Young Professionals & Fresh Starts

Getting involved in a major that encompasses sustainability course work is becoming more and more prevalent. What if you're a computer science major who has an interest in sustainability? How can you get involved?

1. Check out your local universities volunteer recycling or compost program options.
   • Auraria Sustainable Campus Programs
   • University of Colorado - Boulder
   • Western Colorado University
   • Colorado State University
   • University of Northern Colorado
2. Sign up for volunteer opportunities
   • Recycle Colorado Lobby Day: Learn to lobby, visit the capital, and understand Colorado's legislative process.
   • Eco-Cycle's Eco-Leaders Volunteer Network: Eco-Leaders are Zero Waste experts and peer educators.
   • High Country Conservation Center: Volunteers are needed throughout the year at HC3’s annual events.
   • Become a Recycling Ambassador in your community: Steamboat Springs, Fort Collins, Sangre de Cristo, High Country Recycling (Westcliffe), Cloud City Conservation Center (Leadville), Goodwill, Evergreen Sustainability Alliance
3. Get Involved in sustainability events
   • Jump in a Recycle Colorado Snack & Share to meet others in the industry and learn
   • Attend the Recycle Colorado Summit for Recycling by applying for the Future Leaders Scholarship
   • Attend your local SWANA Young Professional events.
   • Get in on the conversation on Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation at the E.C.O.R. Summit for Action conference
   • See what's to come for sustainable innovation by attending and networking at NextCycle.
   • Get involved with your local state recycling, composting or solid waste organization network and events.
     • State Recycling Organizations
     • State Composting Organizations
     • State Solid Waste Organizations
4. Apply for additional learning and networking opportunities
   • Sustainable Living Association's Sustainable Leadership Program: Learn how business can thrive and grow while simultaneously solving some of the world’s biggest challenges—and how you, as an individual, can make a difference.
     Collectively, this array of thought leaders and practitioners will inspire, challenge, and prepare participants to rise to the critical leadership demands to successfully integrate sustainability into business.