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The week of March 23, ReMA President Robin Wiener and ReMA Chair Colin Kelly traveled first to Brussels and then to Hamburg, Germany to participate in meetings focused on strengthening global collaboration and addressing emerging challenges facing the recycled materials industry. In Brussels, Wiener and Kelly attended meetings at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR),...

On Tuesday, March 17, ReMA and the Congressional Recycling Caucus hosted the “America is Made with Recycled Materials” event at the Rayburn House Office Building.   Moderated by Cheryl Coleman, ReMA’s Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Safety & Sustainability, the session focused on how recycled materials strengthen American manufacturing and domestic supply chains. Speakers included Andy Golding, Chief Strategy Officer at Kripke...

(March 24, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that Chih-Hsuan (Sandy) Pierce has been named the 2026 Young Executive of the Year, recognizing her contributions to her local community and her dedication to creating opportunities for mentorship in the recycled materials industry. The award will be presented on April 15 at the ReMA 2026...

Based in Nixa, Missouri, ReMA member Renewable Recycling Services provides recycling solutions for ferrous and nonferrous commodities. ReMA News had the chance to chat with Brandon Engels, CEO of Renewable Recycling Services, and learn more about the company, how they decided to join ReMA, some of his goals, and where he thinks the industry will...

(Washington D.C. – March 20, 2026) – Following approval by the Ferrous Division on February 11, 2026, The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors will consider revisions to the ferrous special scrap tire specification. Current Specification: Ferrous- Special (Scrap Tire) Proposed Revisions: The percentage of rubber and fiber for tire wire specifications will ultimately be...