Colorado Recycles week is November 11th-15th and America Recycles Day is November 15th this year. During Colorado Recycles Week, we are taking to LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to tell the stories of our members.
Colorado Composting Council (COCC)
Please email us for the 2024 notes document.
January 18th - Tour of Mile High Workshop
The Mile High WorkShop's (MHW), repurposing project, focuses on diverting discarded marketing materials by upcycling retired billboards, used vinyl banners, and other synthetic materials. This process not only contributes to a more sustainable end market but also generates meaningful employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers due to addictions, homelessness, and incarceration. MHW's participants undergo paid on-the-job training, acquiring skills in production and industrial sewing that opens doors to long-term employment.
JANUARY 19th: First Meeting with Recycle Colorado Updates and Introductions
Thank you to all of you that participated in our vote, watched intro videos, attended the Annual Meeting and nominated candidates. Your participation helps us get the best of the best, who will help to represent our members and your interests, on our board. Read up on our new board members and send them their congratulations. These 5 will be welcomed in at our board retreat and will start their important duties in 2025.
The 2024 Annual Meeting was a SUCCESS! We appreciate everyone who was able to travel to attend and gather with fellow members. In our virtual world, connecting offline always fills us with joy, seeing our amazing group reunite for an awesome time.
What did we lobby on in 2024?
- Producer Responsibility for Paper & Packaging Products approval by the joint budget commission
- Waste Tire Management Enterprise Bill (SB24-123)
- CDPHE Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise Fund (C3E)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Bike Tour of Powerhouse Energy Campus
Start your week by enjoying the marvelous bikeways and innovation found in Ft. Collins. We will be leading a group to bike from the Hilton (or you can drive) to the Powerhouse. The Powerhouse Energy Campus is a modern, 100,000 square foot LEED Platinum Certified building that is one of the largest free-standing energy facilities at any university. It is recognized nationally and internationally for its interdisciplinary approach and its groundbreaking work on engine technology, electric grids, biofuels, energy policy, human behavior, energy access in the developing world, and energy-focused entrepreneurship. Fort Collins represents clean energy development in the 21st century. We will have some bikes available or you can bring your own.
Thank you for volunteering to support Recycle Colorado on Lobby Day. We are so glad you are here!
This page will have all the Lobby Day resources that you need for the day. Since there is a ton to cover, you can use the buttons below to navigate to the resource on this page that you need. If you ever lose this webpage, you will be provided with a QR code that has all of this information on it to access it again.
Thank you for meeting with us!
Feel free to browse the previous meetings notes, recordings, and resources to see what each council and committee worked on in 2023.
Anna Perks
Perks Deconstruction
Watch Anna's Intro Video
Anna Perks founded and operates Perks Deconstruction, where she serves as an industry pioneer and subject matter expert in the construction and demolition material reuse sector. With an extensive 13-year background in waste management, business sustainability, environmental education, and business development, Anna's expertise extends beyond the operational aspects of her successful deconstruction business. She has dedicated substantial effort to research and analyze deconstruction and reuse policies across the United States. This deep understanding of policy terrain empowers her to offer the recycling industry invaluable insights and thought leadership. Anna is a practitioner and mentor, actively helping others develop and implement programs rooted in best practices. Her ability to synthesize complex policy and operational considerations enables her to guide organizations and individuals toward sustainable solutions. Anna's affiliations within various local and national reuse and deconstruction groups further underscore her commitment to driving positive change in the construction and demolition industry through a multifaceted approach.
The event in Salida was beautiful! The Salida Steamplant Events Center offered the perfect location for our event, with the Arkansas River out back below a view of the Salida S Mountain that peeked through yellow trees. A short drive, or bike ride, down the road offered another amazing venue for Recycle Colorado's first "Green Drinks" hosted at Elevations Beer Company. It was incredible to bring everyone together once again and share laughs, ideas, and a drink, in the spirit of recycling, waste and compost.
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Colorado Recycles Week 2023: November 14th-18th
America Recycles Day: November 15th
We enjoyed the having you all attend and network with us.
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