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While ReMA2026 has wrapped up, the momentum from the Convention continues through the Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) Annual Silent Auction, where several items and chapter experiences are still available for bidding. Every bid supports RERF’s critical work to strengthen the future of the recycled materials industry through public awareness, education, and research that...

Based in Austin, TX, Metalnomad LLC represents a new concept of mobile foundry complexes that integrate induction furnaces, CNC machines, fiber lasers, filtration systems, solar panels, and artificial intelligence. ReMA News spoke with Atajan Rustamov, Founder & CEO of Metalnomad LLC, about his short-term and long-term goals for the company, how he decided to join ReMA, and...

Recycling access for paper cups has reached a new milestone in the United States. According to the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), 20% of the U.S. population now lives in communities that accept both hot and cold paper cups for recycling — a fourfold increase from roughly 5% a decade ago. Reflecting this growth, ReMA added paper...

From May 12-14, Justin Short, ReMA’s AVP of State Affairs, Chris Flock, ReMA’s Director of Membership, and several ReMA members represented ReMA’s Tire and Rubber Division at the U.S. Tire Manufactures Association’s 10th Tire Recycling Conference held in Denver, CO.  The conference drew stakeholders from across the end of life tire value chain, including tire recyclers, haulers, equipment and service providers, manufacturers, retailers, and state regulators, to discuss...

Strong U.S. infrastructure depends on a strong recycled materials industry that supplies the essential raw materials to power American manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and modernize our economy. As United for Infrastructure launches its 14th Annual Infrastructure Week on May 18-22, progress on Capitol Hill is highlighting the vital role recycled materials play in sustaining the nation’s infrastructure.  Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act &...