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How to Sell Safety When Recruiting Drivers

February 9, 2026 | Featured | ReMA | Safety | Safety First |
Most drivers want to work at a carrier that pays a decent wage, provides a safe and secure environment, and is compassionate. Many carriers are good at marketing the first of these when recruiting drivers but tend to not market the others. Do you have good and safe equipment? Driver frustration with vehicles and maintenance...

ReMA’s Women in Recycling Leadership Provide Perspective Ahead of ReMA2026

February 9, 2026 | Featured | ReMA | ReMA2026 | Women in Recycling |
From April 13 – 16 2026, ReMA2026 – The Show, Powered by ReMatter is taking over Mandalay Bay and bringing together close to 7,000 industry professionals.  To give attendees a sneak peek of the convention, ReMA News spoke with the co-chairs of ReMA’s Women in Recycling Council – Kimberly Scott and Mel Tally about the councils’ presence...

Behind the Booth: ReMA2026 Sponsor Previews – Jain Metal Group

February 9, 2026 | Featured | ReMA | ReMA2026 |
Excited to explore ReMA2026 – The Show’s exhibit hall but not sure where to start? No problem. ReMA News spoke with several of the convention’s top sponsors for a sneak peek at what attendees can expect from their booths and to find out what these companies are looking forward to at ReMA2026. Sanchit Jain, Executive Director, Operations – Jain...

ReMA Leads Packaging Discussions and More at Inaugural Future of Fiber Forum

February 4, 2026 | Advocacy | Featured | ReMA | Sustainability |
With the leadership of the Paper Division and PSI Chapter, ReMA hosted a successful inaugural Future of Fiber Forum event on Tuesday, January 27. The event brought together stakeholders from brands, packaging companies, MRFs, mills, and more to discuss the key issues facing the residential fiber recycling system. Attendees included representatives from Coca-Cola, Danone, Novolex,...

ReMA Chapters Set Scholarship Record in 2025

February 4, 2026 | Press Release |
Scholarships Support Dependents of ReMA Member Companies (Washington, D.C. – February 4, 2026) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced that its chapters awarded a record $210,500 of scholarships in 2025. The scholarships were awarded to 102 students enrolled in accredited educational institutions across the United States. “Reaching this record-breaking scholarship milestone is a powerful...

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