AOR News
Meet the 2024 AOR Board Candidates
The 2024 AOR Board elections will open on Tuedsay, June 18th after the candidate introductions during lunch at the Sustainable Oregon Conference. Members in good standing will receive and cast their ballots electronically. Write-in candidates will be allowed and the election window will close at noon on Thursday, June 20th.
Meet the 2024 Candidates
Eric Ahnmark, Recology
AOR’s Legislative Committee is recruiting new members!
The committee is comprised of 10 members and includes hauler/processors, governments, and multiple representatives from membership sectors including consultants, individuals, community-based organizations, businesses and non-profits. Committee members are required to be AOR members.
Welcome New AOR Member - Amanda Goebel
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.
Welcome New AOR Member, Biodegradable Products Institute
What is the name of your business or organization?
Biodegradable Products Institute
What does your business/organization do?
We're North America's leading organization for compostability, representing hundreds of organizations across the compost supply chain
Tell us about your business/organization's recycling/sustainability practices.
Welcome New AOR Member - Chris Cary
What is your name? Chris Cary
Where do you work and what do you do? I work for Food Northwest, trade association of food manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest. I am Policy Director working on Sustainability, Recycling, Environmental and Food Safety issues.
Welcome New AOR Member, GreenWay Recycling
What is the name of your business or organization?
GreenWay Recycling
What does your business/organization do?
We operate a successful mixed construction and demolition sorting and processing facility in Northwest Portland. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary with a recent $7 million rebuild of our facility.
Welcome New AOR Member - Pendleton Sanitary Service
What is the name of your business or organization? Pendleton Sanitary Service, Inc
What does your business/organization do? Solid Waste, Recycling and Transfer Station
Meet New AOR Member: Stephanie Krauss
What is your name? Stephanie Kraus 
Where do you work and what do you do? I work for Sustainable Generation, a compost technology company focused on helping composters improve their processes.
Welcome New AOR Member - Ground Score
What is the name of your business or organization?
Ground Score Association
What does your business/organization do?
Ground Score Association is an association of informal recyclers, waste pickers, canners, dumpster divers, and other environmental workers who create and fill low-barrier waste management jobs in Portland, Oregon.
Welcome New AOR Member: HanerTech Electronics Recycling
Please welcome AOR's newest small business member, HanerTech Electronics Recycling!
What is the name of your business or organization? HanerTech Electronics Recycling
What does your business/organization do? We recycle electronics on the coast. We also provide Secure data destruction services, Hard Drive shredding, as well as set up and configuration of new electronics.
Thank You to Our Sustainable Oregon 2025 Sponsors
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