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This Week in Recycling is the podcast for the recycled materials industry, produced by the Recycled Materials Association.

  1. "Don't Overthink It": Reflections and Advice From the 2026 Fly-In

    20 HR AGO

    "Don't Overthink It": Reflections and Advice From the 2026 Fly-In

    On Tuesday, February 10, more than 120 recyclers from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to meet with lawmakers and legislative staff as part of ReMA 2026 Congressional Fly-In. On this episode of This Week in Recycling we chat with Boyd Jones, Director of Business Development and Public Relations at Michael Brothers Companies about his experience participating in the Fly-In, how to approach lawmakers and staffers with asks, and why it’s important for recyclers to engage in this type of advocacy effort.

    12 min
  2. This Week in Recycling: Eco Expo Brasil, China’s New Import Restrictions, and Halloween Safety

    30/10/2025

    This Week in Recycling: Eco Expo Brasil, China’s New Import Restrictions, and Halloween Safety

    On this episode of This Week in Recycling we cover ReMA President Robin Wiener’s recent trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil to attend the 2025 Eco Expo Brazil, how China’s new import restrictions on recycled dry milled pulp may impact recyclers, as well as tips and best practices to keep yourself and your family safe this Halloween season

    7 min
  3. This Week in Recycling: A Look into the South Carolina Association of School Administrators Partnership with ReMA

    22/10/2025

    This Week in Recycling: A Look into the South Carolina Association of School Administrators Partnership with ReMA

    This episode of This Week in Recycling features a conversation with Dr. Quincie Moore, executive director of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). In September, the SCASA hosted a roundtable that highlighted the recycled materials industry. The roundtable included a panel featuring ReMA members on the impact and opportunities for South Carolina industries and South Carolina school districts and a showcase of the winning posters from the first-ever South Carolina recycling poster contest, a statewide initiative designed to inspire students to explore the power of recycling and its role in building a sustainable future.

    10 min
  4. This Week in Recycling: Pathways Program Places Talented Students at ReMA Companies

    25/09/2025

    This Week in Recycling: Pathways Program Places Talented Students at ReMA Companies

    On this episode of This Week in Recycling, we chat with grad student Sarim Faheem about his experience participating in ReMA’s Pathways Program this past summer. The Pathways Program is designed to provide ReMA members with another resource to attract talent, fill workforce needs and critical competency gaps, and raise awareness about recycled materials careers. Faheem spent his summer internship with Benicia, CA-based Bay Area Compliance on projects that aligned with his area of study. Faheem is based in British Columbia, Canada, and pursuing a master’s in public health at NYU remotely.

    12 min
  5. This Week in Recycling: A Deep Dive into ReMA’s Sustainability Network

    18/09/2025

    This Week in Recycling: A Deep Dive into ReMA’s Sustainability Network

    On this episode of This Week in Recycling, we chat with Abbie Webb and Stephanie McLarty, co-chairs of ReMA’s Sustainability Network. They share their thoughts about the role and importance of the network for the recycled materials industry as well as some of the benefits for members who might be interested in joining.

  6. This Week in Recycling: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Best Young and Brightest Event

    05/09/2025

    This Week in Recycling: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Best Young and Brightest Event

    This episode of This Week in Recycling features a conversation with Neil Chalupa all about the 2025 Best Young and Brightest (BYAB) event that ran from August 13 to 15 in Columbus, Ohio. BYAB brought together young executives from ReMA-member companies for networking, teambuilding, and industry-specific experiences including a tour of the Rumpke Recycling and Resource facility.

    7 min
  7. Title: This Week in Recycling: ReMA Member Launches New Children’s Book Dinos in the Scrap Yard

    27/08/2025

    Title: This Week in Recycling: ReMA Member Launches New Children’s Book Dinos in the Scrap Yard

    On this episode of This Week in Recycling, we chat with Corey Cooper, Director of Marketing Ontario & USA at AIM Recycling about Dinos in the Scrap Yard: A Metal Recycling Adventure, a new book published by Cooper, his colleague Alba Estrade, Marketing Specialist USA, and in partnership with AIM Recycling. Published on August 7, the book aims to inspire young readers and their families to understand the value of metal recycling and its role in protecting our planet.

    18 min
  8. This Week in Recycling: ReMA Member Sunnking Participates in Safety Stand Down Week

    21/08/2025

    This Week in Recycling: ReMA Member Sunnking Participates in Safety Stand Down Week

    This year, ReMA’s Safety Stand Down Week ran from Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 17. How did recyclers participate? This Week in Recycling we spoke with Robert Reed, Director of Marketing & PR at Sunnking Sustainable Solutions all about how Sunnking chose to participate in Safey Stand Down Week – from engaging in informative videos and quizzes, to hands-on training with fire extinguishers.

    12 min
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This Week in Recycling is the podcast for the recycled materials industry, produced by the Recycled Materials Association.

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  • Creator
    Recycled Materials Association
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
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