Oklahoma Recycling Association - OKRA

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎💚

First celebrated in 1973, World Environment Day is recognized nationally and used for environmental outreach. World Environment Day raises awareness, inspire changes, and drives global action for a more sustainable planet. We encourage you to do the same! Start advocating locally within your community. Gather a group of volunteers to clean up your local park. Get out there. Change starts with YOU!

06/04/2026

Cardboard recycling is as easy as…
1. Make sure the cardboard is clean and dry
2. Remove shipping plastic and styrofoam
3. Make it flat

Recycle better and follow the guidelines placed by your local recycling center. Have recycling questions? We have answers! Send us a message or check out our website- https://recycleok.org/resources/faq/

♻️🌎💚

06/04/2026

This is a great opportunity to learn about current recycling market issues and trends.

The future of recycling is being shaped today.
The National Recycling Coalition invites professionals across the recycling, sustainability, manufacturing, and policy sectors to explore the critical issues influencing recycling systems nationwide during Part II of the webinar series:

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄

This timely discussion will feature insights from:

🎙️ Tristan Steichen
Management Consultant and Executive Director
National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition

🎙️ Heidi Sanborn
Executive Director
National Stewardship Action Council

Topics include:
✅ The current state of Packaging EPR
✅ Responsible End Markets
✅ The complexity of fragmented recycling markets
✅ Emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of recycling

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Gain valuable perspectives from industry leaders and stay informed on the policies, programs, and market developments impacting recycling systems across the country.

🔹 Register Now: https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/event-form/registration-form/113866/tickets

06/03/2026

Would you like to become a Citizen Environmentalist?

JOIN US for our Eco Allies program! This is a free-of-charge, four-class course for beginners on Recycling, Sustainability, and Eco-Friendly Practices.
Registration is required in order to attend. Please call The M.e.t. at (918) 584-0584 to register.

The first class will be on June 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will introduce you to the course and teach you about wastewater, stormwater, and how to dispose of household pollutants.

Class 2 will be on June 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will teach about solid waste, green waste, and recycling.

Class 3 will be on June 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will teach about soil and composting.

Class 4 will be on June 30th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will teach about air quality and ozone alerts.

If you have any questions, just let us know!

06/01/2026

REDUCE is the 1st R in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle but it is often overlooked. Recycling better starts with reducing the amount of materials we are consuming.

Easy examples of reducing include skipping the plastic bag when getting fresh veggies, bringing your own bags when grocery shopping, not falling for fast fashion, and saying no to plastic straws.

How do you practice reducing? Let us know in the comments! 😁♻🌎💚

05/29/2026

Want to know more about what is happening with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) around the country? Interested in ever changing playing field in recycling? Then you might want to attend this free webinar.

The NRC Webinar Series continues with Part II of “Reshaping Recycling: What You Need to Know.”

Join us as we explore the current state of Packaging EPR and responsible end markets, including the growing complexity of fragmented recycling systems and what it means for the future of sustainability.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕙 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Together We Are Recycling.

05/27/2026

Hello Summertime 😎⛱️

Summertime means spending all day outside playing in the water and eating way too many popsicles. You can enjoy all the fun in the sun and recycle better at the same time by not including these items in your recycling bins:

-Plastic beach toys
-Pool toys
-Pool noodles
-Kid’s pools
-Blow up floaties
-Beach balls
-Life jackets

Recycling better means being mindful of what we are recycling. Stick to your local recycling centers guidelines before placing items in your bins. 😆♻️☀️

05/22/2026

Attention Recycling Enthusiasts in the Tulsa Area. Check out this Eco Allies series. It may be just the think you are looking for to expand your knowledge on sustainabiity programs.

Would you like to become a Citizen Environmentalist?

JOIN US for our Eco Allies program! This is a free-of-charge, four-class course for beginners on Recycling, Sustainability, and Eco-Friendly Practices.
Registration is required in order to attend. Please call The M.e.t. at (918) 584-0584 to register.

The first class will be on June 9th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will introduce you to the course and teach you about wastewater, stormwater, and how to dispose of household pollutants.

Class 2 will be on June 16th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will teach about solid waste, green waste, and recycling.

Class 3 will be on June 23rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will teach about soil and composting.

Class 4 will be on June 30th, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This class will teach about air quality and ozone alerts.

If you have any questions, just let us know!

05/22/2026

Wondering how to make your next party plastic free? Here's your guide! 😆

-Asking guests to bring their own reusable water bottles reduces the need for plastic water bottles
-Skip single use plastic cutlery, plates, and cups and provide guests with reusable ones instead
-Reduce the amount of decor you buy and use items you already have
-Provide beverages in cans or glass and skip the plastic

How are you reducing waste at your parties? Let us know in the comments! ♻💚🌎

05/20/2026

One part of recycling better is knowing what can and can’t go inside your recycling bins. Batteries should be disposed of properly, they do not go in your recycling bins or trash cans. This website will tell you where you can take your batteries to be recycled- https://search.earth911.com

Batteries can catch on fire inside trash trucks if placed in your trash can. Recycle better and dispose of batteries properly! 👍♻️🔋