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Meet Clare James Johnson, ReMA’s New Vice President of Communications
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, ReMA welcomed Clare James Johnson as the new Vice President of Communications. Johnson has more than 20 years of experience scaling and transforming brands, developing communications strategy, and leading high performing teams, most recently as Managing Director of Communications at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). ReMA News chatted with Johnson...
ReMA to Recognize Recycling Industry Leader Jay Robinovitz with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
(March 11, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that it will recognize Jay Robinovitz with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at ReMA2026 – The Show in Las Vegas. Robinovitz will be honored for his years of leadership and innovation in the recycled materials industry. “Jay embodies the very best of...
Perspective from an Industry Leader: ReMA’s Robin Wiener Lessons Learned
In recognition of Women’s History Month, ReMA President Robin Wiener shares some of the major lessons she’s learned through her experience in the recycled materials industry. This is an excerpt from Wiener’s remarks in January at Suresh Gyan Vihar University in Jaipur, part of a special program organized by MRAI for female students throughout Jaipur...
Remembering Donald Alan Lewon
Donald Alan Lewon was born on August 23, 1936, in Lewistown, Montana, to Harry and Florence Shuman Lewon, joining his sister, Laura Ann. He lived in Lewistown, enjoying the small-town life, until different business interests got his father to move the family to Salt Lake City in 1950. Don passed away on March 5, 2026. Don went...
Public Notice: ReMA Board Approves Updates to Single, Dual Inbound Residential Specifications and Paper Stock Guidelines
(Washington, D.C. – March 9, 2026) – On February 12, 2026, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors approved revisions to single and dual inbound residential specifications and the Preamble of the Guidelines for Paper Stock. As per the Rules Governing the Procedures for the addition, amendment, or withdrawal of Specifications set forth in ReMA’s...
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