Wow! What a title!! If that caught your attention then maybe you'll want to join us as we learn about some of the concrete steps our state government is taking to become more sustainable. Plus, we'll learn about the Oregon Sustainability Board and what their role is.

State Sustainability Officer (yes, there is one!) Dave Wortman will be our featured guest. Won't you sign up and join us?

This webinar is hosted by Marion County, Oregon.

The US consumes approximately 12 BILLION POUNDS of flexible plastic packaging each year. FPP includes plastic films, wraps, bags, and pouches; it is one of the fastest-growing consumer packaging formats and has been a challenge to recycle. Until now.

A recent research pilot, sponsored by the Materials Recovery for the Future (MRFF) collaborative, confirmed that FPP can be sorted and recycled at a material recovery facility (MRF).

This webinar will explain the new international requirements for exports and imports of plastic recyclables or scrap. In May 2019, 187 countries decided to significantly restrict international trade in plastic scrap and waste to help address the improper disposal of plastic waste and reduce its leakage into the environment.

Join the Can Manufacturers Institute, Eureka Recycling, the United States Department of Energy, and Closed Loop Partners to learn: