Press Releases

(May 21 – Washington, DC) – On May 12, 2025, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors approved changes to the Guidelines for Recycled Plastic and Inbound Residential Dual and Single stream MRF specifications in the ReMA’s ISRI Specifications. As per ReMA’s bylaws, a public comment period will remain open for 30 days after...

(May 21, 2025- Washington, D.C.)- Following approval by the Nonferrous Division on May 11, 2025, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors will consider the following addition to the existing nonferrous specifications at the upcoming Board meeting in Nashville, TN on July 15 or July 17. New Specification:Vesper: Can be made up of aluminum sheet,...

(May 7, 2025 – Washington, DC) The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today announced Samsung Electronics as the recipient of the association’s 2025 Design for Recycling (DFR) Award. Lauded as ReMA’s most-prestigious honor, Samsung is being recognized specifically for its Galaxy S25, one of its latest flagship smartphone models. “Through the design of its Galaxy S25, Samsung has proven to be a leader in integrating design for recycling principles...

(March 25, 2025- Washington D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) is pleased to announce that ReMA President Robin Wiener today received the inaugural Award for Recycling Leadership 2025 from the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF). The GRF Award for Recycling Leadership recognizes industry leaders for their contributions and dedication to the importance of recycling globally. “Robin...

(March 18, 2025 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today celebrates the eighth annual Global Recycling Day by highlighting the recyclers who contribute to sustainable manufacturing, a resilient world economy, and essential global supply chain. “On Global Recycling Day 2025, we celebrate the critically essential work of the recycled materials industry and...