The Recycling Steering Committee (RSC) is perhaps the most important thing happening in Oregon recycling policy today. It’s also been a long road with many twists and turns. Tune in to this session to get the latest on what’s going on with the RSC from the sources you trust at DEQ.
Ocean plastics, and their threat to our environment and our economy, include a lot more than straws. Many of us in the industry are aware of the threat of microplastics but this grave problem is still unknown to the general public. Increased awareness and understanding of microplastics is important so that coastal communities can address this problem and organize clean-up activities efficiently to protect the public good.
There are amazing schools out there paving the way in waste reduction and positive sustainability behavior change. This session will focus on the success of local Green Schools implementing milk dispensers, also known as “steel cows,” focusing on green school cafeteria certification and incorporating food waste prevention curriculum. In addition, DEQ will present their data and research findings on their statewide food waste prevention campaign. DEQ will enlighten us on best practices and how to motivate food waste prevention behaviors.
Waste pickers were the original recyclers and waste collectors. Over time, their role in waste management and recycling has been marginalized and stigmatized, but they continue to play a critical role in the system. Learn how three organizations are elevating the voices of waste pickers and their important impacts on sustainability efforts.
This webinar is part of AOR's virtual conference, Sustainable Oregon 2020. You can purchase individual webinars, a three-pack bundle, or save even more by registering for the entire series!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the most critical conversations of this conference. AOR is excited to continue to lead the conversation around equity in our industry with this presentation from Serilda Summers-McGee, Founder and Principal of Workplace Change. Serilda has 15 years of experience in human resources and has consulted for organizations such as Nike, the City of Portland, and Oregon Environmental Council.
Learn how three projects in the Northwest put community priorities first to create more effective waste prevention, reuse, and recycling programs.
This webinar is part of AOR's virtual conference, Sustainable Oregon 2020. You can purchase individual webinars, a three-pack bundle, or save even more by registering for the entire series!
When budgets are small and one person with a ton of energy and some great ideas has to make it work, it takes partnerships, skills, and creativity to build and sustain recycling programs in rural areas, at tourist destinations, and for ginormous events - especially unexpected ones. Four panelists will share their successes and the challenges faced to develop programs and keep them working.
This webinar is part of AOR's virtual conference, Sustainable Oregon 2020. You can purchase individual webinars, a three-pack bundle, or save even more by registering for the entire series!
Learn how two great projects are empowering community-based organizations to become better recyclers and environmental promoters. They will talk about a partnership between Washington County, Centro Cultural, and Metro to have community members take a community-designed Master Recycler class and form a group of Latino Environmental Promoters.
This panel is always a conversation starter and a cornerstone of the annual conference. Get insights from experts working in the recycling commodity markets every day.
Come join the experts as they discuss historic trends, domestic and global end markets, barriers, opportunities, and possible futures for plastics, metals, and fiber.
This webinar is part of AOR's virtual conference, Sustainable Oregon 2020. You can purchase individual webinars, a three-pack bundle, or save even more by registering for the entire series!
Get tips from grant program managers and past grant awardees on how to make your proposal successful.
