Welcome to AOR

AOR is a nonprofit 501(C)(6) trade association founded in 1977, committed to achieving a system of sustainable materials management by supporting high-quality recycling and composting, thoughtful consumption, and producer responsibility. AOR provides value to its members by hosting educational events, delivering publications to enhance our understanding and connections to diverse perspectives, and lobbying for legislation that supports sustainable materials management.

Our membership spans the gamut of the sustainable materials management industry. Nonprofits; waste haulers; recyclers; reuse organizations, state, federal, and local government; packaging producers, recycling equipment manufacturers, educational institutions and many others come together under the AOR umbrella to achieve these goals. 

Latest News From the AOR Blog

11-08-2016
Bill Briggs has been turning waste streams in to products for nearly 30.years in Oregon and Washington. With facilities in Eugene, Medford, Klamath Falls, Anacortes, Kennewick and Spokane they've been processing tricky...
11-07-2016

Portland, OR—Despite a rise in waste generation, Oregonians exceeded their goal to recover 50 percent of waste, taking into account recovery credits, resulting in significant energy savings and greenhouse gas...

11-07-2016

Nominate a Green Person or Business!

Nominate a person or business for a Green Award and raise awareness about sustainable people and practices!

The Straub Environmental Center is seeking nominations...

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