AOR Blog

01-30-2023

What is the name of your business or organization? Providence

What does your business/organization do? Healthcare

Tell us about your business/organization's recycling/sustainability practices. We have a system goal of sending less than 50% of our waste to landfill or incineration by 2030. Providence...

12-28-2022

Want to attend the 2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium for FREE? The SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) Washington Evergreen Chapter will be offering scholarships to attend to students and AmeriCorps members interested in working in solid waste/materials management. Scholarship benefits include:

Paid...
12-20-2022

On December 16, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the grant application deadlines to February 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants for political subdivisions and the Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) grants. These two grant programs support...

11-17-2022

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Newport. The mission of their organization is to create unique and engaging experiences that connect you to the Oregon coast and inspire ocean conservation. The Aquarium is a living classroom for all learning styles and ages. As one of Oregon’s top tourist...

11-17-2022

The Driving Diversity Program, nominated by Kristin Leichner of Pride Disposal, started shortly after he Portland Haulers Association (PHA) DEI consultant Johnell Bell, Founder/President of Espousal Strategies connected PHA with Worksystems. Worksystems brought along partners Interstate Trucking Academy and SE Works to join...

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