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ReMA is the only global trade association for the entire supply chain of the scrap recycling industry. ReMA is also the primary organization for electronics recyclers, reburbishers, and ITAD companies to come together and grow their businesses through an active community.

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ReMA’s Electronics Division Is Guiding the Industry Into the Future

Just some of the overall member benefits include 75+ events throughout the year, lobbying and influence, regulatory and the international community to protect your businesses, and not to mention the opportunity to gain the data, insight, and expertise to stay ahead of your competitors.

ReMA members are welcomed to participate in the ITAD and Refurbishers Council – an open collaborative platform to:

Connect with industry executives committed to high integrity and quality deliverables
Develop and drive industry policies and practices
Network with peers & mentor the next generation of industry leaders

Additional industry engagement opportunities include:

Electronics Roundtable
Refurbishers Executive Summit
Electronics-focused events at the ReMA Convention and Exposition
Quarterly Board Meetings
100+ regional chapter events

ReMA has been instrumental in the development of meaningful certification programs for the electronics recycling, refurbishing, & repair industries. The most notable work is the development of both R2 and RIOS standards. In addition to these programs which have been vital to the growth & maturation of the electronics recycling & reuse space, ReMA has worked extensively to represent ITADs in the following ways:

Protecting Free and Fair Trade
Working with OEMs to increase recyclability & right to repair
Comprehensive Guidance on Worker Health and Safety
Development of Electronics Specifications
Conducting Industry Impact Studies, & Reporting the Results to Key Stakeholders
Highlighting the Importance of Sustainability and the circular economy

The ITAD and reuse community receive unmatched support in lobbying and legislation at the state, federal and international level with:

Trade and environmental issues
Right-to-repair, first-sale doctrine
Data security and privacy
Ability to participate in the Commodity-Based Divisions Trade Committee
The opportunity to define ESG Reporting

The opportunity to obtain data, guidance and help influence hot topics in the industry including:

Testing
ERP Systems
Repair
Resale markets
OEMs/Resale/Intellectual Property Protection
Market Trends
Market Verticals
Funding/Capital/Mergers

ELECTRONICS LIFECYCLE

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