Media Resources
ReMA’s Media Resources provide information about the recycled materials industry, U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, and the circular economy.
Recycled materials are essential inputs for American manufacturing, infrastructure and the products Americans use every day. ReMA represents more than 1,700 companies that recycle metals, paper, plastics, glass, electronics, tire and rubber, and other materials.
Whether you’re looking for industry data, an expert source, background on a policy issue or visuals for a story, ReMA can help connect you with the information and people you need.
Media inquiries
Contact ReMA for industry information, expert sources, policy background or visuals for a story.
Expert Sources
Find a ReMA Expert
ReMA experts can provide perspective on recycled materials, manufacturing supply chains, trade and tariffs, critical materials, battery recycling, fire safety, sustainability, economics and public policy.
Topics ReMA can comment on
Recycling & Manufacturing
How recycled materials serve as essential raw materials for U.S. manufacturers and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Trade & Tariffs
How trade policy, tariffs and international markets affect recycled materials businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
Critical Materials & National Security
The role of recycling in recovering critical minerals and strengthening domestic access to essential materials.
Battery Recycling & Fire Safety
Battery management, risks and challenges facing recycling facilities as battery use grows.
Economic Impact
The jobs, economic activity and manufacturing value generated by the recycled materials industry.
Sustainability & Resource Conservation
How recycling reduces the need for resource extraction and supplies renewable raw materials to manufacturers.
Industry at a Glance
Recycled materials are essential manufacturing inputs that supply U.S. and global manufacturers with metals, paper, plastics, glass, electronics and other materials.
The U.S. recycled materials industry generates $184 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than 603,000 jobs nationwide, according to ReMA’s 2026 Economic Impact Study.
$184B
in annual economic activity
603,000+
jobs supported nationwide
Recycling 101
New to the recycled materials industry? Start here.
ReMA’s resources explain how recycling works, how recycled materials move through the supply chain and why recycled materials are essential to American manufacturing.
How Recycling Powers Manufacturing
From collection and processing to mills, manufacturers and end products, recycled materials move through a complex supply chain before becoming new products.
Collection
Processing
Mills & Manufacturers
New Products
Background & Policy
Key Issues
Downloadable Resources
Media Assets
ReMA Logo
Download ReMA logos in approved formats for editorial use.
Executive Headshots
Download high-resolution headshots of ReMA leadership and subject-matter experts.
Industry Photography
Photos from recycling facilities, processing operations, recycled materials and ReMA events are available for editorial use.
Video & B-Roll
B-roll and video footage showing recycling operations, materials processing and the role of recycled materials in manufacturing.
Industry Graphics
Downloadable charts, infographics and visualizations illustrating the economic and manufacturing impact of recycling.