Recycle Colorado's Poster Contest: Judging has commenced!

All of Colorado’s K-12 students are invited each year to showcase their artistic talent and commitment to diverting waste by participating in Recycle Colorado’s Annual Poster Contest. This year's theme was "Thank you Waste Diversion Teams!".

2025 Poster Contest Submissions are being reviewed by judges. Winners will be contacted during Earth Week!

 While the contest is complete, you can still download the resources on upcycling and more on our "For Kids" page. 

Participating Schools, Organizations, and Students
The participation certificate for each student who submitted a poster is included in the  for the 2025 Poster Contest Participant Packet. Please download the document below and print out the certificate for each student. 

Download Poster Contest Participant Packet

El certificado de participación de cada estudiante que presentó un póster se incluye en el Paquete de Participantes del Concurso de Pósteres 2025. Descargue el documento a continuación e imprima el certificado para cada estudiante.

Descargar el paquete para participantes del concurso de carteles en español

Contest Guidelines

  • One first place winner from each age group will receive a $100 gift card.
  • Each first place winners’ teacher/classroom/school will receive a $100 gift card for room supplies.
  • Winning artwork will be distributed to waste diversion facilities across the state and used to help Earth Day.

If you have any questions, please call or email Ally Byzewski, Recycle Colorado Operations Coordinator.
720-927-7288
[email protected]

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Greensheen Paint City of Grand JunctionEco-Cycle Town of Vail Rehrig Pacific Company

 

2024 Poster Contest

Last year's theme was "Trash to Treasure". We asked students to showcase their artistic talent and commitment by demonstrating the possibilities of upcycling. Read about last year's contest by clicking the button below.