With several natural disasters recently in the news, including storms, floodings and tornados, ReMA is there for its members and has a variety of resources to help you, your employees and your families stay safe. Tips to Stay Safe After a Disaster Wait until an area is declared safe by local authorities before returning to…
Women We Admire released its list of 2024’s Top Women Leaders in Michigan and the recycled materials industry’s Kari Bliss was listed along with titans from other industries including automotive and healthcare. “Being named one of the Women We Admire is a profound honor and a testament to the incredible journey I’ve had in the…
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) considers safety its number one core value, stressing the importance of doing things safely or not at all. One of the biggest safety concerns in most recycled materials facilities is preventing fires. With the concerns over industry fires due in part to the increase of lithium-ion batteries in the recycling…
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the ReMA Safety Team is pulling together information and resources to keep you, your family and your employees safe when using electrical equipment. While electric hazards are not the leading cause of on-the-job injuries, they are disproportionately fatal compared to other types of hazards. The key to preventing…
May is recognized as Mental Health Month and ReMA has gathered a variety of resources that can help members and their employees create and maintain a culture of well-being in the workplace. Mental health is an important component of overall well-being and is equally as vital as physical health for all employees. Mental health concerns…
It is time to get involved! ReMA’s new Chair Colin Kelly is looking forward to appointing many individuals from ReMA’s engaged membership to our standing committees. We want to make sure your voice is heard and you have every opportunity to participate within ReMA on issues and within the groups that are most important to…
The Monterrey Iron & Metal team celebrated Earth Day at Earth Day Fest in San Antonio with the goal of educating attendees about metal recycling. Many people know they can recycle plastic and paper but many don’t know how much metal in their day to day lives can be recycled, too. The team connected with…
Cirba Solutions, a battery recycling and management company, announced a considerable investment in sustainable battery recycling education. According to a press release from the company, they have launched a new initiative titled, “SustainABILITY 10,000,” to turn communities into educated eco-living experts. Cirba Solutions and its team will commit to 10,000 hours of community engagement, sustainable…
Schupan announced the appointment of Brandon Reid as the vice president of marketing-international for its Material Trading business unit. According to a press release from the company, Reid brings a wealth of expertise to the International Materials Trading team. Reid most recently served as the international trading manager at David J. Joseph for 14 years….
Monterrey Iron & Metal, a San Antonio institution since 1916, announced the appointment of Jordan Vexler as chief executive officer. According to a press release from the company, Vexler, who has served as chief operating officer of Monterrey Iron & Metal since 2008, steps into her new role with a steadfast commitment to environmental advocacy…
“How is everyone feeling this morning?” asked ISRI Convention Chair Stephen Moss to a packed closing session hall. “This marks the final general session of ISRI ever.” Moss’s words embodied the anticipation and energy in the air. With 6,794 attendees – the second consecutive year of setting a new record – ISRI2024 was a great…
What is the gap between brands and recyclers that needs to be bridged? The session started off with the panelists getting to the meat of the issue. The panel included Amy Uong, senior recycling manager at Nestle Nespresso USA, Jason Pelz, VP of sustainability-US, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean at Tetra Pak, Inc, Dan…