On December 14th, the AOR Membership voted to approve proposed revisions to our bylaws. The bylaws were previously amended in 2017.

The purpose for these changes has been our desire to bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to the forefront of our organization, increase the board’s flexibility to adapt in rapidly changing times, create more opportunities for crossing training and collaboration, and to clarify board procedures such as decision-making. 

Welcome to AOR's newest individual member, Stacy Ludington!

What is your name? Stacy Ludington

Where do you work and what do you do? Clackamas County - Sustainability Analyst Community Outreach and Education

Tell us how you enbrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? Basically what I do.

What motivates you to recycle and live sustainably? Climate change

What is the name of your business or organization? 

Waste-Free Advocates (formerly Recycling Advocates)

What does your business/organization do? 

We empower and connect Oregon communities to minimize overconsumption and waste.

Tell us about your business/organization's recycling/sustainability practices. 

What is your name? 

George Shaw

Where do you work and what do you do? 

Retired and ride bicycle.

Tell us how you embrace recycling/sustainability in your home or workplace? 

I want to teach my family and grandkids to recycle!

What motivates you to recycle and live sustainably? 

Grandkids

What is your name? Haley Robinson

Where do you work and what do you do? I work at Wells Fargo Bank as a Commercial Credit Analyst

March 19th was the deadline for bills to be submitted during Oregon’s 2021 Legislative Session.  Bills that are still “alive” will need to pass out of their committee of origin by the next deadline, which is April 13th.

AOR is pleased to announce that Sustainable Oregon 2021 will be held on October 20-22, 2021. We are seeking passionate and effective storytellers who would like to share their innovations, solutions, and stories of change. The annual AOR conference is an opportunity for new and old colleagues in the recycling, waste prevention and sustainable materials management industries to connect about ideas, learn what’s on the horizon, and be inspired. 

What is your name? Linda Brewer

Where do you work and what do you do? Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Technical Writer and Project Manager

What is your name? Kirsten Murray

Where do you work and what do you do? I work in IT Project Management by day...

We want to thank all our members who attended our first virtual 2020 Sustainable Oregon Conference, and who tuned into the AOR 2021 Legislative Preview on January 19th, 2021.