ISRI

What ISRI does

ReMA (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc., dba Recycled Materials Association, formerly ISRI) is a U.S. trade association founded in 1987 and headquartered in Washington, DC, representing approximately 1,700 recycling companies across metals, paper, electronics, rubber, and plastics. The organization is governed as a non-profit corporation led by ReMA President Robin K. Wiener, with 51-100 employees supporting membership services, advocacy, safety, and workforce development. In 2026 the association officially rebranded from ISRI to ReMA, broadening its positioning to the broader recycled materials and U.S. manufacturing supply chain narrative, supported by an Earth Day 2026 economic impact study citing $184 billion in industry impact and 603,000 jobs supported.

ReMA's core technology footprint consists of digital member platforms rather than a single product: the main website (recycledmaterials.org), the ISRI Specs specifications platform (isrispecs.org), the ReMA Studios video content portal, and the ReMA Connect iOS mobile application. Beyond digital platforms, the association operates the RIOS certification program for safety, quality, and environmental management; the SREA Reasonable Care Compliance Program for Superfund/CERCLA liability protection; the Fiber Recycling Readiness Tool (fiberrrt.org); the Materials Theft Alert system (scraptheftalert.com); and the annual Recycled Materials Industry Yearbook publication. Distribution is layered across 18 U.S. regional chapters, two flagship annual conventions (ReMA 2026, ReMA 2027), webinars, and a branded merchandise e-commerce store.

ReMA's business model is a hybrid association revenue stack: annual membership dues from 1,700 recycling companies (quote-based, not publicly disclosed), convention and event registration and sponsorship revenue, training and certification fees (RIOS, SREA), advertising and digital sponsorships from partners such as respark, Valis Insights, and OmniSource, and ancillary e-commerce merchandise sales. Pricing is subscription-based for membership, annual billing cadence, with tier variation by company size and chapter location. The go-to-market motion is community-led, anchored in local chapter engagement, national events, advocacy, and workforce development programs.

Name

ISRI

Legal name

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.

Website

https://isri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ReMA is a U.S. non-profit trade association, formerly ISRI, representing 1,700 recycling companies. It delivers advocacy, safety training, RIOS certification, SREA Superfund compliance, industry specifications, annual conventions, and 18 regional chapters to support the recycled materials supply chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycling Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reuse & Resale / Recommerce Operations (EUAIANAC), NEPA/EA/EIS & Public Consultation (EUAHAAAB), Environmental Permitting & Impact Assessment (EIA/NEPA) (BPAIAMAK)

Keywords

• Recycling trade association
• Recycled materials advocacy
• Safety certification programs
• Commodity specifications platform
• Regulatory compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from 1,700 recycling companies across the United States, providing access to chapters, advocacy, safety resources, and industry benefits.
2. Convention and Events: Revenue from annual conventions (ReMA 2026, ReMA 2027), regional chapter meetings, webinars, and training events including registration fees and sponsorship opportunities.
3. Sponsorships and Advertising: Partnering sponsors (Innovation Sponsor, Women In Recycling Sponsor, Safety Sponsor) provide sponsorship revenue. Additional advertising opportunities through ReMA's digital platforms and publications.
4. ReMA Pro Shop: E-commerce revenue from branded merchandise sales through the ReMA merchandise store (remamerchstore.com).
5. Training and Certification: Fees from safety training, RIOS certification, and professional development programs for the recycled materials industry workforce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ISRI/ReMA is a membership-based trade association serving 1,700 U.S. recycling companies through advocacy, education, safety, and compliance programs. Its core offerings include the RIOS certification program, the SREA Reasonable Care Compliance Program for Superfund liability protection, the ISRI Specs specifications platform, and the annual Recycled Materials Industry Yearbook. The association also runs the ReMA Connect mobile app, ReMA Studios video platform, and annual conventions for industry networking.

Product overview

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) operates as a membership-based trade association offering a portfolio of digital platforms, certification programs, and educational resources for the recycling industry. The core offerings include the ReMA Specs specifications platform, ReMA Studios video platform, ReMA Connect mobile application, and RIOS Certification program. Additional resources include the Fiber Recycling Readiness Tool, Recycled Rubber Facts website, Materials Theft Alert system, and the Recycled Materials Industry Yearbook publication. These products and services collectively support the association's mission of advocacy, workforce development, and industry awareness for approximately 1,700 recycling member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ReMA Membership Annual membership program for U.S. recycling companies providing access to advocacy, safety resources, compliance programs, 18 regional chapters, the member directory, workforce development, and the annual conventions. Pricing is quote-based, tiered by company size and chapter location.
• RIOS Certification Certification program for recycling companies demonstrating compliance with quality, environmental, and safety management standards, available to members and the broader recycled materials industry.
• SREA Reasonable Care Compliance Program Superfund (CERCLA) compliance program that helps recycling industry members meet reasonable care standards and manage regulatory liability exposure under federal environmental law.
• ReMA Specs (ISRI Specs) Online specifications platform providing technical standards and grading specifications for recycled materials, enabling industry participants to reference and comply with standardized material criteria.
• ReMA Studios Video content platform hosting educational and informational videos related to the recycled materials industry, recycling processes, member stories, and industry news.
• ReMA Connect Mobile App iOS mobile application providing connectivity and resources for ReMA members, including access to industry information, event details, and networking capabilities.
• Fiber Recycling Readiness Tool Online assessment tool designed to help companies evaluate their fiber recycling capabilities, operational readiness, and improvement areas.
• Materials Theft Alert Alert system that notifies member companies about stolen materials and supports efforts to combat cargo theft and organized supply chain crime in the recycling industry.
• Recycled Materials Industry Yearbook Annual publication providing comprehensive industry data, statistics, market intelligence, and reference information for the recycled materials sector.
• ReMA Annual Convention (ReMA 2026, ReMA 2027) Flagship annual convention bringing together recycled materials industry professionals for networking, education, business development, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Recycled Rubber Facts Educational resource website providing facts and information about recycled rubber products and their applications for industry stakeholders and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 603,000 jobs supported by the recycled materials industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• resparkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025respark serves as the Innovation Sponsor for ReMA, providing sponsorship support for association programs and events related to innovation in the recycling industry.
• Valis InsightsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Valis Insights serves as the Women In Recycling Sponsor for ReMA, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives within the recycled materials industry.
• OmniSourceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025OmniSource serves as the Safety Sponsor for ReMA, supporting safety programs and resources for the recycling industry workforce.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• GreenBlue: GreenBlue is a non-profit working on sustainable materials and packaging, including recycling and circular economy programs. It overlaps with ReMA's sustainability advocacy and education mission and is a potential collaboration or competitive voice for corporate engagement.
• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): EDF is a major environmental advocacy NGO that frequently engages on recycling, circular economy, and supply chain policy. While not a trade association, it is comparable to ReMA in shaping federal and state environmental policy and competes for narrative leadership.

Emerging players

• Resource Recycling: Resource Recycling publishes industry news, runs conferences, and produces reports on recycling markets and policy. It is comparable to ReMA's Yearbook and convention offerings, and competes for advertising, sponsorship, and event revenue.
• The Recycling Partnership: The Recycling Partnership is a non-profit focused on improving recycling systems across the US, working with companies, governments, and NGOs. It overlaps with ReMA on residential recycling and sustainability advocacy but competes for corporate partnerships and grant funding.

Regional players

• Northeast Recycling Council (NERC): NERC is a regional non-profit connecting waste reduction, reuse, and recycling stakeholders across the northeastern US. It overlaps with ReMA in advocacy and education but is geographically limited and complements rather than directly competes.

Direct peers

• Bureau of International Recycling (BIR): BIR is the global federation of the recycling industry, representing over 30 national associations and 750+ companies worldwide. It is the international counterpart to ReMA, overlapping in advocacy, conventions, and commodity-level industry data.
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA): SWANA serves public and private sector professionals in solid waste management, including recycling, and offers overlapping advocacy, training, and certification. It is the most direct competitor to ReMA in industry education and professional development for the recycled materials sector.
• National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA): NWRA is the leading US trade association representing the private waste and recycling industry, with a closely overlapping member base of haulers, recyclers, and waste service companies. It competes with ReMA for member companies and policy influence in Washington, DC.

Broad incumbents

• ASTM International: ASTM develops technical standards for materials including recycled commodities. It overlaps with ReMA Specs and ISRI's specifications platform but serves a far broader set of industries and is a potential partner or alternative standard-setter.
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute): ANSI coordinates US standards and conformity assessment and has a working relationship with RIOS. It is comparable to ReMA on the certification and standards side but operates broadly across all industries rather than specializing in recycling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISRI
• Facebookfacebook.com/isri1987
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institute-of-scrap-recycling-industries-inc--isri-
• Instagraminstagram.com/we_are_rema

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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