Clackamas, Ore. – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC), which operates the BottleDrop network, announced that it has donated $25,000 through its BottleDrop Fund to Heart of Cartm (Community Action Recycling Team of Manzanita). This donation will further empower the nonprofit in its mission to promote recycling, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship in the North Tillamook County communities by revitalizing their local Master Recycler course, which empowers Tillamook County residents with knowledge of proper recycling practices.
The BottleDrop Fund, created in partnership with Oregon Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon that are operating in the spirit of the Bottle Bill through annual grantmaking. The Fund’s priorities include litter and waste reduction, environmental conservation, environmental education, recycling, public-private partnerships that work to solve a community problem in Oregon, and skill-building and job training for low-income residents.
“Supporting organizations like Heart of Cartm reflects the beverage industry’s commitment to fostering sustainable practices and environmental stewardship,” said Eric Chambers, vice president of strategy and outreach at OBRC. “Achieving some of the nation’s highest recycling outcomes starts with knowledgeable recyclers, and we’re thrilled to support Cartm’s efforts to equip individuals with the skills and information they need to be excellent recyclers.”
Heart of Cartm’s work facilitates the reimagination, reuse and repair of the region’s resources through the operation of a creative reuse store as well as a repair workshop that focuses on fixing broken items. The organization also promotes recycling through community engagement, education, and innovative programs.
“Master Recyclers of Tillamook County have volunteered over 500 hours to promote environmental awareness and good recycling habits in our county. The recent collaboration between our organization, Tillamook County Solid Waste, and Oregon Community Foundation’s BottleDrop Fund is very exciting,” explains Jessi Just, Executive Director at Cartm. “It is crucial for sustaining the positive impact of our Master Recyclers program!”
For more information about Heart of Cartm and its initiatives, please visit http://www.heartofcartm.org.
About Heart of Cartm (Community Action Recycling Team of Manzanita)Heart of Cartm is a non-profit organization based in Wheeler, Oregon, dedicated to reducing waste and promoting recycling through community engagement, education, and innovative programs. Cartm strives to create a more sustainable future for the community by fostering responsible waste management practices.
About BottleDrop and the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative is the industry steward of Oregon’s nationally recognized beverage container redemption system and the operator of the BottleDrop network. On behalf of the beverage industry, OBRC helps Oregonians easily recycle around 2 billion containers every year, dramatically reducing litter in Oregon’s special places and boosting recycling outcomes.. To learn more, visit BottleDrop.com or OBRC.com
About Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) was founded in 1973 with a big mission: to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCF works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grantmaking and scholarships. In 2023, OCF distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations can work with OCF to create charitable funds to support causes important to them. To learn more, please visit: oregoncf.org.
