Author: Hannah Carvalho

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ReMA Engages with Automakers and Policymakers on Automotive Circularity, Electrification, and More
ByHannah Carvalho June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

On Wednesday, May 27, Cheryl Coleman, ReMA’s Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Safety, and Sustainability, and David Wagger, ReMA’s Chief Scientist/Director of Environmental Management, connected with OEMs, federal agencies, and research institutions during a meeting and site tour hosted by Toyota Motor North America and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) at M&M Auto Parts in Fredericksburg, VA….

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New ReMA Member Spotlight: Consolidated Coin Company Pvt
ByHannah Carvalho June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Based in New Delhi, India, Consolidated Coin Company Pvt Ltd is a leading integrated manufacturer and supplier of copper and copper alloy strips and other various alloys. ReMA News spoke with Kavita Rawat, General Manager at Consolidated Coin Company PVt about the company, how they decided to join ReMA, and what they’re excited about as…

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Advocacy | Commodities & Markets | Featured | International Trade

ReMA President Robin Wiener Elevates Importance of Market Access for Recycled Materials at BIR Gothenburg 2026
ByHannah Carvalho June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

“In an era defined by global disruption and uncertainty, one reality remains constant: the recycled materials industry depends on global market access,” said ReMA President Robin Wiener in her remarks during the International Trade Council (ITC) Session at BIR Gothenburg 2026. The ITC session explored how the recycled materials industry can navigate global trade disruptions and stricter raw material regulations. From June 1 to 3, Wiener, along with a delegation of ReMA leaders, members, and…

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Featured | Plastics | Regulatory Compliance | ReMA | Sustainability

ReMA Urges Members to Comment on Draft Responsible End Market Requirements That Could Shape Future Commodity Access
ByHannah Carvalho June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

New details about Responsible End Market (REM) requirements included in state packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are emerging across states and ReMA members need to know how they will be impacted. To support its members, ReMA has released a new online resource (member login required) with current news and details on REM requirements, including information about the draft REM Standard released by the Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the PRO for packaging EPR in six states. The draft is open for public comment until Tuesday, July 7. ReMA recommends…

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Commodities & Markets | Featured | ReMA | Roundtables

ReMA Opens Registration for the 2026 Recycling Market Roundtables in Chicago
ByHannah Carvalho June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Only three months away and the ReMA Roundtables event is again shaping up to be this year’s can’t miss event for recyclers to get together and set up the deals that will dominate the industry for the next year. From Wednesday, September 16, to Friday, September 18, traders, processors, and consumers across the U.S. and abroad will…

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Advocacy | Featured | International Trade | ReMA

ReMA Leaders Participate in Global Industry Advocacy at the BIR Gothenburg Spring Meeting
ByHannah Carvalho May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

From June 1 to 3, a delegation of ReMA leaders, members, and staff traveled to the Spring 2026 Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Convention and Expo in Gothenburg, Sweden to engage on the critical global issues shaping the future of the recycled materials industry. Trade restrictions and global market access for recycled materials will be major topics…

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New ReMA Member Spotlight: Mist Works
ByHannah Carvalho May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Based in Milton, Florida, Mist Works has been a manufacturing leader in the misting industry since 1998. The company is family owned and operated, building outdoor mist systems for industrial, commercial, hospitality, and residential industries. Their products are for cooling, humidification, odor control, dust suppression, and even fog effects. ReMA News spoke with Brad Ritter,…

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Featured | ReMA | RERF

Discover a New ReMA Chapter Event Through the RERF Annual Silent Auction
ByHannah Carvalho May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

While ReMA2026 has wrapped up, the momentum from the Convention continues through the Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) Annual Silent Auction, where several items and chapter experiences are still available for bidding. Every bid supports RERF’s critical work to strengthen the future of the recycled materials industry through public awareness, education, and research that…

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New ReMA Member Spotlight: MetalNomad LLC
ByHannah Carvalho May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Based in Austin, TX, Metalnomad LLC represents a new concept of mobile foundry complexes that integrate induction furnaces, CNC machines, fiber lasers, filtration systems, solar panels, and artificial intelligence. ReMA News spoke with Atajan Rustamov, Founder & CEO of Metalnomad LLC, about his short-term and long-term goals for the company, how he decided to join ReMA, and…

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ReMA’s ISRI Specifications Recognize Growing U.S. Paper Cup Recycling Access
ByHannah Carvalho May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Recycling access for paper cups has reached a new milestone in the United States. According to the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), 20% of the U.S. population now lives in communities that accept both hot and cold paper cups for recycling — a fourfold increase from roughly 5% a decade ago. Reflecting this growth, ReMA added paper…

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ReMA Showcases Advocacy Efforts at Annual Tire Recycling Conference
ByHannah Carvalho May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

From May 12-14, Justin Short, ReMA’s AVP of State Affairs, Chris Flock, ReMA’s Director of Membership, and several ReMA members represented ReMA’s Tire and Rubber Division at the U.S. Tire Manufactures Association’s 10th Tire Recycling Conference held in Denver, CO. The conference drew stakeholders from across the end of life tire value chain, including tire recyclers, haulers, equipment and service providers, manufacturers, retailers, and state regulators, to discuss…

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Recognizing Significant ReMA-Supported Recycling Legislation During Infrastructure Week 2026
ByHannah Carvalho May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Strong U.S. infrastructure depends on a strong recycled materials industry that supplies the essential raw materials to power American manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and modernize our economy. As United for Infrastructure launches its 14th Annual Infrastructure Week on May 18-22, progress on Capitol Hill is highlighting the vital role recycled materials play in sustaining the nation’s infrastructure. Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act &…

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