AOR Blog

09-12-2018

Re-TRAC Connect and The Recycling Partnership, Falls Church, Virginia, have launched the first phase of the Municipal Measurement Program (MMP). MMP is designed to provide municipalities with a materials management program analysis and planning tool to standardize terminology and harmonize methodologies in support of consistent...

09-11-2018

BY  BUFFY POLLOCK FOR THE MAIL TRIBUNE September 10, 2018
In a major shift for one of the region’s biggest nonprofits — which makes its living off others’ castoffs — Southern Oregon Goodwill is no longer accepting e-waste.

Goodwill officials blame a shifting global recycling market, saying fewer places to recycle...

09-10-2018

From Press Released by Recycling Advocates and Zero Waste PDX

Recycling Advocates is partnering with Zero Waste PDX, a local sustainability consulting company, to organize Portland’s first Zero Waste Conference, which will take place on Sunday 14th October at Taborspace, in Southeast Portland.

With recent changes...

09-07-2018

If only changing behavior were as easy as raising awareness! We know that behavior can be trickier to achieve than awareness. But let’s start with a simple ask and recognize that effective communication for recycling behavior can tap into psychology, education and marketing insights. That's a lot of insights! Fear not - The...

09-06-2018

Press Release from the Lloyd Ecodistrict on 9/5/2018

Lloyd EcoDistrict announced today that it is the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the eBay Foundation. The funds will be used to help launch Lloyd Delivers, the Lloyd EcoDistrict-led initiative that promotes upstream and downstream solutions to food waste and hunger...

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