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September 20, 2021

Management Systems Are the Answers to the Two Biggest Industry Issues

By: dree
Recycling Industry Issues, RIOS™ Certification Process

If you have paid attention to any industry news right now, there are two specific topics that come up in every meeting; Environmental Justice, and Insurance.

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October 7, 2016

Not All Material is Created Equal – Why Health & Safety and Environmental Sustainability Matter in Recycling

By: dree
Environment, Recycling Industry Issues

On National Manufacturing Day, it is important to remember that manufacturing and recycling are a perfect match. Manufacturers make the products that get recycled, scrap is generated from the manufacturing process and gets recycled, and then manufacturers buy commodity grade recycled product to make new things. None of those examples even take into account the packaging materials that also can be recycled.

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March 31, 2016

RIOS™ Prepares for ISRI 2016

By: dree
Recycling Industry Events, Recycling Industry Issues, RIOS™ News

As the ISRI Convention and Exhibition approaches, RIOS™ staff are busy preparing to ensure that RIOS™ has its biggest presence to date. In addition to a wide range of RIOS™-focused sessions, and some exciting announcements, you will see RIOS™ throughout the entire event.

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March 29, 2016

Facing Challenging Times: How RIOS™ Can Help

By: dree
Recycling Industry Issues, RIOS™ News

By now, there is no one associated with the recycling industry that hasn’t been negatively affected by low commodity prices, or the unpredictability associated with those prices. From facilities, to equipment providers, everyone shares the burden. It is, however, in times like these that your RIOS™ QEHS Management System best provides value to your facility.

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March 28, 2016

Raising the Bar: Why the Standard is Being Revised

By: dree
Environment, Recycling Industry Issues, RIOS™ News

By now you have seen many references to the RIOS™ revision. We have sought your feedback, and now we are beginning to provide educational programming so that you, the implementers, are prepared for what’s coming. Before we get too deep into the details, it is important to first understand the purpose behind the revision. 

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