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

12-30-2019

Name: Keyonda Smith PhD

In what University/College are you currently enrolled, or if an Americorps Volunteer, where are you working/volunteering?: Trident University

Tell us about your major or current...

12-13-2019

Kristin Leichner, AOR's Conference Chair, and Gregg Hayward, AOR's Education Chair, sat down with Peggy LaPoint for a segment of her Talking Trash podcast.

Have a listen here!

 

 

 

12-02-2019

What is your name?: Mikey Strauhal 

Where do you work and what do you do?: I work globally; currently the Americas and I design waste management systems for companies. I specialize with events with a focus on...

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