The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a temporary final rule under the Defense Production Act (DPA) mandating a 100 percent domestic sales requirement for specified black mass and tungsten “waste and scrap products.” Under the rule, which is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register…
Conversations Shaping the Future of Recycled Materials The future of the recycled materials industry will be shaped by leaders who can navigate change, drive innovation, and bring new perspectives to a rapidly evolving landscape. Beyond the Yard is a thought-leadership series from the ReMA Young Executives (ReMAYE) Council featuring conversations with emerging industry leaders on leadership, business growth, industry challenges, and the future of recycled materials….
By: Chih-Hsuan (Sandy) Pierce The ReMA Women in Recycling Council’s (WIR) Mentorship Program began as a vision developed by WIR leaders Brandi Harleaux and Nidhi Turakhia in 2019–2020. In 2022, Sandy Brooks and Paula Summers brought that vision to life by launching the program. I had the privilege of supporting their efforts and later leading the…
Conversations Shaping the Future of Recycled Materials The future of the recycled materials industry will be shaped by leaders who can navigate change, drive innovation, and bring new perspectives to a rapidly evolving landscape. Beyond the Yard is a thought-leadership series from the ReMA Young Executives (ReMAYE) Council featuring conversations with emerging industry leaders on…
The ReMA Gulf Coast Region has selected 24 students as winners in its annual scholarship program. Each student will receive $2,000 to apply toward tuition at any accredited educational institution designed to meet the requirements for an academic, professional, or occupational degree for the 2026-2027 academic year. GCR awards scholarships to select students who are…
The ReMA Paper Stock Industries (PSI) Chapteris awarding $55,000 to 21 students in its annual scholarship program, matching its record total from last year. This year’s scholarship total includes one $5,000 grand-prize scholarship and 20 $2,500 merit scholarships. Notably, 2026 marks the debut of the Nini Krever Award for Academic Excellence, which is the PSI…
ReMA submitted a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment Subcommittee last week in response to a hearing examining legislation that would support domestic critical mineral recovery and recycling. In its letter, ReMA emphasized that the recycled materials industry is already a proven domestic source of critical minerals: “Recycled materials…are already embedded in American manufacturing and represent a ready-made solution to supply chain vulnerabilities.” …
Since it launched in 2019, ReMA’s Women in Recycling Council’s (WIR) Mentorship Program, in partnership with the ReMA Young Executives Council (ReMAYE), has connected emerging and established professionals across the recycled materials industry for meaningful mentorship, professional growth, and industry connection. WIR leadership matches participants together through thorough evaluation and a review of questionnaires answered…
“There’s a fundamental shift happening in the global automotive supply chain,” said Robin Wiener in her opening remarks at the automotive panel held during ReMA’s Summer Meetings in Detroit, MI. The panel brought together leaders from across the automotive value chain to discuss how recyclers and automakers can work together to strengthen supply chains, support manufacturing,…
From oppressive heat waves and hurricanes to insect bites and stings, there are a lot of factors recyclers need to pay attention to during the summer months. Luckily, ReMA’s Safety Team has you covered with tips and advice to ensure that when working in the summer, you do so safely or not at all. Insects…
Working safely in the summer doesn’t just mean staying hydrated and cool. Recyclers also need to be prepared for different types of adverse weather conditions. Use these tips from the ReMA Safety Team to ensure that when working in the summer, you do so safely or not at all. This is a good time of year for recyclers to review their action plans, particularly for inclement weather. Lighting storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes can crop up in certain parts…
David Wagger, ReMA’s Chief Scientist/Director of Environmental Management represented ReMA at Climathon Baltimore – Circular Solutions for All, to work with environmental policy practitioners on circularity and material challenges. “Climathon Baltimore presented a great opportunity for ReMA to engage with a broad range of non-profit organizations, academics, students, emerging leaders, and local, state, and federal governments around circular economy generally and recycling of electronics, infrastructure,…