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Owens Corning Announces Industry-First Shingle Recycling Milestone

April 10, 2025 | Featured | Industry News |
Owens Corning is marking a significant industry milestone with the successful completion of a commercial-scale trial to manufacture shingles using extracted asphalt from recycled shingles. The trial, which was completed at the company’s Summit, IL. shingle plant, is the company’s most recent step toward its aspiration to divert two million tons of shingles from landfills...

What’s New and Exciting at ReMA2025 with Convention Chair Andy Cohen

April 9, 2025 | Featured | ReMA2025 |
From thought-provoking educational sessions and networking opportunities, to engaging speakers and a new pavilion dedicated to safety; ReMA2025 – The Show has a lot to offer the recycled materials industry. There will be so many events, activities, and educational sessions to explore, so ReMA News had a chance to sit down with ReMA Convention Chair...

Call Before You Dig: Six Tips to Avoid Buried Utilites

April 9, 2025 | Featured | Safety |
As temperatures rise and excavation projects increase, prioritizing safety is crucial. April is National Safe Digging Month, a time to raise awareness about excavation hazards and the risks of striking underground utilities and pipelines – also known as “dig-ins.” In the U.S., more than 550 “dig-ins” occur every day* – each posing serious dangers to...

ReMA to Recognize Industry Titan Steve Levetan with Lifetime Achievement Award

April 8, 2025 | Featured | ReMA2025 |
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that it will recognize Steve Levetan with its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at ReMA2025 in San Diego. Levetan will be honored for his years of advocacy work within the recycled materials industry and community. “Steve’s commitment to advocating on behalf of recyclers is truly unmatched,” said ReMA President...

Springtime Safety Tips for Your Facility

April 7, 2025 | Featured | Safety |
With springtime already underway and warmer weather on the horizon, it’s important to stay hydrated and cool as well as vigilant against insect bites and allergies. Use the tips below from the ReMA Safety Team to ensure that when you engage in spring activities, you do so safely or not at all. General Tips Before...

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