| History
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The
Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) was formed in
1990 by a group of individuals who are committed to
expanding state recycling opportunities. Since its
inception, the VRA has become the leading resource
of recycling information for our members, the general
public, the Virginia General Assembly, local government,
business, and industry. The organization is guided
by a diverse Board of Directors
that reflects the membership.
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| Mission
Statement
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The
Virginia Recycling Association is a non-stock, non-profit
Virginia corporation composed of individuals and organizations
of diverse interests. The membership is committed
to the common goal of promoting recycling as an integral
part of resource conservation and solid waste management.
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| Goals
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The
goals of the Virginia Recycling Association are:
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To promote recycling in Virginia;
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To help promote and implement recycling programs
or support structures by facilitating cooperation
among public, private sector, and government agencies;
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To facilitate the assembly and exchange of information,
knowledge, and ideas relating to recycling.
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| Accomplishments
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The
Virginia Recycling Association is the only statewide
association dedicated to recycling and enhancing recycling
development opportunities in Virginia.
Accomplishments include:
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Conducted statewide survey and analysis of recycling
end-use markets.
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Developed and implemented a recycling coordinator's
training program.
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Annual Conference featuring regional and national
speakers and workshops.
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| Committees
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The
Virginia Recycling Association is comprised of 10
committees which include:
New
members are encouraged to join the committees in an
effort to become actively involved with the VRA.
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| Benefits
of Membership |
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VRA
membership automatically entitles you to access to
the most comprehensive and current information in
Virginia on the recycling industry, networking opportunities
with the leading recycling professionals in the state
and the opportunity to help shape statewide recycling
policy.
As
a member, you have access to the VRA electronic mailing
list, or listserv, which allows you to share in
information about recycling in Virginia.
Visit
the membership page for more
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| Contact
Us
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The
main business e-mail address for the VRA is ...
vra@vrarecycles.org
To join the VRA, please e-mail ...
joinvra@vrarecycles.org
or download
a membership form (PDF), which details membership
levels and dues.
For
Questions and Discussion
The
VRA maintains an electronic mailing
list, or listserv, as a way to share information
with other people interested in recycling in Virginia.
You must be a VRA member
before you can participate in the listserv.
Non-listserv
members should direct questions to vra@vrarecycles.org.
The
mailing address is ...
Virginia Recycling Association
P.O. Box 2107
Midlothian, VA 23113-2107
Phone: (804) 302-4231
FAX: (804) 302-4241
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