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How the Federal Reserve’s Decision to Lower the Federal Funds Rate May Impact Recyclers

October 29, 2025 | Featured | Markets |
On Wednesday, October 29, the Federal Reserve lowered the Federal Funds Rate by 25 basis points, lowering the target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. This is the second consecutive meeting that the FFR was lowered by 25 basis points. However, the 2-year treasury rate, and other rates, have moved very little during both of these...

Best Strategies and Tips to Stay Safe on Halloween

October 29, 2025 | Featured | Safety |
Halloween is a time for fun and spooky celebrations and activities, but it can also be a time for some truly scary personal and fire safety hazards. As Halloween nears, take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains fun and fire safe: Photo by Julia Raasch on Unsplash.

ReMA New Member Spotlight: Commodities United LLC

October 27, 2025 | Featured | New Member Spotlight |
New ReMA member Commodities United LLC has a collective 20+ years of experience in the metals market, allowing them to act as a trusted intermediary for traders, producers, and consumers. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the company trades a variety of primary metals including aluminum, copper, tin, nickel, and zinc. The company is owned and founded...

New Chinese Import Restrictions on Recycled Dry-Milled Pulp May Impact Recyclers

October 27, 2025 | Advocacy | Featured | International Trade | ReMA |
On Thursday, October 9, the Chinese government announced new requirements for recycled dry-milled pulp imports, which could significantly impact trade for ReMA members. Importers will now need to specify whether the material was milled using dry or wet processing methods, and Chinese authorities will be authorized to conduct on-site shipment inspections. This measure is intended...

From Shredder Tours to Recycling Podcasts – How ReMA Participated at the 2025 Eco Expo Brasil

October 27, 2025 | Advocacy | Featured | ReMA |
From October 21 to October 23, ReMA President Robin Wiener had the opportunity to travel to São Paulo, Brazil to attend the 2025 Eco Expo Brasil and engage with ReMA’s Brazilian counterparts at Instituto Nacional da Reciclagem (INESFA). Eco Expo in Brazil is the largest trade fair in Latin America. It focuses on recycling, sustainable...

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