In this episode: A look ahead at the work ISRI will be doing on Capitol Hill this year; A preview of some of the value-adds at ISRI2022; and We’ll hear more about one of the over 30 sessions you’ll have a chance to attend. Related Articles ISRI’s 2022 Advocacy Agenda Adds Focus on Shipping Reform,... Read more »

In this episode: A big win for plastics recyclers as New Jersey passes sweeping postconsumer recycled content requirements; ISRI’s economics team stares down the crystal ball for what we can expect in 2022; and A member company takes care of its workforce during COVID, then reaches out to share its PPE with local schools. Related... Read more »

In this episode: The chair of ISRI2022 talks about safety, sessions, and more; Why you should look in the farthest corners when recycling electronics after the holidays; and The Supreme Court stays OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard requirements for COVID vaccinations at large companies. Related Articles ISRI Convention Chair Shares Excitement About ISRI2022 Returning In-Person Holiday... Read more »

In this episode: Federal agents visit a recycling facility to learn about recovered coins; How inflation and interest rates could affect your business this year; and Staying active in the recycling industry beyond retirement. Related Articles Member Facility Tour Highlights Legitimacy of Recyclers’ Mutilated Coins Inflation, Interest Rate Increases Could Influence Recyclers’ Business Decisions ISRI’s... Read more »

In this week’s episode: One of ISRI’s wide-ranging programs matches Women in Recycling with mentors all over North America; ISRI is now accepting applications for Young Executive of the Year; and A recycler who’s known in the industry and beyond for his many businesses and acts of giving puts on a crypto miner’s helmet.  ... Read more »

In this episode of This Week In Recycling… The House passes legislation to put more teeth in U.S. oceangoing shipping enforcement; ISRI joins other Associations urging Congress not to raise taxes on family-owned businesses; and Speaking out to get exemptions in the tariffs against shredder wear parts imported from China. Related Articles Ocean Shipping Reform... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling … ISRI’s Vice President of Conventions has a preview of ISRI2022; State lawmakers get an education about recycling and tour a facility; and ISRI members light up the night near the White House while raising awareness of recycling. Related Articles Convention Director Reflects on Changes Over the... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling … America Recycles Day is a time to acknowledge all the people in the recycling industry that are giving new life to old items; ISRI’s chief lobbyist talks about an important part of the new $1 trillion U.S. infrastructure law; and The Environmental Protection Agency announces its... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling … The infrastructure bill makes it out of Congress with programs for recyclers that ISRI advocated for; The Mint’s Mutilated Coin Redemption Program draws the attention of Capitol Hill; ISRI gets facetime with state lawmakers at their national gathering; and Two new online courses let you learn... Read more »

In this episode of This Week in Recycling … Registration opens for ISRI2022. We hear about some of the new features of the upcoming convention and expo; Conducting facility tours for local leaders can make a meaningful impact on future legislation; and What the latest moves by the Biden administration mean for recyclers. Related Articles... Read more »