More than 150 recyclers from across the country were on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers as part of the Recycled Materials Association鈥檚 (ReMA) 2025 Congressional Fly-In. ReMA members had one unifying message:聽America is Made with Recycled Materials. The message is part of the industry鈥檚 recently launched campaign to introduce the association鈥檚聽new name and brand identity聽鈥� and to emphasize that recycled materials are everywhere. From everyday items to our essential infrastructure, recycled materials strengthen the manufacturing supply chain to ensure a stronger economy, supply chain, and nation.
鈥淭he recycled materials industry plays a crucial role in every Congressional district in the United States,鈥� said Robin Wiener, President of ReMA. 鈥淥ur members supply high-quality, renewable resources for everything from essential national infrastructure, like bridges and buildings, to consumer products like laptops, beverage cans, boxes, and cars. It鈥檚 hard to go a day鈥攐r even an hour鈥攚ithout using a product made in part with recycled material.鈥�
Throughout the day, recyclers conducted 140 meetings with U.S. Representatives, Senators, and their staff. Among the topics discussed were protection against tariffs and export restrictions, support for resilient supply chains and essential designation for the recycled materials industry, and extended PFAS liability protections for passive receivers.
鈥淭he recycled materials industry is excited to share our message 鈥� as well as our new look and name 鈥� with the new Administration and members of Congress. We are creating a surround sound approach so that everyone in Washington understands our industry鈥檚 impact,鈥� said Wiener.