AOR Blog

06-13-2017

Last week the AOR membership gathered on the beautiful, albeit rainy, Oregon Coast for our 36th annual conference.  During Board elections members voted to fill several Board seats and we're thrilled to have so many new faces join the Board!

Please welcome Alex Bertolucci (Washington County) as Fundraising Chair, Gregg...

06-12-2017

What do bottles of wine, bags of compost and two airline tickets all have in common? They were all items in the silent auction at AORs latest Sustainable Oregon conference. Items donated by business such as Fort George Brewing, DIY Bar and Rexius Inc. helped to raise more than $2,400 for AORs scholarship fund. Add in the $1,025...

06-08-2017

Press Release from the Container Recycling Institute

Analysis From Container Recycling Institute Details Significant Employment and Economic Impacts of the Commonwealth’s Current Beverage Container Deposit Return System

As the Massachusetts Legislature prepares to hold hearings on June 13 on bills to repeal or...

05-22-2017

The exhibit hall is always a hot spot of action during the AOR Sustainable Oregon Conference and this year is no exception. With the networking breakfast, breaks, and silent auction all taking place in the exhibit hall, it will be a hub of activity throughout the week.

This year's exhibitors will be showcasing a wide...

04-26-2017

The Board of SWANA Oregon Chapter extends an invitation to you for their Spring Tour! Join them as they make the voyage south to visit our friends in Southern Oregon.

They will have a chartered bus leaving from Portland on the morning of May 18th, with stops to pick up members in Salem and Eugene. Upon arrival at the Dry...

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