The Recycling Association of Minnesota is committed to increasing recycling in Minnesota to improve the social and economic health of our citizens, businesses, institutions and future generations. Increased recycling supports sustainability, resource conservation, jobs and a stronger economy in Minnesota. The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) was founded in 1989 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. RAM is a non-partisan professional and public education organization where members from both the public and private sector can come together on neutral territory for educational and networking opportunities and to improve and promote recycling in Minnesota. RAM continues to be guided by its mission and vision along with input from it’s members, stakeholders, and the public. RAM continuously strives to reach its mission through education, by offering training and forums, by providing resources to educators around the state, by providing recycling resources and support to Minnesota businesses, by creating and supporting state and local recycling programs, and by collaborating and building partnerships with our members.