AOR's annual conference and trade show is the premiere event that brings professionals from all sectors of the recycling industry together to talk about waste reduction, recycling, and materials management. Whether you want to learn about the latest advancements in the field, network with colleagues, or promote your products and services, Sustainable Oregon 2016 is the place to be.

AOR's Spring Forum is just around the corner. Join us as we head to the Reed Opera House in Salem, Oregon on Thursday, April 14th, as we examine Oregon’s redemption system.

On Wednesday, March 9th, about 30 people gathered to tour various reuse organizations around Portland. Education Committee and AOR Member Adam Gorske attended, and has provided a summary of the day's activities. 

Reuse Oregonizations

Living in Oregon we are fortunate to have a variety of ways to responsibly rid ourselves of our unwanted items. Thanks to some clever individuals the items we once cherished can continue to be loved; or at least find a better home than the landfill.

​WSRA's 36th Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held May 15th - 18th at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

The conference will follow four tracks: education, markets, operations, and policy and will feature great networking opportunities and fun.

AOR members will receive 20% off the full-conference, non-member rate when you register with our special promotional code.

Many people inside and outside our industry don’t know the fine details of our redemption system. This interactive infographic, designed by AOR's Legislative Chair Justin Gast, gets them started.

The Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (OHESC) is a platform for empowering and inspiring change making, facilitating action, and for sharing, networking, and collaboration related to sustainability within Oregon's higher education institutions.

On Thursday, December 10th, over 130 passionate recyclers gathered at the McMenamins Kennedy School in Northeast Portland to examine the value of recycling in today's declining commodity markets. David Allaway of the Oregon DEQ kicked off the event with an in-depth commentary of John Tierney's early fall New York Times criticism of today's recycling efforts.

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!

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!