To be eligible for ISRI’s Design for Recycling® Award, a company’s product(s) must be designed/redesigned and manufactured to:
The following are examples of products made using the Design for Recycling concept. Each is a winner of ISRI’s prestigious Design for Recycling Award:
Lexmark Toner Cartridges Lexmark
Lexmark Toner Cartridges are designed with recyclability in mind by planning cartridge design and selecting materials that work well in Lexmark's recycling process for reusing and recycling all parts at Lexmark.
Nestlé® Pure Life® 700ml Bottle Nestlé Waters North America
The Nestlé® Pure Life® bottle being made entirely from recycled content, and features a state-of-the-art, pressure-sensitive label that releases easily during the wash stage of the recycling process
The Latitude 5590 Laptop and 5285 2-in-1 Dell, Inc.
The Latitude 5590 contains a removable battery, is free of harmful substance such as mercury, eliminated the use of glues and adhesives, contains a modular design making easier to access and disassemble, and uses standardized fasteners. The Latitude 5285 2-in-1 uses gold recycled from used electronic products.
2016 Curved Full HD TV (UN55K6250) Samsung
The 2016 Curved Full HD TV incorporates easy-to-disassemble, snap-together parts that are made with minimal chemical content. The snap closures eliminate the use of many screws, making it easier for recyclers to disassemble.
4K ULTRA HD OLED and LED TVs LG Electronics, Inc.
Award Milestones for ISRI2021 Convention and Exposition in San Diego.
Initial Call for Entries.
February 19, 2021
Deadline for submissions.
Request for additional information deadline.
March 15 - 19, 2021
Application review.
Notification to applicants.
April 24, 2021
Traditional award date for ISRI2021 Convention and Exposition in San Diego.