URG Releases Auto Recycling Training Program

United Recyclers Group has released a training tool designed to promote understanding of the modern automotive recycling industry.

Prepared by the URG Advisory Group, a collection of almost 25 experts representing all aspects of automotive recycling , information providers, auto insurance, and collision and repair industries, the comprehensive presentation is aimed at a number of audiences.

The PowerPoint presentation, "Green, Lean, and Sustainable: The New Era of Automotive Recycling," is available from URG.

"The launch of this training tool is another major achievement for URG," says Michelle Alexander, URG Executive Director. "It fills a crucial need, and we expect it to be used extensively by recyclers as well as others in the collision and repair and insurance industries. The automotive recycling industry is changing dramatically, and it’s important for everyone to understand who we are today. Automotive recycling is green, it is sustainable, and it is very cost-effective. Our quality is top notch, and the use of our original equipment recycled parts means the insurance industry, body shops and the end customer all need to know that they are getting best in class when they buy recycled. This presentation does that, and more."

The ARA will be using this training tool as a component in a comprehensive nationwide legislative program designed to help elected officials and others in government understand the automotive recycling industry."

Consolidated recyclers are on board too, says Mary Lou Silveira, director of sales and marketing for Greenleaf Auto Recyclers and URG Advisory Group member. She says "this training tool is a great first step in bringing the recycling industry together to continue to develop the best practices and standards our industry can use to drive awareness in the collision and mechanical repair markets. I predict it is going to be used widely."

The PowerPoint presentation is expected to be available in several formats, depending on the audience and length of time available for the presenter. "Green, Lean, and Sustainable: The New Era of Automotive Recycling" covers the history of automotive recycling, highlights the benefits, explains the evolution of the industry, and describes a range of best in class processes. In addition, a number of focal points for the recycling industry are explained.

"What we are really trying to do with this presentation is get everyone up-to-date", say URG’s Michelle Alexander. "Most people still conjure up an image of the old-fashioned junkyard when they hear about automotive recycling. It’s important to change that misperception, and understand that our industry is green, lean, and sustainable. The URG Advisory Group has worked hard to produce an outstanding training tool, and we invite anyone interested to contact us for a copy." Inquiries should be directed to Michelle Alexander, URG by phone (303-367-4391) or e-mail michelle@u-r-g.com.

United Recyclers Group, LLC is a partnership of over 330 industry leading auto recyclers that work together to improve and modernize the automotive recycling industry.