Planned West Coast Manufacturing Facility Will Use Recycled Food and Beverage Cartons to Produce Sustainable Building Materials

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DENTON, TX; July 10, 2024 – The Carton Council, Elof Hansson and Upcycling Group have partnered to open a new facility in the second half of 2025 that will transform post-consumer food and beverage cartons into durable, sustainable building materials, creating another domestic market for recycled cartons. 

ORSOP Survey update – Revised timelines and FAQ update

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The effort to understand government and service provider needs to support recycling system expansion is well underway. The timeline for responding to the survey has been extended to July 26, 2024 and consultations will be extended through September 10, 2024. The hope is that each jurisdiction has been able to enter the online survey tool using the email invitation they received from RRS, or have been able to download a printable reference of the survey 

Welcome New AOR Member - Amanda Goebel

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What is your name? 
Angela Goebel

Where do you work and what do you do? 
I have been working as a sustainability consultant for the past few years helping startups and corporations build out their environmental management systems, manage sustainability programs, and communicate to employees and customers about the impact of their work. I am currently seeking new employment opportunities.

West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum: Consumption Workgroup Webinar on Food Purchasing & Climate Impacts

Government food purchasers can reduce the climate impacts of their supply chains by choosing low carbon foods and stimulating demand for regenerative growing practices. In this webinar, the Forum will set the context on government purchasing of food and related climate impacts, and real-world examples will be shared by the Center for Good Food Purchasing, City of Seattle, and New York City.

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