Press Releases

Through Strategic Partnerships, Hands-On Learning and Youth Engagement, ReMA Is Building the Next Generation Recycled Materials Workforce (November 13, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – Recycled materials are essential to American manufacturing, infrastructure and everyday products. Ensuring these materials continue to move through the supply chain requires a skilled, innovative workforce. This America Recycles Day, the...

(October 22, 2026 – Washington, DC) — The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that registration is open for the 2027 ReMA Show, taking place April 12–15, 2027, at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.  The ReMA Show, powered by ReSpark, is the world’s largest gathering of recycled materials industry professionals, bringing together more than 6,000...

High school students invited to explore local recycling systems and pitch creative, community-based solutions (October 15, 2026 – Washington, DC) —The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and Keep America Beautiful (KAB) today launched the Youth Recycling Challenge: Innovation in the Industry, a nationwide opportunity for high school students in grades 9-12 to research how recycling works...

Alongside Six Academic Partners Across Six States, Program Will Prepare the Next Generation of Circular Economy Leaders (October 1, 2026 – Washington, DC) — In partnership, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), announce the launch of a new pilot initiative: the Sustainable Materials Careers Program (SMCP). Building on the success...

(September 24, 2026 – Washington, DC) —The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and JASON Learning are excited to launch the 2026-27 Youth Recycling Contest, a national competition that empowers K-12 students across the country to become environmental leaders through research, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. This annual contest raises awareness about sustainability by encouraging students to explore...