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How ReMA Members Can Recognize and Respond to Mental Health Needs in the Workplace
Before becoming ReMA’s Senior Director of Safety, Jerry Sjogren was the safety director at EL Harvey and Sons. As he built trust among employees, they began coming to him with major life problems and mental health concerns. “I listened and tried to do what I could, but I knew we needed outside services to assist...
How Recyclers Can Honor Law Enforcement During National Police Week 2026
This ReMA News article about National Police Week was written by Todd Foreman, ReMA’s Senior Director of Law Enforcement Outreach Originally established by a presidential proclamation from President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 and a week of observances recognizing officers who have given their...
New ReMA Member Spotlight: Arthur
Cargo theft and supply chain crime costs an estimated $35 billion a year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Most of it now happens through identity fraud, fictitious pickups, and impersonation. The tools that exist today verify the company, not the driver and the truck that show up in the operation. New ReMA member...
ReMA Members Work Hand-in-Hand with Law Enforcement on Materials Theft Cases
This past month, Todd Foreman, ReMA’s Senior Director of Law Enforcement Outreach, assisted law enforcement and insurance investigators in locating the correct owners of copper cathodes and nickel ingots by reaching out to a network of helpful ReMA members. “This is just one example of how ReMA members are able to collaborate well with law enforcement and insurance investigators to...
Engaging with the Next Generation of Recyclers: How ReMA Members Can Help Their Local Communities
Engaging with your local community doesn’t need to be complicated. Take it from ReMA member Saren Weinstein Schapiro, a second-generation leader at M&M Recycling. This past month she and the team at M&M Recycling wrapped up an outreach program with a local school that not only helped young students develop their entrepreneurial skills but also...
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