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(June 17, 2025 – Washington, DC) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that the nomination period for the second annual Robin K. Wiener LAKES Award is open. Named in honor of ReMA President Robin Wiener, and presented by the ReMA Great Lakes Regional affiliated chapters, the Award was created to recognize a ReMA...

On Thursday, May 12, 2025, Traxys, a global leader in the physical trading of metals and natural resources, Pure Aluminum, a fast-growing aluminum processor based outside Grand Rapids Michigan and Consortium Metals, a sales and marketing specialist in the secondary aluminum industry, announced a strategic partnership to recycle aluminum and manufacture value-added aluminum products. “Pure...

On Thursday, June 12, aluminum producer Constellium SE and TARMAC Aerosave, a pioneer in aircraft & engine storage, maintenance, and eco responsible dismantling, announced jointly the successful recycling and remelting of aluminum from end-of-life aircraft into new, high-performance material suitable for future aerospace applications. According to the press release, this milestone in sustainable aerospace innovation...

Marty Metro, Founder and CEO of UsedCardboardBoxes, is a firm believer in learning from your mistakes. In 2002, he launched Boomerang Boxes, a chain of eco-friendly retail stores that bought and sold used moving boxes, but after three years it became clear his attempt was premature, undercapitalized, and had major logistic flaws. “I was a...

Every August, organizations across the nation participate in Safe + Sound Week, a promotion organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Running this year from Aug. 11 to 17, Safe + Sound Week recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs. It also offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers...