest episode of Scrap Chat, ISRI Director of Government Relations David Eaton discusses the American Rescue Plan. The latest of three COVID relief bills to be passed by Congress, the American Rescue plan third COVID-related relief bill approved by Congress to provide additional funding for federal, state, and local pandemic response programs and to... Read more »