Press Releases

(August 4, 2025 – Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 25th the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) submitted comments to the Department of Energy (DOE) in response to its Request for Information (RFI) regarding the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment. In the comments, ReMA shared that the recycled materials industry is vital to the U.S. manufacturing...

Modifications Reflect Current Market Trading Practices for HDPE and Film Plastics   (July 31, 2025 – Washington, DC) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) have released the latest updates to ReMA’s ISRI Specifications and the APR Model Bale Specifications. Following a collaborative development process between the two organizations...

(July 30, 2025 – Washington, D.C.) – Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) President Robin K. Wiener today released the following statement, after President Trump announced action to address the national security threat of copper imports, as part of the Section 232 investigation: ReMA is grateful to President Trump and his Administration for recognizing that the data...

(July 29, 2025 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycling Education & Research Foundation (RERF) announced today that it is accepting applications for its Veterans Stipend Program. The $2,500 stipend provides financial support to veterans enrolled in a formal training or licensing program. The funds can be used to cover expenses unrelated to tuition that are often not permitted...

(July 28, 2025- Washington D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today announced Nidhi Turakhia as the second recipient of the Robin K. Wiener LAKES Award. Named in honor of ReMA President Robin Wiener, and presented by the ReMA Great Lakes Regional affiliated chapters, the Award was created to recognize a ReMA leader who is a role...