How to get involved in the waste diversion space
Getting involved in a major that encompasses sustainability course work is becoming more and more prevalent. What if you're a computer science major who has an interest in sustainability? How can you get involved?
- Check out your local universities volunteer recycling or compost program options.
- Sign up for volunteer opportunities
- Recycle Colorado Lobby Day: Learn to lobby, visit the capital, and understand Colorado's legislative process.
- Eco-Cycle's Eco-Leaders Volunteer Network: Eco-Leaders are Zero Waste experts and peer educators.
- High Country Conservation Center: Volunteers are needed throughout the year at HC3’s annual events.
- Become a Recycling Ambassador in your community: Steamboat Springs, Fort Collins, Sangre de Cristo, High Country Recycling (Westcliffe), Cloud City Conservation Center (Leadville), Goodwill, Evergreen Sustainability Alliance
- Get Involved in sustainability events
- Jump in a Recycle Colorado Snack & Share to meet others in the industry and learn
- Attend the Recycle Colorado Summit for Recycling by applying for the Future Leaders Scholarship
- Get in on the conversation on Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation at the E.C.O.R. Summit for Action conference
- See what's to come for sustainable innovation by attending and networking at NextCycle.
- Get involved with your local state recycling, composting or solid waste organization network and events.