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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 &...

Before becoming ReMA’s Senior Director of Safety, Jerry Sjogren was the safety director at EL Harvey and Sons. As he built trust among employees, they began coming to him with major life problems and mental health concerns. “I listened and tried to do what I could, but I knew we needed outside services to assist...

This ReMA News article about National Police Week was written by Todd Foreman, ReMA’s Senior Director of Law Enforcement Outreach Originally established by a presidential proclamation from President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 and a week of observances recognizing officers who have given their...