ISRI’s Advocacy Agenda for 2021 emphasizes four broad issue areas affecting the industry: Recyclables are Not Waste, Market Access and Industry Growth, Policy & Regulation and Responsible Recycling.
ISRI prepared a comprehensive 2021 Advocacy Agenda that focused our efforts on four broad issue areas affecting the industry.
ISRI - through its combined network of national and chapter resources - tracked and reported on more than 500 state bills and regulations across the nation
ISRI advocated for the EPA to issue a clarifying memo with much-needed guidance for recyclers that routinely recycle vehicles containing airbags. These efforts proved successful when the EPA recently issued such a memo dated July 19.
From the moment rumors began circulating in May that China was considering banning certain scrap imports and severely restricting others, ISRI worked aggressively to activate the U.S. Government and other entities around the world
ISRI Opposes Export Controls in Comments with the Bureau of Industry Security.
Published by InsideSources, the latest op-ed by ISRI President Robin Wiener details the role of recycling in the preservation of tribal land, and providing a cleaner & safer alternative that can reduce the need for mineral extraction from the earth.
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On Jan. 18, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill establishing postconsumer recycled content [PCR] requirements for rigid plastic containers; glass containers; paper and plastic carryout bags; and plastic garbage bags.
ISRI PAC provides contributions to campaigns of members of Congress or candidates seeking federal elective office who have demonstrated a willingness to support recycling and ISRI’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
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Through its chapter network, ISRI tracks legislation and advocates for the industry across the states.
As a results of ISRI’s advocacy efforts, the U.S. Mint resumed its Mutilated Coin Redemption Program after a three-year suspension.
To combat the important issue of metals theft, ISRI has developed www.ScrapTheftAlert.com , an online theft alert system that is available to law enforcement, recyclers, and property owners – free of charge.