CouncilsRecycle Colorado councils bring together people interested in specific focus areas of waste reduction, diversion and recovery across the state or in certain industries or sectors. Regional CouncilsRegional councils serve a specific geographic region in the state and exist to provide access to Recycle Colorado programs and support to areas outside of the greater Denver area. Regional councils host quarterly meetings that focus on bringing information and education to members and/or updating council members on the current council action project if there is one. Participation on regional councils is for current Recycle Colorado members. Each member is allowed to bring a guest one time for the purpose of exploring the work of the council. Northern ColoradoThe Northern Colorado Council serves Fort Collins, Larimer County and surrounding areas. The council has provided recycling education to residents of northern Colorado through social media and developed thank-you cards to help encourage businesses to recycle. More information (PDF) or check out the group's Facebook page. Chair: Becca Walkinshaw, Republic Services Western SlopeThe Western Slope Council serves multiple counties including Mesa, Delta, Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Pitkin and Gunnison (at this time). This council has explored a public awareness campaign to inform the public about the importance of recycling and composting to preserve a clean, green Western Slope, including a centralized database (app and website) that provides information on which materials can be recycled or composted and where to take them. Chair: Holly Mautz, 3XM Grinding and Compost Subject-Matter CouncilsSubject-matter councils are formed specifically to focus on advancing infrastructure, end markets and policy for a specific material, industry or subject matter. The council brings together stakeholders that have a vested interest in this specific issue. Councils meet at least quarterly for information updates and/or to work on a current action project. Composting CouncilThe Composting Council is Recycle Colorado’s most tenured council. This council works to grow market-driven compost infrastructure and or capacity, create and drive end markets requiring standards for use and drive local and state policies requiring the use of organic recovery and compost. The compost council has developed a strategic plan and is working diligently on multiple projects. This council is also associated with the U.S. Composting Council. Co-Chair: Shawn Bruckman, Vail Honeywagon Construction and Demolition (C&D) CouncilThe C&D Council promotes the increase of end markets for C&D material in Colorado. In 2019, the council prioritized C&D materials by economic value and researched end markets for the five most valuable materials with no end markets in Colorado. Read the final report (PDF) Chair: Michael Port, Pitkin County Solid Waste Center |
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