NCSL Legislative Summit

Scrap recycling will be in the spotlight at the NCSL Legislative Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 19-22, 2014. You will not want to miss this opportunity to show state policymakers how their actions and legislation impact your business. If pictures speak more than a 1,000 words, then the Scrap Recycling Exhibit Hall Lunch at the NCSL Summit will speak volumes about your livelihood and you will want to be part of it so you can share your experience and story.

There is no better or cheaper way to get in front of more than 1,200 state policymakers in one place to help spread the message that Recycling is Bigger than the Bin! The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit is the perfect event for ISRI's members to showcase their business operations while being part of a larger movement to convince legislators, educators, and law enforcement that the scrap recycling industry is an economic and environmental boom for our local communities. Many of the 5,000 legislators, staff, officials, business representatives, union members, and others interested in public policy who attend the Summit think nothing more about recycling other than the little collection bin that “magically” empties itself and makes them feel good for filling it up. Where the material goes after the bin no one knows, just as they don’t know where end of life vehicles, tires, plastics and other valuable commodities go…unless you tell them.

This will be the industry’s second year sponsoring the NCSL Exhibit Hall Luncheon and we're planning to make it an even bigger success than last year in Atlanta. ReMA members and Summit attendees alike were wowed by how the industry transformed the historically drab luncheon into an interactive opportunity to see and learn about the industry. This year, ReMA will have commodity displays featuring recycling equipment and pre- and post-recycled materials, but this all hinges on ReMA members being available to explain how recycling operates in the legislators' districts. Members can also guide attendees through the displays before and after the luncheon, as ISRI's exhibitor booth is located directly adjacent in the main exhibit hall.

The Summit gives you the chance to build industry recognition and support by networking with more than 1,200 state lawmakers and staff in one location. Wondering whether the legislators who make the laws that directly impact your company understand what the recycling industry is? Help make sure they do! ReMA is sponsoring the Late Night event on the 20^th and the Exhibit Hall Luncheon on Thursday, August 21, and legislators need to hear directly from ReMA members about the vital roles they play in the community, economy, and environment. ReMA members can still get the Advanced Foundation rate of $960 by registering online; just be sure to select "Foundation Sponsor" and "Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries" from the drop down list.

Can't make it for the entire meeting but interested in helping at the lunch? Volunteers for the Exhibit Hall Luncheon can get a free pass for the event! Just be sure to let Danielle Waterfield and Justin Short know if you'll be attending or have any questions about the Summit or events.