This Week in Recycling

Change from the Top: How Recyclers Can Support Employees Through Mental Health Concerns

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and ReMA has been highlighting a variety of resources that can help members and their employees create and maintain a c

What Goes Into a Successful ReMA-JASON Learning Partnership

On Thursday, May 7, ReMA’s New England Chapter hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of the Connecticut state JASON Learning Contest in partnership with the Boys and

Connecting Habitat Conservation, Human Rights, and Electronics Recycling

On Wednesday, April 22, Natalie Messer Betts, ReMA’s Vice President of Sustainability and Materials Systems, attended the Baker Institute’s Center for Energy Studies’ sec

Safety Tips and Tools for National Electrical Safety Month

May is National Electrical Safety Month, spearheaded by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which works to reduce fires, fatalities, injuries, and prop

The Economic and Sustainability Stories Go Hand in Hand: An Inside Look at ReMA’s New Economic Impact Study

ReMA has released a new Economic Impact Study on Earth Day, underscoring the essential role recycled materials play in powering American manufacturing, strengthening supp

The Road to ReMA2026: RERF's New Fundraiser and Silent Auction

The Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) is a nonprofit organization associated with ReMA. Since its founding, RERF has funded valuable industry research an

The Road to ReMA2026: Session Preview with Nidhi Turakhia

From April 13 – 16 2026, ReMA2026 – The Show, Powered by ReMatter is taking over Mandalay Bay and bringing together professionals in the recycled materials industry. To g

Introducing the Safety-First Stadium at ReMA2026

Industrial Athletes, recyclers show up every day ready to perform. The ReMA2026 Safety First Stadium, Presented by Omnisource, is all about giving them the training, t

Building Relationships with FBI National Academy Students

Todd Foreman, ReMA’s Senior Director of Law Enforcement Outreach, often attends the FBI National Academy Professional Development Days, organized by the FBI National Acad

"Don't Overthink It": Reflections and Advice From the 2026 Fly-In

On Tuesday, February 10, more than 120 recyclers from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to meet with lawmakers and legislative staff as part o

This Week in Recycling: Eco Expo Brasil, China’s New Import Restrictions, and Halloween Safety

On this episode of This Week in Recycling we cover ReMA President Robin Wiener’s recent trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil to attend the 2025 Eco Expo Brazil, how China’s new impo

This Week in Recycling: A Look into the South Carolina Association of School Administrators Partnership with ReMA

This episode of This Week in Recycling features a conversation with Dr. Quincie Moore, executive director of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCAS

This Week in Recycling: Pathways Program Places Talented Students at ReMA Companies

On this episode of This Week in Recycling, we chat with grad student Sarim Faheem about his experience participating in ReMA’s Pathways Program this past summer. The Path

This Week in Recycling: A Deep Dive into ReMA’s Sustainability Network

On this episode of This Week in Recycling, we chat with Abbie Webb and Stephanie McLarty, co-chairs of ReMA’s Sustainability Network. They share their thoughts about the

This Week in Recycling: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Best Young and Brightest Event

This episode of This Week in Recycling features a conversation with Neil Chalupa all about the 2025 Best Young and Brightest (BYAB) event that ran from August 13 to 15 in

Title: This Week in Recycling: ReMA Member Launches New Children’s Book Dinos in the Scrap Yard

On this episode of This Week in Recycling, we chat with Corey Cooper, Director of Marketing Ontario & USA at AIM Recycling about Dinos in the Scrap Yard: A Metal Recyclin

This Week in Recycling: ReMA Member Sunnking Participates in Safety Stand Down Week

This year, ReMA’s Safety Stand Down Week ran from Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 17. How did recyclers participate? This Week in Recycling we spoke with Robert Reed,

This Week in Recycling: Hawaii Pacific University Partners with ReMA Member to Transform Marine Debris

This Week in Recycling we chat with Mafalda de Freitas, environmental scientist at Hawaii Pacific University and megaplastic program director at the University’s Center f

This Week in Recycling: A Deep Dive into the WIR Mentorship Program

Now that ReMA’s Women in Recycling Council’s Mentorship Program application period has opened, we’re chatting with Sandy Pierce, who leads the program, and Nina Grimes, v

This Week in Recycling: NCSL Preview with Krista Ostuno

This Week in Recycling, ReMA member Krista Ostuno discusses the importance of ReMA’s presence at the upcoming National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) from Aug. 4