For Immediate Release 
January 14, 2014

Contact:
Mark Carpenter
MarkCarpenter@isri.org

ISRI Scrap Yearbook 2013 Now Available
Publication provides the most in-depth view of the industry to date

(Washington, DC) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today released its second annual ISRI Scrap Yearbook, providing the most comprehensive information and statistical look at U.S. scrap recycling, as well as more in-depth information about the industry as a whole, how it has evolved and operates and the scope of economic and environmental benefits recycling provides.

“Looking back, 2012 was a roller coaster year for both the recycling industry, and overall U.S. economy,” said Joe Pickard, ISRI’s chief economist. “The ReMA Scrap Yearbook 2013 shows in detail how the industry responded to the year’s challenges and what that means for the future. It contains a wealth of information that stands to benefit both industry veterans and those just starting out.”

2012 statistical highlights from the Yearbook include:

• 135 million tons of scrap metal, paper, plastics, electronics textiles, glass and rubber processed;
• 47 million metric tons of scrap commodities valued at nearly $28 billion exported to 160 countries;
• Nearly 463,000 directly and indirectly supported by the industry;
• More than $87 billion in economic activity generated; and
• More than $10 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue collected.

In addition, the Yearbook breaks down data by commodity and provides historical information on production, recovery and consumption; scrap trade flows; and scrap prices indexes.

“New this year, the Scrap Yearbook contains expanded information about global scrap flows, fast-growing segments of the industry such as electronics, and more,” said Pickard. “Readers will not only walk away with a better understanding of how the scrap industry functions, but also what scrap is, where it comes from, how it is processed, and who uses it.”

Copies of the Yearbook may be purchased online for a member rate of $4.95 or non-member rate of $14.95.

Members of the media may contact Mark Carpenter for a complimentary copy. 

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The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the Voice of the Recycling Industry™. ReMA represents more than 1,700 companies in 21 chapters nationwide that process, broker and industrially consume scrap commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics and textiles. With headquarters in Washington, DC, the Institute provides safety, education, advocacy, and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycling plays in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development.