Press Releases

(Washington, D.C. – March 9, 2026) – On February 12, 2026, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors approved revisions to single and dual inbound residential specifications and the Preamble of the Guidelines for Paper Stock. As per the Rules Governing the Procedures for the addition, amendment, or withdrawal of Specifications set forth in ReMA’s...

(March 2, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that VALIS will be the inaugural sponsor for ReMA’s Women in Recycling Council from March 2026 through March 2027. VALIS, a leader in material analysis and software solutions for the recycled materials industry since 2022, will proudly support ReMA with this...

(Washington, D.C. – February 19, 2026) – Following approval by the Nonferrous Division on October 9, 2025, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors will consider the following addition to the existing nonferrous specifications. New Specification:Ginger Shredded Aluminum Cast More information about the rules governing the procedures from the addition, amendment, or withdrawal of ReMA’s...

Scholarships Support Dependents of ReMA Member Companies (Washington, D.C. – February 4, 2026) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced that its chapters awarded a record $210,500 of scholarships in 2025. The scholarships were awarded to 102 students enrolled in accredited educational institutions across the United States. “Reaching this record-breaking scholarship milestone is a powerful...

(January 29, 2026 – Washington D.C.) – The Recycling Education & Research Foundation (RERF) has opened submissions for the Peter J. Avagliano Award. Now in its second year, the Award was established by the family of Peter J. Avagliano to honor his memory and 53-year career as a major figure in the recycled materials industry....