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In this episode of Pile of Scrap, host John Sacco welcomes Collin Kelly, the newly appointed chairman of the Recycling Manufacturers Association (ReMA). Dive into the significant rebranding efforts from ISRI to ReMA and discover the strategic reasons behind this pivotal change. Collin shares his vision for enhancing the industry's appeal to policymakers by shifting the narrative towards hot-button topics like the Green Deal, electric vehicles, and decarbonization, rather than traditional recycling terms. Collin discusses his commitment to nurturing the next generation of industry leaders, emphasizing the importance of involving more people in ReMA's committees and board meetings. Tune in to gain insight into how these initiatives not only aim to reshape the industry’s image but also ensure its sustainability and relevance in today’s rapidly evolving environmental landscape.

Join John Sacco in the latest episode of "Pile of Scrap," co-hosted by the esteemed Cozzi brothers, Frank and Albert. Together, they delve into the transformative journey of the recycled metals industry across three generations. From evolving practices at recycled metal facilities to shifts in industry dialogue and their visions for the future, this episode looks at where we've been and where we're headed in the recycled metals industry.

Tune in as host John Sacco sits down with Susie Burrage OBE, the current President of BIR, for an insightful conversation on the organization's future. Learn about the exciting release of 'Recyclist,' a hard copy magazine diving deep into the latest developments in the waste and recycled metals industry. From discussing BIR's growth to exploring Susie's vision for its future, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about sustainability and the recycling sector.

Join John Sacco as he sits down with Lisa and Stuart Kagan. From their early days working at the grassroots level of the recycled material industry to spearheading innovation, the Kagans share their journey of building BUDDY — a unique marketplace designed by recyclers, for recyclers. Dive into their inspiring story of persistence, innovation, and how they are shaping the future of recycling with BUDDY. Tune in to discover how the Kagans are turning challenges into opportunities in the world of recycling!
 
BUDDY is an exciting new trading platform for recyclers worldwide. Buddy is the world’s first relationship-led marketplace built for scrappies, by scrappies. Metal recyclers are able to list their material in a few seconds and instantly have it sent out to some of the world’s top buyers for each commodity.

Live at ISRI 2024, top-ranked Economist and Futurist Jason Schenker joins John Sacco as they discuss the current Geopolitical state, the U.S. economy and inflation rates. They also dive into a possible “Cold War 2” scenario and what that means for the Metal Recycling Industry.

Join John Sacco, former ISRI chairman, as he interviews current ISRI chair, Brian Hennessy. John and Bryan discusses his term as ISRI chairman, and the experience Brian has had over the last two years. They discuss current, past and future of ISRI and his thoughts as the outgoing chairman of his final convention.