This Issue in Scrap May/June 2008 International Issue Navigating the Maze of U.S. Export Controls Scrap exporters must understand the numerous U.S. export laws so they don't break them, even unintentionally, and have to pay the consequences. By Matthew West Seeing Green in Alang Can India's shipbreaking industry meet higher environmental and safety standards and still make a profit? One company is going to find out. By Tom Mele 2007 Commodity Market Wrap-Up Despite last year's economic disturbances (namely, the subprime mortgage crisis), most commodities—including scrap—enjoyed unprecedented demand and prices. By Robert J. Garino

An Evolving Approach to Electronics
China is addressing its growing volume of electronic scrap by building vast e-recycling operations and planning for a high-tech processing future.
By Adam Minter

Commodity Spotlight: Ferrous
Shipping ferrous scrap in containers has revolutionized that commodity’s export market. The trend appears to be here to stay, though it doesn’t make sense for all processors.
By Kim Fernandez

Appetite for Destruction
Data destruction is a hot niche for electronics recyclers, who may find their existing refurbishment and commodity recovery practices can help their customers meet information security regulations.
By Theodore Fischer

Safety Series: Steering Safety in a New Direction
Long considered the scrap industry’s forgotten workforce, truck drivers are overlooked no more thanks to ISRI’s new transportation safety program.
By Lindsay Holst

Equipment Focus: Mechanical Magnet Controllers
Scrap operators value these devices because of their straightforward operation and reasonable cost. Learn how they work and what factors to consider when buying one.
By Jim Fowler

ISRI 2008 Convention Highlights
At its 20th-anniversary convention, ISRI marked its rich history and made history in terms of record attendance and its largest expo ever.