ISRI Rebrand: Association announces rebrand to be announced at April conference
Las Vegas, Nevada — After more than 35 years as the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the organization has announced a rebrand. The new name and brand identity will be unveiled on April 18, 2024, at the ISRI 2024 Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas during the convention closing general session, reported ISRI in […]
On the Educational Docket: OARA discussion topics include features on the future; EVs and profitability; succession planning and more
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is set to host its annual Convention and Trade Show next week, where you’ll find dozens of opportunities to learn about leading your business into profits and progress; all the technological advancements of vehicles today and much, much more regarding the current and future use of […]
Team with Tandem: Repurposing plastics with Tandem Recycling
Montreal, Quebec — If you have automotive plastics you don’t know what you do with—give Tandem Recycling a call. Tandem Recycling collects end-of-life automotive plastics for recycling, where the company then turns it into remanufactured plastic resin. Remanufactured plastic resin can be used in injection molded products like auto parts, industrial components, pallets, tank containers, […]
Hot Topic: OARA roundtable on green recycled parts; event guest list filling up
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) will host a roundtable discussion on the use of green recycled parts, based on findings from its study alongside U.K.-based firm Oakdene Hollins. The invitation-only discussion on the benefits, costs, obstacles and opportunities to increase the use of green recycled parts in Ontario will take place […]
Automotive Recyclers’ Association whitepaper highlights impact of unreliable health data on BEV lifecycle
Virginia, United States — The Automotive Recyclers’ Association (ARA) and Rejoule, a company dedicated to battery diagnostic technologies, have released a joint whitepaper to detail the complexities currently surrounding the management of electric vehicles through their lifecycle—particularly the scarcity of resources available for end-of-life EV battery management in the current market. The companies stress that […]
A Trip Across the Pond: OARA announces 2024 auto recycling trip to England
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced a proposed itinerary for a trip to England to sightsee and visit English automotive recyclers. The initial itinerary notes that the trip—taking place June 15 to 23—is a “cross the pond learning opportunity to see how (England) processes vehicles, prepares for electrification, and to […]
Tire Troubles: Research from the Recycled Rubber Coalition estimates 12 percent increase in scrap tires with greater EV adoption
Toronto, Ontario — The Recycled Rubber Coalition has released a white paper that estimates a 12 percent increase in scrap tires following the greater adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The paper, “An Unexpected Electric Vehicle Environmental Problem With Common Sense Solutions,” specifically examines how the rapid adoption of EVs will potentially lead to an increase […]
Get Connected Today: International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling to meet for virtual webinar
Toronto, Ontario — The International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling’s (IRC) first online meeting is scheduled for today, February 15, at 10 am EST. While the meeting was originally scheduled to be in person, the global pandemic has limited travel options for some attendees. However, Steve Fletcher notes that “the very intent of the IRT—to collaborate […]
Vegas Bound: Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries 2024 Convention & Expo to be held in Las Vegas April 15-18
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries (ISRI) will host its 2024 Convention and Exposition from April 15 through April 18 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Touted as the largest recycled materials industry event in the world, ISRI says the event will bring more than 6,000 industry professionals together […]
Battery Benefits: New Jersey establishes EV battery recycling legislation
New Jersey, United States — The U.S. state of New Jersey’s Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act has been passed and approved as of January 8, 2024, marking the first American state to create industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The act requires manufacturers to be responsible for the collection and management […]
