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Webinar: Myth Busting: Deeper Dive into Characterization & Contamination

Think you know your waste stream?  Or what’s been causing more contamination?  Strong interest in a December 2021 National ZW Conference session indicated a more in-depth webinar on these topics were warranted.  This webinar drills down into recent shifts in waste characterization, and successful strategies for addressing contamination. 

Webinar: Oregon's 2022 Legislative Short Session Recap

Join us for a look back over this year’s short legislative session bills, the impacts they’ll have on recycling in Oregon, and a look at what might be coming in 2023.

Moderated by Rosalynn Greene, AOR Legislative Chair/Metro

Speakers:

  • Abby Boudouris, Oregon DEQ
  • Eric Chambers, Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative
  • Rosalynn Greene, AOR Legislative Chair/Metro
  • Scott Klag, Metro
  • Chris Parta, Parta Oregon, Inc.

Rates:

AOR Member: $25
Non-Member: $50

AOR Call for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Proposals & Sponsorships

Call for DEI Proposals

AOR's Board of Directors has identified diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as a priority work area for 2022 and beyond. The AOR Board recently voted to focus short-term efforts on re-launching a DEI Committee and empowering that group to identify possible next steps for the organization, such as a near-term work plan.
 

Participate in Food Waste Action Week 2022

The aim of Food Waste Action Week (March 7-13, 2022) is to create lasting change that helps to deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of halving global food waste by 2030. The global awareness campaign is led by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) in connection with their Love Food, Hate Waste campaign. The Action Week will highlight the connection between food waste and climate change, with the goal of engaging citizens to take action to reduce their own food waste.

Webinar: How and When to Apply for Federal Funding

The National Recycling Coalition will highlight the results of research it has been conducting on the availability of Federal funding for waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting. This webinar will include Requests for Proposals (RFPs) currently underway at the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Economic Development Administration. It will also provide an update on when regulations and RFPs to implement the new Infrastructure funding adopted by Congress will be available.

Welcome New Member: Rick Paul

Rick had been a long-time AOR member and Board member and has just rejoined our ranks! Welcome back, Rick!

What is your name? Rick Paul

Where do you work and what do you do?  Retired, but volunteer board member of Rim Rock Recycling in Burns, Oregon

Tell us how you embrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? I recycle whatever is possible in a distant recycling area. We have limited items for recycling.

Thank You to Our Sustainable Oregon 2024 Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Waste Connections

Scholarship Sponsor

OBRC