Managing “Recycling” Contamination: What works and what is a Waste
This webinar builds on previous webinars where we discussed how to recycle right with tactics and tools to improve residential recycling. This webinar will take a look at how to effectively minimize contamination in the recycling stream.
ASU and Sustainability Professionals Networking Event
The School of Sustainability alumni chapter is excited to announce that we are coming to you for our first annual Portland mix-and-mingle event!
AOR Members Receive Discount to the Northwest Environmental Conference & Tradeshow
Presented by: Association of Oregon Industries, Northwest Environmental Business Council, Oregon DEQ & Washington Dept. of Ecology
Register now for the region’s conference for environmental, operations & sustainability professionals!
What Does it Mean to be Culturally Competent?
What does it mean to be culturally competent? And how can we as individuals and organizations move beyond competence to cultural fluency? A group of AOR members explored these questions together at a recent AOR workshop led by Maketa Wilborn, an organizational development consultant, facilitator, artist and educator.
State of Organics Management
Date/Time: November 16, 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Cost: $49.00
Description:
The 1 : 5 : 50 Rule for Recycling Communication*
When it comes to education, it’s tempting to make the most of every opportunity to address every detail of what, when, where and how to recycle. But honestly, only a few folks would welcome that level of detail. Most would feel overwhelmed.
"State Policies to increase Organics Diversion from Landfills: MA and VT one year in and CA the new kid on the block"
Join the EPA SMM Web Academy for a free webinar on Thursday, November 19th 2015 at 1:00pm -2:30pm EST / 10:00-11:30 am PST
Register HERE or go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9096813119910670082
Nominations for the 2016 Mid-Valley Green Awards is Now Open
Do you know a person, business or organization that acts, thinks and does green? Then you need to nominate then today! All nominations are due by midnight on January 18, 2016. Winners of each category will be announced at the 2016 Mid-Valley Green Awards on March 12, 2016 at the Salem Convention Center.
AF&PA Wins Award for Improving Paper Recycling Video
The American Paper and Forest Association and PaperRecycles.org created a lively video about paper recycling, which won a 36th Annual Bronze Telly Award (the annual Telly Awards program honors excellence in broadcast and online video content). The video promotes increas
Webinar: Does plastics recycling need to be so confusing?
SMM Web Academy Webinar Series
Does plastics recycling need to be so confusing?
Thursday October 15th, 2015 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Description:
There is no question, that plastics recycling is confusing, even for the most avid recycler. But it doesn’t have to be.