The ReMA Future of Fiber Forum

The ReMA Future of Fiber Forum

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Join us for the Future of Fiber Forum, a dynamic half-day virtual event designed to bridge the gap between the paper packaging and fiber recovery industries. Hosted by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), this forum brings together recyclers, packagers, brand representatives, consultants, and other key stakeholders for an interactive afternoon of industry insights, collaboration, and future trends discussions.

Through remarks from industry leaders, breakout discussions, and operator-led Q&A sessions, participants will gain a clearer understanding of fiber recovery market trends, changes in sortation technologies, developments in packaging, and the evolving pressures facing stakeholders . Insights from the event will inform future updates of ReMA’s Fiber Recycling Readiness Tool, a resource that assists packaging engineers and designers to understand fiber packaging’s compatibility with the current U.S. residential recycling system.

January 27, 2026 at 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

Attendance is free, but not without commitment, and space is limited. Applications are now closed to be part of this timely conversation on the current state of and the future of fiber packaging and recycling. ReMA will select applicants based on their role, expertise, and ability to contribute fully to the interactive event, and with an eye toward achieving a balance of industry perspectives among attendees.

If you missed the application deadline and would like to attend the event, please email [email protected].

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Speakers

Robin K. Wiener

President, ReMA

Bill Moore

President, Moore & Associates

Daniel J. Domonoske

Executive Vice President, Potential Industries

Scott Huffer

Principal Engineer, TOPPAN Packaging Americas

Kathy DeLano

Chair, ReMA Paper Division

Robb Espinosa

Senior VP of Operations, Circular Services

Megan Schulz-Fontes

Executive Director, Northeast Recycling Council

John Dunlap

Area General Manager, Pratt Recycling

Tara Fothergill

Community + Brand Director, Pact Collective

Daniel Liswood

Senior Project Director- Center for the Circular Economy, Closed Loop Partners

Leonard Zeid

President, Brokerage Division, Midland Davis Trading

Tentative Agenda

Welcome & Introduction

Speakers:
Robin K. Wiener, ReMA
Kathy Delano, Dixie Pulp and Paper
Leonard Zeid, Midland Davis

Producers and Recyclers: A Fireside Chat

Speakers:
Megan Schulz-Fontes, Northeast Recycling Council
Marty Seaman, RRS
Daniel Liswood, Closed Loop Partners

What Consumers Want: Consumer Brands & Packaging Engineers
Hear from consumer behavior and packaging experts on what is influencing packaging design trends, trade-offs when designing for recyclability and more.

Speakers:
Scott Huffer, Principal Engineer, Toppan Packaging
Tara Fothergill, Community & Brand Director, Pact Collective

Breakout Discussions

What Recyclers Need- Part 1: Pressure Points in Fiber Recycling
Fiber packaging recycling experts will talk through the top issues facing the field today, including 3D sortation, small formats, and polycoated paper.

Speakers:
Tamara Mayberry, VP Sales & Marketing, Pioneer Industries
Bill Moore, Owner, Moore & Associates

Breakout Discussions

What Recyclers Need: Part 2- Ask an Operator
This session will allow attendees to talk directly with MRF operators about fiber sortation technology, trends, contamination, end markets, and pain points.

Speaker:
– Dan Domonoske, Executive Vice President, Potential Industries
– Robb Espinosa, Senior VP of Operations, Circular Services
– John Dunlap, Area General Manager, Pratt Recycling

Closing Remarks & Feedback