Find and Fund your Entrepreneurism Through EPA's Small Business Innovation Research Program

As part of its Small Business Innovation Research program, EPA seeks proposals from small businesses to develop novel environmental technologies in various topics areas, including: 

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CoCo is looking for a Marketing & Sales Director

CoCo is a zero-waste start-up based in Denver, CO. They collect food waste in addition to providing a sustainable, local delivery service. They are on a mission to make composting mainstream. They are a catalyst for environmental sustainability and a more equitable world.

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Circular Colorado awarded contract for the Circular Economy Development Center

Circular Colorado, a Colorado based nonprofit operated by previous Recycle Colorado staff members Laurie Johnson and Amy Randell, will help Colorado reach its waste diversion goals. By supporting and expanding Colorado's existing and new end markets for recycled materials, Circular Colorado hopes to increase the regional demand for materials. 

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The Potentially Everlasting Life of a Bottle

What happens to a bottle you toss in recycling? Does it get rinsed and refilled? Crushed and repurposed? Or end up in a landfill? Possibly any of those but it depends on where you live. Jamie Sudler of H2O Radio followed a beer bottle to find out what happens in Denver, Colorado.

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Good Business Colorado Executive Director Position + Call for Mentors for GBC Policy Pitchfest

Good Business Colorado (GBC) is looking for someone who believes in the GBC mission and can help take the organization to the next level. If you can think of anyone who might be a good fit, please check out the job description and information on how to apply. They will be accepting applications through July 31st.  

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DOE Announces a Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling Funding Opportunity

On June 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $125 million funding opportunity for recycling, reprocessing, and battery collection authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to grow and secure America’s battery supply chain. Projects funded through this opportunity will:  

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Goldfinch is looking for a Summer Intern

Goldfinch is a Denver based Recycling Company. They are looking to hire a part time paid intern for the summer. 

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Sustainability Specialist opening with the Town of Eagle

The Town of Eagle, a dynamic, recreation-oriented, and growing community, has an excellent opportunity for a skilled and proven Sustainability Specialist.

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Learn more about Waste Interceptors

Philip Griffith is a new Recycle Colorado member, looking to make an impact in the state. Using his waste WIN -waste interception now - methodology he has been able to cut the waste bill on a test property in half. They have then invested that savings in recycling. It more than pays for itself. He could cut the waste bill in half again. One of the highlights, is the capacity to intercept shrink wrap and all forms of film, Styrofoam, pallets and just about anything that ends up in the dumpster but has a recycling answer.

Learn more about his processes by watching his Green Team video!

The District of Columbia Department of Public Works is seeking a Program Manager

The District of Columbia Department of Public Works is seeking a Program Manager for the Office of Waste Diversion, also known as the Zero Waste DC Team. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the District’s efforts to achieve an 80% solid waste diversion rate through the design, implementation, and evaluation of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting policies, programs, and infrastructure. The incumbent leads a team of zero waste professionals, coordinates across interagency and regional partnerships, and will implement the District’s strategic Zero Waste DC Plan, which will be released in Summer 2023. Competitive applicants will have experience implementing waste diversion programs and policies and leading teams and should possess strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

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2023 Summit for Recycling

2023 Summit for Recycling Events Archive

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RRS is seeking applications for a Consultant

RRS is seeking applications for a Consultant to work with a new and established clientele, working collaboratively within a project team. Projects may include:

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RFP Issued for Needs Assessment required by Colorado's Producer Responsibility Program

Circular Action Alliance has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for parties interested in conducting the Needs Assessment required by Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. The RFP is available on bidsUSA and closes on June 30, 2023.

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RFP Issued for Needs Assessment required by Colorado's Producer Responsibility Program

Circular Action Alliance has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for parties interested in conducting the Needs Assessment required by Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. The RFP is available on bidsUSA and closes on June 30, 2023.

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Compost Awareness Week Proclaimed in 2023

This year, Governor Jared Polis signed the proclamation to make May 7th-13th Compost Awareness Week in Colorado. Members of the Colorado Composting Council banded together to help write the proclamation and get it submitted. We are so proud to have a governor that supports our composting and recycling initiatives!

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CDPHE appoints first Producer Responsibility Organization in the nation for statewide recycling of packaging and paper

REMOTE (May 1, 2023): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has appointed Circular Action Alliance as the Producer Responsibility Organization in charge of implementing Colorado’s new statewide recycling program created under the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. 

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Apply for the Solid Waste Analyst Position with Pitkin County

Performs research and analytical work for the landfill, in the areas of cost management, performance benchmarking, and action plan tracking.  Also assists with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, practices, policies, and systems to provide recommendations on workload balancing and increase process efficiencies. 

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FRWD Grant Application is Live!

Have a project with significant waste diversion impacts in the Front Range of Colorado? We’re excited to offer a grant cycle focused on construction and demolition (C&D) waste diversion and reduction, organic waste projects, and recycling infrastructure and collection projects. With up to $5 million in funding, the FRWD Board of Directors is eager to support projects focused on advancing the circular economy through high-impact waste diversion initiatives.

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Colorado's Youth Dig into their Creativity to Create Compost Art!

The 16th Annual Recycle Colorado Poster Contest kicked off in March this year and was very successful! This years theme was "Colorado Loves Clean Compost which asked students to help us illustrate why composting is important to our state and the people who live in it. We received over 160 poster submissions from 24 different school across the state. We love to see the creativity the kids bring each year, whether its from our up and coming digital graphic designers, or classic marker, paint and crayon artists, to the realists who used compostable and non-compostable items to demonstrate what they have learned. 

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Be the next Zero Waste Strategic Advisor with the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to directly manage the development of zero-waste programs and infrastructure projects related to compost, construction & demolition recycling (C&D), hard-to-recycle materials, and hazardous waste. As our Zero Waste Strategic Advisor, you will play a critical role in helping to reduce waste disposal, protect the environment, and conserve natural resources in Boulder County. Your expertise will be relied upon to coordinate with elected officials and departments and provide core services required to complete projects successfully. 

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