Press Releases

(Washington D.C. – March 20, 2026) – Following approval by the Ferrous Division on February 11, 2026, The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors will consider revisions to the ferrous special scrap tire specification. Current Specification: Ferrous- Special (Scrap Tire) Proposed Revisions: The percentage of rubber and fiber for tire wire specifications will ultimately be...

(March 18, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – Leaders across the recycled materials industry are uniting to celebrate Global Recycling Day on March 18, highlighting the essential role recycling plays in driving manufacturing growth, strengthening supply chains worldwide, and powering essential infrastructure. Led by the Global Recycling Foundation and supported by founding sponsor organizations including the Recycled Materials...

(March 11, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that it will recognize Jay Robinovitz with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at ReMA2026 – The Show in Las Vegas. Robinovitz will be honored for his years of leadership and innovation in the recycled materials industry. “Jay embodies the very best of...

(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...