The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Inc., is seeking nominations for its Sixth Annual Design for Recycling Award (DfR).
To be considered for the DfR Award, candidates must demonstrate progress toward ensuring the products they design and/or manufacture can be recycled safely and economically using existing recycling technologies and methods; eliminating or significantly reducing materials that may make recycling difficult, including hazardous or toxic materials; increasing the yield of a product’s recyclable materials; and increasing the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing process.
According to the association, in recognition of meeting these criteria, ISRI annually awards the “Design for Recycling Award” to companies that have actively incorporated DfR principles into their products and manufacturing processes. More information about principles and criteria can be found by clicking here.
ISRI President Robin Wiener says, “ISRI is looking for companies, designers and manufacturers who are making products and parts that can be recycled safely and with ease. Award recipients will be those who protect the environment, boost the economy and help consumers recognize the value in recyclable products and commodities. Making a priority of the ability to recycle a product or part should begin on the drawing board.”
“We are seeking businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations that understand recycling begins with design,” says Emanuel Bodner, chair of ISRI’s DfR Task Force. “Recycling is not just about taking whatever happens to be left over and making it new again; it’s about creating products with a sustainable life cycle that benefit the economy and the environment.”
Past winners of the award include Wind Simplicity, Coca-Cola Recycling Co., The Herman Miller Co., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hewlett Packard.
To nominate a company, contact Billy Johnson, ISRI’s director of political and public affairs, at 202-662-8548 or at billyjohnson@isri.org. More information is available at www.isri.org.