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(April 23, 2026 – Washington, DC) – On April 13, 2026, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors approved the proposed revisions to the ferrous special scrap tire specification. As per the Rules Governing the Procedures for the addition, amendment, or withdrawal of Specifications set forth in ReMA’s ISRI Specifications, a public comment period for this...

Though he probably wouldn’t have used the term “recycling,” it’s likely that American revolutionary Paul Revere was a recycler. According to environmental historian Carl Zimring, Revere had a recycling yard in colonial Massachusetts, and he made use of it. “The British Crown forbade the colonies from manufacturing iron into new, finished wrought iron goods,” he...

Based in Peoria, AZ, Atlas Metal Exchange LLC sources metals with reliable grading, transparent logistics, and fast documentation for mills and processors worldwide. The recycled metal trading and export company has been in business for a few years and over that time has been strong sourcing networks and export channels. ReMA News spoke with Shashi...

(April 22, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has released a new Economic Impact Study on Earth Day, underscoring the essential role recycled materials play in powering American manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and advancing environmental sustainability. The study, conducted independently by John Dunham & Associates, measures the industry’s full footprint across the U.S. economy...

(April 22, 2026 – Washington, DC) – On April 13, 2026, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors approved the addition of the specification Ginger to ReMA’s ISRI Specifications. As per the Rules Governing the Procedures for the addition, amendment, or withdrawal of Specifications set forth in ReMA’s ISRI Specifications, a public comment period for this...