The Association of Ohio Recyclers (AOR) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association, founded in 1989, promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling. AOR is nonpolitical and nonpartisan. AOR is comprised and governed by a Board of Directors elected by the AOR membership. The AOR Board is responsible for implementing a Strategic Plan to carry out the … Read more
Adi Varshneya is the US/Canada Membership Coordinator at GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives). She graduated from New York University, where she received the Metropolitan Studies Program Prize and high honors for her thesis titled “Climate Justice in New York City: community resilience after Hurricane Sandy.” A former Community Organizer & Outreach Coordinator at WE ACT … Read more
Dennis Uyat (they/them) is an environmental educator and consultant whose work centers zero waste and environmental justice. Professionally, they provide technical assistance, outreach, and education to public agencies, universities, schools, businesses, and non-profits. They previously organized programming for Zero Waste Youth USA convergences from 2017-2020 to highlight voices at the frontlines of environmental racism. Dennis … Read more
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Alex brings a unique perspective to his work derived from over 20 years of experience in social enterprise development and advocacy around zero waste and recycling. With a strong operational, policy, and entrepreneurial background, Alex excels in business and zero waste planning, financial evaluation and projections, waste system modeling, social and environmental impact quantification, recycling … Read more
Celeste McMickle is the Director of Client Solutions for TRUE certification with the USGBC. The TRUE certification aims to support facilities and businesses in achieving their zero waste goals by providing a clear path to certification using a points-based rating system and educational tools such as the TRUE Advisor program. TRUE is owned and administered … Read more
Zero Waste Associates (ZWA) is a DBA partnership of Richard Anthony Associates (RAA), Gary Liss & Associates (GLA) and Abbe & Associates (A&A). RAA, GLA and A&A have developed or contributed to more Zero Waste community plans produced in the United States than any other individual or business. Our collective experience literally spans the globe, … Read more
Sue Beets-Atkinson is the Global Vice President of Sustainability for SBM Management Services, LP. With more than 28 years of resource management and recycling experience, she has successfully designed and implemented many large and complex recycling programs for a multitude of Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States. Beets-Atkinson regularly reinvents systems for improved efficiency … Read more
The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to advance recycling through partnerships, education, and advocacy. We work to help recycling professionals, educate the public and lawmakers, expand access to recycling, develop infrastructure, and grow recycling markets in Texas. http://recyclingstar.org
