Investment Expands USA Gypsum's Legacy in Wallboard Recycling
CDRA member Clairvest has announced a strategic investment in Beneficial Reuse Management (BRM), the parent company of fellow member USA Gypsum, reinforcing a commitment to growth in the environmental services sector. This development strengthens USA Gypsum’s position in sustainable materials management, further advancing its pioneering efforts in wallboard recycling.
Together, we can build a stronger industry.
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CDRA Members Lead Key Conversations on C&D Recycling
at Waste Expo 2025
Waste Expo 2025 in Las Vegas earlier this month put construction and demolition (C&D) recycling in the spotlight with two dedicated sessions, showcasing the expertise and leadership of CDRA members in technology, operations, end markets, and policy.
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AWI Hits Milestone in Recycling Program
2025 Sustainability Report Highlights
CDRA member Armstrong World Industries (AWI) continues to drive sustainable innovation with the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting key advancements in environmental stewardship. Among the most notable achievements, AWI’s Ceilings Recycling Program—the first of its kind in the nation—celebrated its 25th anniversary, having successfully diverted over 221 million sq. ft. of ceiling tiles from landfills since its inception.
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Discovering the Hidden Treasure of CDRA Committees
by Andrea Johnson, CDRA Director of Operations
When I joined the CDRA in 2019, it was due to the C&D World conferences. The knowledge I gained by attending the conferences more than paid for my membership. I would come home with my nuggets of information, work to apply them, and then wait for the next conference to come around. I remember hearing the committee reports at the conferences, but I never connected them to me or my operation. When I heard the word committee, I assumed that I had to be invited to join and honestly, every committee I have ever been on resulted in extra work for me and I was not looking for that.
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Strengthening Cybersecurity
A Free Risk Management Webinar
Attend an insightful free webinar hosted by Marsh McLennan Agency’s Hannah Hoeflinger, senior vice president of National Cyber Risk Operations, alongside Vinny Sakore and Daniel Boruff of Arete. This session will focus on key cybersecurity topics and trends, with an emphasis on ransomware and how to prepare and respond to the threat. Register today! June 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET, Strengthening Cybersecurity: Ransomware Defense
Don’t have time for a webinar? Read here to learn about a Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment.
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Committee Corner
Our Committees are where all of the lifting occurs!
Check out highlights from their discussions at our most recent meetings. CDRA members are encouraged to attend committee meetings to get the most out of their memberships.
Gypsum RecyclingAs is the case with many of our recent committee meetings, an impressive number of new member representatives decided to join us for the committee meeting on May 14th. Those of us on the east coast welcomed members from as far away as Hawaii this time! But what is consistent about our meetings is that we again had an amazing discussion on the gypsum market, with an emphasis on recovery and reuse, and the crucial role recyclers can play that benefits us all. Read More
Legislative & Regulatory
Chair Richard Ludt opened the April 29th meeting, welcomed new members to the group, and stressed the importance of members sharing their regional updates and what keeps them up at night! With this in mind, new and seasoned members joined in on a conversation with multiple member companies who shared what they were seeing on the ground. Read More
Committee Meetings
Join a committee to take part in an upcoming meeting:
June 5 at 3 PM ET, End Markets & OperationsJune 10 at 4 PM ET, Aggregates RecyclingJune 17 at 3 PM ET, Shingle RecyclingJune 24 at 4 PM ET, Aggregates Recycling
June 30 at 3 PM ET, Legislative & RegulatoryInterested in a calendar invitation? Contact our Membership Manager.
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CDRA In-Person Events - Join Us!
- Mid Year Board Meeting - Charlotte, NC, October 1, 2025
- Greenbuild - Los Angeles, CA, November 4-7, 2025
- C&D World - Tampa, FL, January 27-30, 2026
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Welcome to the CDRA!
New Members
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C&D World Recap:
Optimizing Plant Operations
At C&D World 2025, leaders from CDRA member companies shared insights into equipment, metrics, and end market challenges and opportunities. Operators shared diverse perspectives, strategies, and approaches and looked ahead to the future of C&D recycling equipment. Read it
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Members Making News
- Eco Materials and Alterra IOS announce the completion and “grand opening” of a $40 million soil remediation and materials washing facility on the south side of Philadelphia. Read it
- Kiverco to design, build, and install a new CD&I waste-processing station in partnership with McKinstry Group. The plant will be one of the largest and most advanced recycling plants in the UK.. Read it
- Superior Industries, aggregates sector equipment supplier, names Kathy Johnson as its Vice President of aftermarket services. Read it
- TOMRA’s latest X-TRACT unit harnesses X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology for unrivalled wood waste separation. Read it
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Industry News
- Concrete, dismantled buildings, and acres of debris - how illegal waste dumping in the desert became an environmental disaster. Read it
- EPA rollbacks on PFAs drinking water standards will have significant implications for wastewater treatment companies. Read it
- Despite a post-pandemic boom, the pace of construction projects has slowed, signaling an industry-wide decline in architectural billings according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA.) Read it
- Veolia says incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction. Read it
- Near-fully recycled bricks made from construction waste become certified by the British Board of Agrément to be used in UK construction projects. Read it
- Holcim spins off North American operations. Aggregates and cement locations in North America will become Amrize. Read it
- Florida state legislature passes bills calling for a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan. The bill is backed by the recycling industry and awaits final consideration from the state’s governor. Read it
- Only 1% of materials from building demolitions are reused - the rest become waste. Reusing construction materials could reduce emissions from construction by 13% by 2030. Read it
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