The relationship between recyclers and law enforcement is important, and one that is critical in the fight against scrap theft. ISRI is fortunate to have established great relationships with law officers over the years through the outreach work of its members engaging and connecting at the local level. ISRI’s Director of Law Enforcement Outreach Brady... Read more »

With metal prices dramatically increasing over the first two months of 2021, ISRI Chief Economist Joe Pickard provides insights into the economic drivers. He delves into the impacts of Coronavirus, China, manufacturing needs, and transportation bottlenecks on the recycling industry. Pickard also provides a forecast for what is ahead for the markets.

Throughout the country ISRI members have been hard at work advocating on behalf of the industry, and working to secure essential economic contribution resolutions. The list to date of states that have adopted resolutions includes Massachusetts, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana, and Georgia. In this episode of Scrap Chat, ISRI Vice-Chair Colin Kelly, of ISRI member Schnitzer Steel... Read more »

ISRI is known as being the Voice of the Recycling IndustryTM. This includes representing recyclers in front of lawmakers, regulators, and other government officials. To provide a framework for what the industry’s legislative and regulatory priorities are each year, the ISRI board passes an advocacy agenda. This framework is critical especially at a time when... Read more »

ISRI Vice President of Membership Brianna Gianti and Kripke Vice President Marvin Finklestein, co-chair of ISRI’s Membership Committee, join the latest edition of Scrap Chat to talk about value. The value of being a member of ISRI, how the networking and resources help take both companies and individuals to the next level, and the family... Read more »

In the fourth episode of Scrap Chat, we caught up with ISRI’s Chief Economist and Director of Commodities Joe Pickard to discuss his outlook for the recycling commodity markets in 2021. Looking at numerous factors, Joe provides insight into some of the challenges recyclers may face, and opportunities recyclers can benefit from this year, in... Read more »

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It’s safe to say that we are in a completely different world than we were a year ago. A much more virtual world. What does this mean to ISRI and our members? In the third episode of ISRI’s Scrap Chat podcast, ISRI President Robin Wiener joins us to discuss ISRI’s 2021 priorities, and strategies for... Read more »

Recycling is essential and so are the working men and women who power this industry. The scrap recycling industry and ISRI members have done a good job following and adapting to the guidelines and expectations that the CDC, OSHA, and other state & local governments have put on them in regards to Covid. With that... Read more »

ISRI Chief Lobbyist Billy Johnson joins the first-ever Scrap Chat Podcast to discuss how the incoming Biden Administration and new Congress will impact the recycling industry. Johnson discusses what he views to be some of the new priorities, how ISRI is addressing them, and what listeners can do. The Scrap Chat podcast series is part... Read more »