Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) has published its 2024 Annual Report. It highlights progress in reducing pollution and building resilience as our city grows hotter and drier. 

On July 9th, 2025, PaintCare proposed an amendment to the Colorado Paint Stewardship Program plan requesting an increase to the program assessment structure.  Per 25-17-404(3)(a) C.R.S., the Executive Director shall approve or reject a plan in writing within ninety days after the receipt of the plan and therefore, should provide a response to PaintCare by October 7th, 2025. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has opened a 30 day public comment period for PaintCare’s proposed amendment to the Colorado Paint Stewardship Program plan through Sunday, August 10th, 2025. CDPHE will consider all public comments received before deciding whether to approve or reject the plan. 

Growers interested in applying compost to their orchard, cropland, or rangeland can benefit from up to $10,500 towards the cost of delivery, application, and compost material - plus free technical assistance!

For priority consideration, fill out the interest form below by July 14, 2025.

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To increase the amount of film and flexible packaging from communities, Circular Colorado is inviting school districts across the state to join the Circular Transportation Network (CTN), a program of Circular Colorado and the CEDC. The CTN is funded in part by a grant from The Recycling Partnership to support the initiation of a collection system to collect, consolidate and recycle film and flexible packaging.

The Operations Manager – Recycling Collections will oversee CAA’s program for collection of recycling across Colorado. This role establishes and manages contracts with recycling collection haulers including municipal, private sector, and drop-off facilities. This includes leading relationships with these interest holders and collaborating with them to accomplish CAA’s and State of Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility operational outcomes. The Operations Manager – Recycling Collections will also collaborate with CAA teammates and external interest holders to educate and engage haulers, expand access to recycling collection services, and invest in Colorado’s recycling infrastructure. This role will ensure workflows are managed to meet critical implementation, operational, and reporting deadlines.  

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How do you manage your waste?

As required by the Producer Responsibility Act, a producer shall not sell or distribute products that use covered materials in the state unless the producer is participating in the program as of July 1, 2025. 

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment would like to notify you about an upcoming opportunity to apply for a grant under the Closed Landfill Remediation Grant Program.

Extended producer responsibility, community engagement and chemical recycling were all hot topics for Colorado service providers, business owners and municipal representatives at a recent conference. 

• Lead preconstruction meetings with contractors
• Enforce local construction waste diversion regulations
• Collaborate across departments to manage sustainable outcomes

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• Are you a self-driven, organized, and detail-oriented person who loves reclaimed material?
• Do you thrive in an ever-changing work environment?
• Would you like to join a team that values honesty, professionalism, and accountability?

If you answered “YES” to the above, read on!

This position exists to become a fully functional environmental protection specialist specializing in product stewardship programs for hard to recycle materials. Under supervision and support of other recycling and producer responsibility specialist in the unit, the position will: 1) conduct inspections for the Paint Stewardship Programs, as well as inspections of other solid waste recycling facilities; 2) provide compliance assistance and technical outreach to the regulated community, and 3) collect, analyze, and evaluate waste diversion recycling data associated with hard to recycle materials and authorized product stewardship programs. This position performs regulatory oversight of Colorado’s Paint Stewardship Program, as authorized under SB 14-029. Specific duties of this position are completed with supervisor oversight as an EPS I position.

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2025 Summit for Recycling Agenda

June 2nd | June 3rd | June 4th

Monday, June 2nd

9:00 am | Hike in Grand Junction

The 2025 NextCycle Colorado Pitch Competition showcased the culmination of a six-month business accelerator program designed to promote circular economy-based ventures and foster innovation in sustainable design, reuse, repair, compost, recycling, and material recovery solutions for end markets in Colorado. Funded by the Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise, this program supports teams in advancing their circular ventures to create impactful solutions within the state.

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Longmont, CO – Last month, Recycle Colorado announced the departure of its treasured Executive Director, Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Chapman, slated to leave her post in early June. Since that announcement, Recycle Colorado has been in search of its new leader. We are thrilled to announce that Brandy Moe has accepted the position of Executive Director of Recycle Colorado effective June 9, 2025.

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has reviewed processes that are being researched, developed, and commercialized to convert used plastic into molecular or petrochemical feedstocks, fuels, gases, oils, or waxes has developed this statement to provide NRC policy regarding so-called “chemical recycling” and “advanced recycling.” 

On May 14, 2025, Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Advisory Board submitted its approval recommendation memo for LPMA Powered by Interchange 360’s amended Individual Program Plan (IPP). As per HB22-1355, with CDPHE (the Department) in receipt of the board’s recommendation, the public comment period for LPMA powered by Interchange 360's amended Individual Program Plan is now open. 

The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. This individual will represent the retail seat. We are accepting applications untilJune 8 or until the seat is filled.

Elements Mountain Compost is seeking a composting technician to support the weekly collection and processing of food scraps to create compost. The position involves driving a large pickup truck (no CDL required), moving and cleaning bins, and sifting and bagging compost outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Additional duties may include communicating with current and potential customers, staffing farmers market events, turning compost piles and general site maintenance. No composting experience required, paid training is included but candidates must be dedicated, self-motivated and able to work independently.

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