AOR News
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.
AOR Membership Approves Bylaw Revisions
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.
New Member Spotlight - Stacy Ludington
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
Welcome New AOR Member Waste-Free Advocates
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.
Welcome New AOR Member George Shaw
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
Welcome New AOR Member Haley Robinson
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
AOR Legislative Update
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.
Meet New AOR Member Linda Brewer
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
Sustainable Oregon 2021 Request for Session Proposals - due June 30th
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.
Meet New AOR Member Kirsten Murray
What is your name? Kirsten Murray
Where do you work and what do you do? I work in IT Project Management by day...