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

06-17-2016

You’re well aware that WRAP is all about recycling plastic bags and product overwraps – but how can WRAP work for you?

Every community is different, so the American Chemistry Council is  hosting an exclusive...

06-16-2016

Please Welcome PaintCare to the AOR Membership!

What is the name of your business or organization?       
PaintCare - Oregon

What does your business/organization do?
We set up paint recycling...

06-14-2016

For the first time, AOR partnered with Repair PDX to hold a Repair Café as part of the annual Sustainable Oregon conference. The Repair Café was open to conference attendees and the public. Out of the 28 people who...

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