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PUBLIC NOTICE: ReMA Board to Consider Addition to Nonferrous Specification
(May 21, 2025- Washington, D.C.)- Following approval by the Nonferrous Division on May 11, 2025, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) Board of Directors will consider the following addition to the existing nonferrous specifications at the upcoming Board meeting in Nashville, TN on July 15 or July 17. New Specification:Vesper: Can be made up of aluminum sheet,...
NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons Highlights Recycling’s Vital Role in Manufacturing at ReMA2025
On Wednesday, May 14, the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) hosted National Association of Manufacturing (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons as he addressed ReMA2025 attendees and provided remarks on the state of the manufacturing industry. “Recycling is a vital part of manufacturing—and for manufacturing to prosper in the U.S., we need a comprehensive strategy from...
OSHA Updates Inspection Program to Focus on Workplaces with Highest Injury, Illness Rates
On Tuesday, May 20, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it has updated the inspection program that directs agency enforcement resources to establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses based on injury and illness data submitted in accordance with OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements. The Site-Specific Targeting program is OSHA’s primary...
Samsung Electronics Receives ReMA Design for Recycling Award
(May 7, 2025 – Washington, DC) The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) today announced Samsung Electronics as the recipient of the association’s 2025 Design for Recycling (DFR) Award. Lauded as ReMA’s most-prestigious honor, Samsung is being recognized specifically for its Galaxy S25, one of its latest flagship smartphone models. “Through the design of its Galaxy S25, Samsung has proven to be a leader in integrating design for recycling principles...
Behind the Booth: ReMA2025 Sponsors Preview – GreenSpark
Excited to explore ReMA2025 – 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 ReMA2025. GreenSpark – Jules Arthur, Director of...
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