It’s no surprise that industries around the world are adopting technology. But how do new innovations like robots and data analytics fit into the recycled materials industry?

What are the secret forces that drive whether a product can be recycled? What if we could go back to the beginning? Instead of focusing on making a product first and figuring out how to recycle it last, we could simultaneously design the products and plan out how they will eventually be recycled. It’s an... Read more »

Welcome to Part 4 of ISRI’s special podcast series Jobs of Tomorrow. Each of these episodes is taken from corresponding video episodes of the docuseries Jobs of Tomorrow which can be watched in ISRI Studios. We have come to rely on electronic devices in almost every phase of our life. But what happens to those... Read more »

Welcome to Part 1 of ISRI’s special 6-part podcast series Jobs of Tomorrow. Each of these episodes is taken from corresponding video episodes of the docuseries Jobs of Tomorrow which can be watched in ISRI Studios. The recycled materials industry is much larger and more involved than you might realize. Recycling involves everything from electronics... Read more »

In recognition of America Recycles Day on Tuesday, ISRI Chief Lobbyist Billy Johnson spoke with Sen. Tom Carper D-Del, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and Co-Chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, about how recycling and recycled materials preserve our natural resources, support the supply chain, and protect the environment. Additionally,... Read more »

In this episode: What the U.S. midterm elections mean to recyclers; the answer may surprise you. ISRI adds its voice to those expressing concern over how the war in Ukraine is affecting world trade. A quality-assured global trading platform for recycled plastics means buyers will have access to environmentally sound materials. Related Articles ISRI Submits... Read more »

In this episode: A member company “washes” molecules to create renewable plastic for a huge range of products. A new generation of recycling leaders move into the C-suite. What’s on the minds of future executives as they plan to survive and thrive in the decades to come. Registration opens for ISRI2023 in Nashville. The industry’s... Read more »

In this episode: ISRI’s Paper Stock Industries Chapter shows leadership at an industry gathering in Chicago. The Western Regional Conference and ISRI Fall meetings: more than a day at the beach. ISRI wins awards for its communications outreach. Related Articles Paper Panel: Thanks to COVID, High-Quality Material for Recycling Is Scarce – Scrap News PSI... Read more »

In this episode: Recyclers collaborate with communities in New York to help battle the problem of materials theft with new tools. Innovation in recycling: A member is using artificial intelligence to recover more plastics. And the fall ISEC will update recyclers on the latest safety concerns and improvements. Related Articles Public Events Offer Opportunities to... Read more »

In this episode: As we wrap up National Manufacturing Week, ISRI’s economics experts weigh in on the state of the U.S. economy as it affects recyclers who feed it renewable materials. Environmental Justice is more than a high idea: It now has a dedicated office at the EPA. Two member companies partner with a city... Read more »