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.

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.

The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. This individual will represent the municipality seat. We are accepting applications until May 5, or until the seat is filled.

You’re invited to the 2025 NextCycle Colorado Pitch Competition, happening on Thursday, May 15 at eTown Hall in Boulder! 

As you know, lithium ion batteries are ubiquitous and have become a waste disposal challenge especially after natural disasters.  At our conference, we will hear from our friend Eric at the EPA on Li-Ion Battery Safety.  Conference agenda and speaker bios are attached.  Join us and register now!  Registration closes in two weeks so don’t dawdle.

Dear Members of Recycle Colorado,

The third phase of Longmont’s Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) has begun implementation as of Jan. 1, 2025, requiring organics (composting) collection for food wholesalers, distributers, manufacturers and grocery stores. 

GreenLatinos is excited to be partnering with Regional Air Quality Council to host an event on April 22nd made specifically for Food Truck Owners!

The Solid Waste and Materials Management Program of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is proposing changes to Section 1.8.2 of the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities, 6 CCR 1007-2 Part 1.

Thank you to all of the participants, legislators, sponsors and exhibitors who joined us this year!

Denver International Airport rolled out a pilot waste management program in Concourse B in hopes of significantly reducing how much waste goes to landfills.

The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. This individual will represent the county seat. We are accepting applications untilMarch 6 or until the seat is filled.

The Avon Foam Cycle densifier is finally up and running! Official opening day coming around the end of February to the public. More details soon!

The 2025 Resource Recycling Conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community advocates to share knowledge, spark meaningful discussions, and inspire action toward a more sustainable future. They invite professionals, academics, and practitioners to submit proposals for engaging and informative sessions that showcase cutting-edge research, successful case studies, and actionable insights.

Among other recyclable materials, the CEDC’s Circular Transportation Network (CTN) collects LDPE and HDPE film plastics including film wrap, plastic bags, ziplock bags, bubble wrap and more.

In alignment with the CEDC’s mission to develop circular economies within Colorado, support local economies, and keep materials circulating at their highest value, the CEDC recently launched the Circular Transportation Network (CTN). The CTN is a collaboration between the CEDC, Front Range Transload, and B. Kirkland Trucking made possible by a grant from the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Fund.