Vahe Manoukian has worked in the recycling industry since 1987. He started his career with ENVIPCO California. During his 10 years with the company, he helped build ENVIPCO's recycling infrastructure and assisted in the operation of their plastic processing plant. Vahe joined Moore Recycling Associates in 1996 as part of the Plastic Recycling Corporation of California’s (PRCC) team. Since then, he has helped establish California's PET quality standard. He continues to work with all of California's certified processors/recyclers and MRF's in buying, inspecting and helping them with their general recycling issues and needs. Vahe also works as the liaison between PET reclaimers and all of the generators in the California recycling system to facilitate mutual understanding on how PET bales should be prepared and processed in order to improve overall recycling quality. Vahe holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology.