Press Releases

(August 25, 2025-Washington, DC) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) recently updated the ReMA’s ISRI Specifications to include the board-approved addition of ‘Vesper’ to the aluminum specifications. Details are as follows: Vesper Can be made up of aluminum sheet, extrusion, and/or plate grades (wrought aluminum) segregated from Zorba or Twitch. The material must be dry, and not contain more than...

(August 13, 2025- Washington, DC)- The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today released the following statement praising the relaunch of the bipartisan Congressional Recycling Caucus featuring Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI), David P. Joyce (R-OH), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Marinette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) as Co-Chairs. “The recycled materials industry is thrilled that another group of lawmakers recognizes that our...

(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...