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Videos in "About Recycling"
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Recycled Material Making a Difference in Our Lives
Recycled materials provide a renewable source of high-quality materials for everyday items and essential infrastructure. From farms to hospitals, from schools to... more
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The Lifecycle of a Car
A car's journey begins well before it hits the assembly line. It starts with valuable recycled commodities including a plastic bottle, aluminum can, washing machine, and... more
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The Shredder Story: A Revolution in Recycling
Learn all about shredders from start to finish, including how they operate, their role in the industry, and what material they produce.
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Youth Engagement: Incorporating Recycling in STEM Education
ISRI in partnership with JASON Learning has launched a recycling education campaign for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The campaign includes... more
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2020 State of Recycling Address
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) joined by the U.S. Senate Recycling Caucus hosted its State of Recycling Briefing. Held virtually in 2020, the State... more
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Recycling Is Essential
Recycling is needed to provide the material that is repurposed to create thousands of new products, goods or other materials we use in our everyday life. Recycled... more
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Recycling: A Career for the Future
Recycling is more than a career; it is a way of life. Those who have enjoyed a career in the industry share a special bond. They are loyal to each other, the industry,... more
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The Economics of Successful Recycling
What makes for successful recycling? Hint: It is more than just placing an item in the blue bin. For recycling to take place, the material needs to be processed, and... more
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Recycling’s Economic Impact: Job Creation
The U.S. recycling industry plays a prominent role as an economic leader, job creator, and major exporter. The people and firms that purchase, process, and broker old... more
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