Andrea Norris and Toyota of Corvallis received the Benton County Environmental Awards at the 4^th annual Environmental Issues Advisory Committee public forum on October 27, 2016 at the Corvallis Public Library.

Andrea Norris, marketing and development coordinator at Oregon State University’s campus recycling program and volunteer Co-Leader of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Waste Prevention Action Team, received the individual award for her efforts to move the community toward zero waste through outreach and education.

Portland, OR—Despite a rise in waste generation, Oregonians exceeded their goal to recover 50 percent of waste, taking into account recovery credits, resulting in significant energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions, according to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's 2015 Oregon Material Recovery and Waste Generation Report. The recovery rate is the percentage of the total waste generated by Oregonians that is recycled, composted or recovered for energy. In 2015 Oregon's calculated waste recovery rate was 50.3 percent. 

Nominate a Green Person or Business!

Nominate a person or business for a Green Award and raise awareness about sustainable people and practices!

The Straub Environmental Center is seeking nominations for the Eighth Annual Mid-Valley Green Awards. Nominations are being sought for individuals, businesses, and organizations located in Marion or Polk Counties. 

Several Oregon family businesses will be honored at the Oregon State University College of Business’ 2016 Excellence in Family Business Awards ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Portland Hilton and Executive Tower.

Bill Stoller, co-founder of Express Employment, will speak at the event, which is sponsored by the college’s Austin Family Business Program. Domonic Biggi, president of Beaverton Foods, will emcee. 

Thursday, November 17, at 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Recycling Collection Programs: A Bigger Pinch Point than We Thought

REGISTER HERE for this FREE webinar or use the Registration URL.

The Washington Organic Recycling Council is pleased to invite AOR to its 2016 Annual Meeting and Conference. Please join us this November as we celebrate accomplishments, share lessons learned, and look ahead to innovations offered by emerging systems and technology.

The Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health is 

Metro has released its solid waste forecast for 2017-18 .