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This article is adapted from a keynote address delivered by Emily Sanchez, ReMA Chief Economist, during ReMA2026 on April 15, 2026. In her address, Sanchez offered a powerful shift in perspective. Amidst a sea of turbulent headlines—inflation, tariffs, and geopolitical unrest—Sanchez invited attendees to look at the economy from “the Moon.” From that distance, the weather...

In the recycled materials industry, we often say that “Every Day is Earth Day.” Last week, San Antonio-based Monterrey Metal Recycling Solutions (MMRS) put that mantra into action with a community-wide celebration. MMRS kicked off its week-long Earth Day celebration with a carnival style, family-friendly event where employees invited their families to a behind the...

During the week of April 20, 2026, industry leaders, safety professionals, and federal officials gathered in Washington, D.C. for the OSHA Workers Memorial Safety Summit. The Recycled Materials Association’s (ReMA) Safety Outreach Manager, Holly Brownell, attended the event to engage with OSHA staff, brainstorm future programming, and exchange insights. These types of opportunities put ReMA...

Though he probably wouldn’t have used the term “recycling,” it’s likely that American revolutionary Paul Revere was a recycler. According to environmental historian Carl Zimring, Revere had a recycling yard in colonial Massachusetts, and he made use of it. “The British Crown forbade the colonies from manufacturing iron into new, finished wrought iron goods,” he...

Based in Peoria, AZ, Atlas Metal Exchange LLC sources metals with reliable grading, transparent logistics, and fast documentation for mills and processors worldwide. The recycled metal trading and export company has been in business for a few years and over that time has been strong sourcing networks and export channels. ReMA News spoke with Shashi...