Boulder County’s Circular Economy Funding projects provide an opportunity for organizations and businesses to participate in Boulder County’s vision of becoming a zero waste community and closing the waste loop through circular economy practices.
The Colorado Circular Transportation Network (CTN) is a project led & supported by the Circular Economy Development Center to address rural recycling transportation challenges. The goal of this program is to collect recyclable materials that are at risk of going to landfill due to challenges faced by small-scale generators: small accumulations of materials, prohibitive transportation costs and/or lack of access to hauling.
Table to Farm Compost (T2F) is seeking a Director of Operations that oversees the businesses’ day-to-day operations of on–farm compost management, including equipment maintenance and procurement, as well as compost route logistics including residential and commercial routes. The Director of Operations will also work with administrative staff to integrate software and systems into the day-to-day logistics of the operation. This position provides direct oversight to the Farm Manager and Drivers and reports directly to the Management Team of the company. This is a new position for Table to Farm Compost.
The Colorado Communications Manager is a strategic role responsible for advancing CAA’s goals within the state of Colorado to ensure the successful execution of the Colorado EPR program, while aligning to CAA’s national communication strategy. This role will oversee all aspects of internal and external communications in Colorado including the strategic planning and execution of organization’s engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders.
PaintCare seeks a qualified candidate to assist with administering the paint stewardship program in Colorado. This position is remote, located in Colorado, and requires a significant amount of in-field work to coordinate the activities of the PaintCare program for a portion of the state.
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Funding Opportunities
Manage Longmont’s waste services programs including operations and financial planning, policy development and regional waste diversion planning. Also manage the City’s Waste Diversion Center.
Recycle Colorado member, Pretred, is a finalist in the Colorado Chamber's Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition.
Gov. Jared Polis and local officials break ground on massive complex to support surge in state’s “circular economy” effort.
The Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. This individual will represent the environmental justice seat. We are accepting applications until October 4 or until the seat is filled.
Denver (September 5, 2024): Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, has appointed thirteen individuals to serve on the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Board. The board aims to help Colorado businesses, local governments, and communities efficiently use resources through recycling, composting, extending the use cycle of products, and shifting manufacturing processes to reduce waste.
In this position you will support the WastelessCOS project and team efforts through administrative tasks and participation with the waste characterization study. Employment is expected to continue until the project is complete. Anticipated project completion date is June 2025.
CDPHE is looking for bids from contractors to develop an update to Colorado's Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan.
The Composting Consortium is an initiative of Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy. Their mission is to increase food waste diversion and the collection/recovery of food-contact compostable packaging. Two of their new platforms/projects that launched this week which may be of interest to you, your team, Colorado composters and Colorado municipalities.
The Region 8 Sustainable Materials Management Grant is now open and accepting applications. The request for applications (RFA) will be open for 45 days (till September 27th , 2024). Click here to view and apply for this opportunity, and let me know if you need any assistance along the way.
In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of up to $63 million to enable state and local governments to expand battery recycling and modernize American manufacturing by making cutting edge technologies like advanced sensors and modeling more accessible to small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). Administered by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), this funding opportunity advances next-generation tools and resources to achieve the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious goal of a net-zero economy by 2050 and will help revitalize and strengthen America’s global leadership in manufacturing.
The report was commissioned by Colorado’s Circular Economy Development Center and prepared by RRS. Textiles, tires, plastics, and wood identified as key focus areas for circular economy development in Colorado.
The Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains is issuing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Awards made under this FOA will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, more commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
The search for YVSC's Circular Economy Director position is now open and the solicitation is found here.
