Plastics
The plastics recycling industry plays an important role in helping to capture and process end-of-use plastics to be used again. This provides enormous benefits to the environment in many ways. Plastics that can be recycled are processed for use in food and beverage containers, household products, medical equipment, construction materials, and other materials. New ways of using recycled plastics are constantly being developed from use in composite lumber to asphalt in parking lots.
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Recycled Plastic
Recycling plastic saves natural resources, reduces energy costs, and strengthens the economy. From clothing to furniture, toys to cooking utensils, medical equipment to construction material, products made from recycled plastic are appearing everywhere, in both the most common and unexpected places
Plastic Facts
- Recycled plastic uses 88 percent less energy than sourcing new plastic from primary materials.
- Recyclers sort plastic by color using optical technology combined with air jets.
- Recycled plastic is often turned into small pellets that can then be melted down and molded to make new products.
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The Power of Recycling
Recycled materials are a big part of life. We help make items that you use and depend on every day. From the wiring and plumbing in your home, to the coffee maker that gets your day started. From the roads, bridges, and highways you travel on, to the schools our children learn in – maybe even the laptop or smartphone you’re reading this on. They all likely contain recycled material.
Our Impact
The recycled materials industry provides a renewable, resilient source of raw materials for manufacturing, and we’re constantly growing and evolving to better impact and serve the world around us.
Economic Impact
Recycled materials are resilient, strengthening the economy. Explore the industry’s economic benefits.
Environment & Sustainability
Recycling protects natural resources through sustainable alternatives, creating less dependence on scarce resources.
Advocacy
ReMA’s advocacy efforts highlight the role of recycled materials in our economy, environment, supply chain, and beyond, at all levels of government.
Safety & Compliance
Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services including in-person and virtual options.
