Press Releases

(August 5, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) President Robin Wiener today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s temporary final rule restricting exports of black mass and tungsten products:  “ReMA supports efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals and recognizes the importance of ensuring the U.S. has reliable access to the materials needed...

((July 14, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) –  As voters head toward the 2026 midterm elections and Washington prepares for a new Congress, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today released its 2026 Advocacy Agenda, outlining the policy priorities needed to strengthen America’s infrastructure and secure its economic future. America is made with recycled materials — from...

(July 9, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today released new industry guidance to help recycling operations prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond to fire risks. Approved by ReMA’s Board of Directors at its Winter Meeting in February and renewed at its Summer Meeting in Detroit last week, the guidance provides a practical framework for...

(June 4, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) President Robin Wiener today released the following statement in response to Rep. Haley Stevens’ (D-MI) introduction of the Secure Aluminum Supply Chains Act:  “ReMA appreciates Rep. Haley Stevens’ continued focus on ensuring U.S. aluminum producers have the feedstock necessary to support domestic production with the...

(May 21, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) President Robin Wiener today released the following statement in response to House Energy and Commerce Committee passage of H.R. 2145, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA): “ReMA applauds the House Energy and Commerce Committee for advancing the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R....