The Member Meeting is taking place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the day before the 2026 REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference this spring. If you are a REMADE Member registration is handled through our Conference Registration Portal.
Ms. Ligia Noronha joined the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in April 2014 as Director of UNEP’s Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE), and on 1 April 2021 took up her current role as United Nations Assistant Secretary- General and Head of the UNEP’s New York Office. An economist with over 30 years of international experience in the field of sustainable development, Ms. Noronha has led work in UNEP on climate mitigation and just energy transitions; on circularity and sustainable consumption and production; on extractives and responsible mining; and the nexus of environment, pollution and health. Through her leadership of the New York Oice, she seeks to raise awareness of environmental issues, the outcomes of the United Nations Environment Assembly and the interconnections between a healthy planet and collective well-being in intergovernmental processes, the wider UN System and in inter-agency mechanisms.
Before joining UNEP, Ms. Noronha was Executive Director (Research Coordination) at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Director of the Resources, Regulation and Global Security Division. She was Secretary of the Asian Energy Institute – a network of Asian and non – Asian institutes, (2005-2011); Coordinator, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnerships (REEEP) South Asia, (2005-2009); and Michael Hintze Energy Security Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Security Studies (CISS), University of Sydney, Australia (2009-11). In 2004-2005, she was Team Leader, Ecosystem approaches to Human Health, at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada.
She has served on the National Security Advisory Board of the Government of India, and on several expert committees and panels of the Government of India and the Government of Goa. Ms. Noronha has published nationally and internationally on issues relating to energy and resource security, climate change, environmental and coastal policy, sustainable consumption and production, responsible mining, and natural resource federalism. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Mumbai, and a Master’s degree in Sea Use Law, Economics, and Policy and a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics.
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Kevin Anderson
Senior Technical Fellow
Brunswick Corporation
Dr. Kevin Anderson is the Senior Technical Fellow for Brunswick Corporation and is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for his work on sustainable aluminum alloy design. Dr. Anderson has over 40 U.S. patents, is a fellow of ASM, member of the U.S. National Materials and Manufacturing Board, chairperson of the NAE committee on membership, and past chairperson of the Advanced Casting Research Consortium and the Materials Innovation Committee of TMS.
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Mike Molnar
Director
Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, NIST
Mike Molnar is the founding director of the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, the interagency team responsible for the Manufacturing USA program. Mike also leads the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing and serves as co-chair of the National Science and Technology Council, Subcommittee on Advanced Manufacturing – the team responsible for the National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing.
Prior to joining federal service in 2011 Mike had a successful industry career, including 25 years leading manufacturing and technology development at Cummins, a U.S. based global company that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines and power generation products. Midcareer he served as the first Manufacturing Policy Fellow in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He earned a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Manufacturing Engineer, and was elected a Fellow of SME and a Fellow and Honorary Member of ASME.
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REMADE members nationwide are invited to join us for the Institute’s Annual Member Meeting on Tuesday through Wednesday, October 8 – 9, 2024, in REMADE’s headquarters city of Rochester, N.Y.
REMADE’s 2024 Member Meeting will take place at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS) Conference Center, located in Louise Slaughter Hall, Building 78, on RIT’s main campus.
This year’s Member Meeting will take place in REMADE’s headquarters city of Rochester, NY, located in Upstate New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes Region and wine country and an hour’s drive from Niagara Falls.
Rochester Institute of Technology CampusGolisano Institute for Sustainability’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS) Conference Center - Located in Louise Slaughter Hall (Bldg 78)
More than 130 REMADE members and partners from across the country joined us at the Institute’s 2023 Member Meeting in Rochester, New York. Attendees heard insights from renowned keynote speakers, explored emerging technologies, discussed industry trends, heard the latest innovation updates from project teams, and learned more about the Institute’s newest education and workforce development offerings.
Aluminum is one of the most important materials for the energy transition. It is used throughout multiple industries including aerospace and automotive. It is especially important for electric vehicles.
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Steel
Steel is widely used and one of the most energy intensive materials. It is the focus of global decarbonization efforts due to it’s importance to numerous industries including construction, defense, automotive, aerospace, plkus many more.
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Copper
Copper is officially listed as one of the nations most critical minerals. We are working everyday to reduce the U.S.’s reliance on foreign countries for this vital resource.
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Cast Iron
Cast iron is import to multiple industries, including the heavy duty construction and agricultural industries.
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Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
Platinum
Platinum is critical to the nation’s energy transition and is especially important to the highly-competitive electronics industry.
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Palladium
Palladium is critical to the nation’s energy transition and is especially important to the highly-competitive electronics industry.
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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a type of thermoplastic polymer that is widely used in the production of plastic bottles, packaging materials, and fibers. It is known for its lightweight, transparent, and durable properties, making it a popular choice for various applications. PET is recyclable and commonly identified by the recycling symbol with the number 1 inside, indicating its suitability for recycling and reprocessing.
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Rubber
The materials of modern pneumatic tires are synthetic rubber, natural rubber, fabric, and wire, along with carbon black and other chemical compounds.
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Polyamides
This complex polymer includes materials such as nylon and Kevlar.
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Polyolefins
Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethylene (PE) is a versatile and widely used thermoplastic polymer that is known for its strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It is a key component in various everyday products, including plastic bags, films, bottles, pipes, and containers. PE is categorized into different types based on its density, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). Its properties, affordability, and ease of processing have contributed to its extensive use across numerous industries, from packaging and construction to automotive and medical applications.
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Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene (PP) is a highly versatile thermoplastic polymer known for its durability, chemical resistance, and high melting point. It is widely used in a diverse range of applications, including packaging materials, textiles, automotive components, and medical devices. PP offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good impact resistance, and flexibility, making it suitable for various demanding environments. It is also known for its resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation, enhancing its suitability for outdoor and long-term applications. PP is recyclable and widely used in both consumer and industrial products due to its cost-effectiveness and favorable performance characteristics.
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Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrene (PS) is a synthetic aromatic polymer that is widely used in the production of disposable foam products, such as food containers, packaging materials, and insulation. It is a lightweight material with excellent thermal insulation properties. PS can exist in two forms: expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as foam or styrofoam, and solid polystyrene. EPS is lightweight, rigid, and offers good cushioning and insulation, while solid polystyrene is transparent, brittle, and commonly used in products like CD cases and disposable cutlery. PS is cost-effective, versatile, and has a wide range of applications due to its ability to be easily molded and its overall durability.