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ReMA President Robin Wiener Receives Inaugural Award for Recycling Leadership 2025

(March 25, 2025- Washington D.C.) – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) is pleased to announce that ReMA President Robin Wiener today received the inaugural Award for Recycling Leadership 2025 from the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF).

The GRF Award for Recycling Leadership recognizes industry leaders for their contributions and dedication to the importance of recycling globally.

“Robin has been an outstanding leader and advocate for the crucial role recycling plays in every aspect of our lives,” said Global Recycling Foundation President Ranjit Baxi. “The Recycling Leadership Award has been established to support leaders like Robin who are driving the recycling agenda forward to every corner of the world.”

ReMA Chair Colin Kelly shared, “Under Robin’s remarkable leadership and inspiring vision, the Recycled Materials Association has truly transformed into a beacon of innovation and advocacy on the global stage. She’s not just steering the ship; she’s charting a bold course for a future where safe, sustainable, and responsible recycling is at the forefront of our economy. Robin passionately champions the idea that recycled materials don't just enhance the manufacturing supply chain—they’re vital to building a stronger, more resilient global economy that enriches all our lives. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the inaugural Award for Global Recycling Leadership. Her dedication and influence are nothing short of revolutionary!”

The Global Recycling Foundation was formed in October 2018 with a mission to fund educational and awareness programs, innovation and initiatives that focus on the sustainable and inclusive development of recycling across the world.

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For more information contact: Rachel Bookman rbookman@recycledmaterials.org

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) represents more than 1,700 companies in the U.S. and 40 countries around the globe. Based in Washington, D.C., ReMA provides advocacy, education, safety and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycled materials play in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development.

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