Thank you for being part of Recycle Colorado. It is your work to answer questions, set up programs, support legislation, and all the other work you do which is moving Colorado to a more circular and less wasteful economy. I am honored by the support and engagement from our membership over the past six months. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge our achievements, get psyched about what’s coming, and invite you to reach out to me. In 2022, with the help of the Board of Directors, Councils, Committees, and members, we were able to:

• Pass into law both the Producer Responsibility Program (HB22-1355) and the Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Development Center (HB22-1159)

• Host the Annual Summit for Recycling conference as the first in-person event since the pandemic began

• Convene the first Rocky Mountain Composting Symposium as part of the 2022 Summit

• Complete our campaign to Increase Recycling Behavior through Social Marketing in Thornton Colorado in partnership with Coca-Cola

• Present and explain the legislation passed in 2022 to numerous local, state and national organizations 

• Co-host a webinar with Colorado Municipal League and created a toolkit with Eco-Cycle to assist communities as they implement The Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (HB21-1162)

• Connect members with resources and other members to help establish or support waste reduction efforts, programs, and legislation

• Establish a round table to address organic contamination issues on the front range

I have also had the pleasure of meeting with members and touring facilities across Colorado. However, I have only just begun this journey and I am eager to meet more of you. In an effort to facilitate more direct communication with our members, I invite you to reach out to me via phone, email, or text, so we can find a time to meet or chat. I am also establishing Membership Mondays on the last Monday of each month. I am reserving 11am-1pm for meetings with members. You can schedule a zoom or phone meeting with me HERE.

I am impressed by the talent and dedication all of our members demonstrate, and I am excited about the new programs, educational efforts, sharing opportunities, policies, and innovations I know we will see in 2023. Please continue to let us know what we can do to support you and amplify your efforts.

In gratitude, 

Liz Chapman
720-839-9531
executive.director@recyclecolorado.org