The Lead: Myles Cohen has been named the next recipient of the ReMA Paper Stock Industries (PSI) chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award in memory of Phil Alpert. Cohen will receive the award Oct. 28, during the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference (PPRC) in Chicago. The Spotlight: Cohen is founder and managing director of Circular Ventures LLC…
The Lead: At ReMA’s Fall 2026 Meeting, “Cargo Theft: Protecting Recycled Materials in Transit” offered practical insights into protecting high-value materials and strengthening supply chain security. Why It Matters: Cargo theft is an increasingly sophisticated interstate and transnational crime that disrupts supply chains, endangers workers and threatens businesses—including recycled materials companies—across the country. This panel…
Conversations Shaping the Future of Recycled Materials Leaders who can navigate change, drive innovation and bring new perspectives to a rapidly evolving landscape will shape the future of the recycled materials industry. 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…
Andrew Lincoln has been named the third recipient of the Robin K. Wiener LAKES (Leadership, Achievement, Knowledge, Excellence and Service) Award, presented by the Recycled Materials Association’s (ReMA) Great Lakes Regional affiliated chapters. Lincoln received the award on Wednesday, August 19, in Sandusky, Ohio, during the ReMA Great Lakes Regional Conference. Lincoln is a managing partner at Erie-based Lincoln Recycling, a ReMA member company,…
In the recycled materials industry, legacy isn’t just about the businesses built—it’s about the values passed down. Many of ReMA’s past chairs have watched their children step into the family business—and into active leadership within the association itself. In this new series, we connect with ReMA leaders and the next generation carrying that family legacy…
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.” …