This Week in Recycling

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.