This Week in Recycling

This week in recycling we chat with Nick Herndon, recipient of the Recycling Education and Research Foundation’s (RERF) inaugural Peter J. Avagliano Award.

This week in recycling we celebrate Skullcandy being honored as ReMA’s inaugural Corporate Leadership & Innovation Award recipient. We also look at the newly announced Packaging Recyclability Advancement Task Force, of which ReMA is a part, and take a deep dive into hazard communication programs and their role in workforce safety.

This week in recycling we look at ReMA’s celebration of Earth Day 2025 highlighting the industry’s environmentally responsible role in manufacturing. We also share tips for National Work Zone Awareness Week, and look at the important role of personal protective equipment (PPE).

This week in recycling we speak with 2025 ReMA Young Executive of the Year Eds Harding about his background, leadership in the recycled materials industry, volunteer work with ReMA, and what the Young Executive of the Year Award means to him.

This week in recycling we chat with ReMA’s 2025 Convention Chair Andy Cohen about why ReMA2025 is a must-attend event for anyone in the recycled materials industry. From new offerings like the Safety First Plaza and ReMA2025 Live! at The Show to impactful educational sessions, networking, and our sold-out exhibit hall, ReMA2025 has something for everyone.

This week in recycling we celebrate ReMA’s Robin Wiener being honored with the inaugural Award for Recycling Leadership 2025 from the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF). We also highlight the 2025 Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) Silent Auction, and why you should bring law enforcement to driver trainings.

This week in recycling we celebrate recent ReMA recognition for excellence in membership and rebranding. We also highlight the value of hiring students and recent graduates at your company, and ReMA member Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations’ new location.

This week in recycling we highlight ReMA’s chapters and regions, and efforts to increase engagement in 2025 and beyond.

This week in recycling we highlight ReMA’s 2025 Congressional Fly-In, during which more than 150 recyclers from across the country met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Continuing with advocacy, we also discuss how ReMA members are partnering with the Florida Recyclers Association on key industry advocacy efforts.

This week in recycling we highlight strategies to help prevent cargo theft in the recycled materials industry. We also share information on understanding truck driver ergonomics.

This week in recycling we discuss how responsible end markets impact recyclers beyond MRFs, and we connect with Michigan company Design Declassified, which works with local recyclers and manufacturers to turn recycled plastic into new products. We also highlight very important safety practices for smoke alarms.

This week in recycling we highlight ReMA’s New Membership Directory and Industry Guide, which launches in March. We also learn more about the legacy of Peter J. Avagliano, and the Recycling Education and Research Foundation’s new award is in his honor. Lastly, we share details on Sims Metal’s recently awarded grant for rail upgrades at its Chesapeake, VA facility.

This week in recycling we highlight ReMA’s 2025 Design for Recycling Award, which is now open for submissions. We also discuss key safety topics for driver training, and Cyclic Materials recently received investment from InMotion Ventures.

This week in recycling we highlight ReMA’s partnership with JASON Learning to offer ReMA members the opportunity to sponsor a school in their community. We also look at ReMA’s advocacy outlook and forecast regarding chemical recycling, and the removal of two devices from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) list of registered electronic logg...

This week in recycling we highlight RERF’s new propane program tailored specifically for the recycled materials industry. We also share winter safety tips including how to avoid frostbite and winter security risks.

This week in recycling we check in with ReMA Senior Director of Law Enforcement Outreach Todd Foreman about his work in 2024 including travels and spreading the word about Scraptheftalert.com, and plans for 2025.

This Week in Recycling we discuss how to sell safety when recruiting long haul drivers, How ReMA's pathways program is creating opportunities for a new generation of recycling industry workforce, and the EPA’s proposed draft for a 2026 multi-sector general permit for industrial stormwater discharges.

This week in recycling we learn about the Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) and its goals for 2025. We also learn more about ReMA joining a coalition urging ILA and USMX to return to negotiations, and safety tips to prepare your car for the winter.

This week in recycling we celebrate Rematter becoming the first ReMA visionary sponsor for 2025. We also congratulate ReMA members named to the Recycling International top 100 list. Lastly, we highlight a recent letter ReMA and more than 60 others signed onto, urging the passage of two bipartisan recycling bills.

This week in recycling we share how ReMA’s Sustainability Intern got her introduction to the industry through our 2022 Video and Poster Contest! We also highlight ReMA’s participation in an association book drive, and our EV technician course.

This week in recycling, we celebrate America Recycles Day by honoring Senator Tom Carper for his work and dedication in support of the industry. We also share ReMA member Redwood Materials recovers and recycles lithium-ion batteries after accidents and natural disasters, and tips to help you share the road safely.

This week in recycling we highlight ReMA member CW Metals celebration of their participation in ReMA’s Inclusion Cohort Pilot Program. We also look at SOLARCYCLE’s new Georgia facility, and celebrate the opening of ReMA2025 registration!

This week in recycling we connect with ReMA member Bulrushed Books on how they are giving new life to old books through recycling. We also hear about ReMA member AIM Recycling’s recent family day, and we highlight the importance of developing a robust emergency response plan.

This week in recycling we celebrate ReMA VP of Membership Brianna Gianti being recognized with the 2025 Association Trailblazer award. We also hear about the newly opened Mercedes-Benz battery recycling facility in Germany, and we discuss having an employee designated as a driver supervisor to detect the use of a controlled substance or alcohol and request a DOT reasonable suspicion test.

This week in recycling we highlight safety tools for working in the fall, tips to help you stay aware of phishing attempts, and what to look for in a new driver trainer.