REDWAVE has announced a dynamic shift in leadership with the appointment of Martin Weiss as CEO REDWAVE Solutions US LLC, Business Development for REDWAVE – Machines, Competence Center REDWAVE and Julian Tauterer as COO of REDWAVE Solutions US LLC. Weiss has been a key part of REDWAVE since 2010, bringing more than 15 years of…
In many parts of the country road construction season is beginning. It is a good time to review work zone safety with your drivers, even if they have experience and training. Work zones present challenges that drivers of all experience levels must be concerned about as we move through this active road construction season. Driving…
On May 12, 2025, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors approved changes to the Guidelines for Recycled Plastic and Inbound Residential Dual and Single stream MRF specifications in the ReMA’s ISRI Specifications. As per ReMA’s bylaws, a public comment period will remain open for 30 days after approval of the following specifications (please direct…
Following approval by the Nonferrous Division on May 11, 2025, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors will consider the following addition to the existing nonferrous specifications at the upcoming Board meeting in Nashville, TN on July 15 or July 17. New Specification: Vesper: Can be made up of aluminum sheet, extrusion, and/or plate…
On Tuesday, May 20, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it has updated the inspection program that directs agency enforcement resources to establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses based on injury and illness data submitted in accordance with OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements. The Site-Specific Targeting program is OSHA’s primary…
On Wednesday, May 7, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced Samsung Electronics as the recipient of the association’s 2025 Design for Recycling (DFR) Award. Lauded as ReMA’s most-prestigious honor, Samsung is being recognized specifically for its Galaxy S25, one of its latest flagship smartphone models. “Through the design of its Galaxy S25, Samsung has proven…
A deep dive into the importance of a hazard communication program for your employees.
On Thursday, April 17, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced July 13-19 as this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, a safe-driving enforcement and outreach initiative aimed at improving driving behaviors through education, traffic-enforcement strategies and driver interactions with law enforcement. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S….
Creating, implementing, and sustaining an effective EHS safety culture is an essential component of any organization because it prioritizes employee well-being, reduces workplace accidents and injuries, enhances productivity, and fosters a positive work environment, ultimately leading to a more successful and productive organization. Meet with the Team There are many strategies for successfully developing safety culture…
Owens Corning is marking a significant industry milestone with the successful completion of a commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt from recycled shingles. The trial, which was completed at the company’s Summit, IL. shingle plant, is the company’s most recent step toward its aspiration to divert two million tons of shingles from landfills…
As temperatures rise and excavation projects increase, prioritizing safety is crucial. April is National Safe Digging Month, a time to raise awareness about excavation hazards and the risks of striking underground utilities and pipelines – also known as “dig-ins.” In the U.S., more than 550 “dig-ins” occur every day* – each posing serious dangers to…
On Tuesday, March 25, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced that ReMA President Robin Wiener received the inaugural Award for Recycling Leadership 2025 from the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF). The GRF Award for Recycling Leadership recognizes industry leaders for their contributions and dedication to the importance of recycling globally. “Robin has been an outstanding leader…