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Safety Practices for Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a “chirping” sound,...
Bluewater Battery Logistics Announces Partnership with Dupré Logistics

On Monday, February 10, Bluewater Battery Logistics, an international battery lifecycle management company, announced an official partnership with Dupré Logistics, a privately held transportation company specializing in innovative logistics solutions. Bluewater provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), integrators and dealers of electric vehicles (EV), and industrial lithium batteries with logistics service, to help navigate the battery...
Understanding How Responsible End Markets Impact Recyclers Beyond MRFs

Responsible End Markets (REM) requirements in state packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are poised to change the post-consumer recyclables ecosystem through new reporting and audit requirements throughout the supply chain. Steel mills, aluminum mills, glass beneficiation plants, plastics reclaimers, and paper mills—plus all brokers and intermediate suppliers that move material between MRFs and these...
Michigan Company Collaborates with Local Recyclers and Manufacturers to Turn Recycled Plastic Into New Products

In August 2023, Jared Seifert and Lauren Copping, two 2018 graduates from Kendall College of Art and Design, launched Design Declassified, a company that aims to turn recycled plastics into 100% recycled sheet materials that can then be used to make new products such as countertops, furniture, lighting, and home goods. “During a trip to...
ReMA Launches New Membership Directory and Industry Guide

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) is excited to announce that the association will launch a new online members-only directory in March 2025. The online directory is a comprehensive listing of member contact information, products, and commodities. Used daily by members to build business contacts, the directory is one of the most valuable benefits of ReMA...
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