Organizations

Aluminum Packaging Recycling Organization - Alupro is a UK based non-profit organization responsible for encouraging and developing recycling collection initiatives, consumer education, and representing the aluminum packaging industry to government.
www.alupro.org.uk/

Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers - Contains information on designing new plastics packaging to ensure that it is compatible with existing systems for reclaiming plastics for recycling. These recommendations improve the quality of post-consumer plastics for recycling into new products.
www.plasticsrecycling.org/

Auntie Litter is Anti-Litter - Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a healthy and clean environment. Young people, their families, and educators learn how to conserve natural resources, eliminate litter in their communities, and practice the environmental 3 R's - reuse, reduce waste, and recycle.
www.auntielitter.org/

Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) - An association of over 2000 member companies that rebuild automotive related "hard" parts, such as starters, alternators, clutches, transmissions, brakes, drive shafts, and numerous other parts for passenger cars, trucks, off-road, equipment and industrial uses.
www.apra.org/

Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) - Group represents an industry dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of automotive parts and the safe disposal of inoperable motor vehicles.
www.a-r-a.org/

Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention - Extensive information on implementing actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution and waste, including conferences, events, and education opportunities.
www.c2p2online.com/

Central Newfoundland Waste Management Committee - Keeps committee members and the general public informed of committee work and progress toward establishment of a regional waste disposal site for the central Newfoundland region.
www.cnwmc.com/

College and University Recycling Council (CURC) - A network of campus-based recycling professionals. Page includes mission statement, list of current projects, and upcoming events.
www.nrc-recycle.org/curc.aspx

Columbia Plateau Clean Cities Coalition - Partnership of private companies and public agencies working to promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles.
www.cpccities.org/

DARP Environmental - Not-for-profit organization based in southwest England. Involved in recycling research, technologies and community groups to aid the implementation of the WEEE Directive.
www.darpenvironmental.com/

Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable (GLRPPR) - Professional organization promoting information exchange and networking to P2 professionals in the Great Lakes regions of the US and Canada. Site has project and case study information.
www.glrppr.org/

ISCOWA - International Society for the Environmental and Technical Implications of Construction with Alternative Materials is a non-profit organization. Abstracts and details of the WASCON conferences.
www.iscowa.org/

Minnesota Waste Wise - Minnesota Waste Wise is a non-profit member based program that helps organizations save money by reducing waste. Provides technical assistance, training and educational services.
www.mnchamber.com/about/wise_waste.cfm

National Pollution Prevention Roundtable - The U.S. national and international forum for promoting the development,implementation, and evaluation of efforts to avoid, eliminate, or reduce pollution at the source.
www.p2.org/

National Recycling Coalition - Coalition of U.S. organizations committed to maximizing recycling to achieve benefits of resource conservation, solid waste reduction, environmental protection, energy conservation and social and economic development.
www.nrc-recycle.org/

North American Recycled Rubber Association - Lists statement of purpose, membership benefits, code of ethics, membership dues information, and contact information.
www.recycle.net/recycle/assn/narra/

Plastic Bag Association - Plastic bags and the environment. The Plastic Bag Association members are 60 film manufacturers and suppliers in the United States and Canada.
www.plasticbag.com/

The Pollution Prevention (P2) Coalition of Palm Beach County - Provides the citizens and businesses of Southeastern Florida with information on reducing or eliminating pollution at its source.
p2.ces.fau.edu

Production Engine Remanufactures Association - Worldwide organization whose primary purpose is to give its members the information they need to produce remanufactured engines equal or superior to original engines in quality and performance.
www.pera.org/

Remanufacturing Industries Council - Site features a FAQ about remanufacturing and links to remanufacturers of a variety of products. Remanufacturing is a form of recycling.
www.remancouncil.org/index.htm

Steel Recycling Institute - North American steel industry association that promotes and sustains the recycling of all steel products.
www.recycle-steel.org/

Used Oil Management Association (UOMA) - Advocates the on-site recycling of used oil for energy recovery in a used-oil-fired space heater and boiler.
www.uoma.com/