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Thank you to everyone who attended & supported the 2023 Summit for Recycling!

This year's Summit was one to remember! From engaging sessions that left us abuzz with new ideas and solutions to playing ultimate frisbee and dancing, the whole event put a smile on everyone's face and cultivated new connections.

We want to thank all of our members, sponsors, board members, speakers, conference planning & support team, and volunteers for all of their contributions and support. The year was a great success because of you all.

Let us know how we did by providing feedback on the Summit

If you could not join us in Steamboat...
You can access the session presentations and recordings. on our website. Presentations from keynotes and breakout sessions are uploaded on the "Summit Agenda" page. Recordings of the ballroom sessions are available to Summit attendees and members for free. Non-Members and non-attendees will need to pay a small fee to view these recordings. Please fill out the from below to receive the link to watch these recordings.

View Summit Recordings

We are so grateful for our amazing Summit Sponsors. Without you all, our work and the Summit would not be made possible. Thank you for your support!

Celebrating the 2023 Recycling & Composting Award Winners

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Your impacts are what help bring progress to Colorado's waste diversion efforts. Thank you for all you do!

Outstanding Business Recycling/Diversion Program: Lorrie Myers, Who Gives a SCRAP

Mereth Meade' Outstanding Volunteer Of the Year Award: Daniela Withaar & Kourtney Ziercher, Waste No More Denver

Lifetime Achievement: Jerry Williams, Denver International Airport

Recycler of the Year: Kym Beck, City of Grand Junction

‘Cara Russell’ Rising Star: Liz Mauro, City of Glenwood Springs

Outstanding Non-Profit Diversion Program: Joe Pitts, Resource Central

Outstanding Outreach: Charlotte Lin, Town of Avon

Outstanding Elected Official: Gail Garey, Steamboat Springs City Council

Outstanding Elected Official: Robin Kniech, City and County of Denver

Composting Champion: Keith Mautz, 3XM Grinding and Compost

Composting Champion: Marti Matsch, Eco-Cycle

Congrats to the 2023 Future Leader Scholarship Winners!

Sydney Smith, University of Colorado Boulder

Jaxon Mawhiney, University of Colorado Denver

Caleb Norder, Front Range Community College

Angelina Duerto Hunter, Colorado Mesa University

Emma Ritson, University of Colorado Boulder

Thank you for attending the Summit with us in Steamboat. We are hoping to increase the presence of all future leaders in the waste space at our events and in the industry. A young professionals happy hour, future leaders council? Please let us know your ideas and thoughts by taking our Summit feedback survey or emailing us.

Parking at the Grand during the Summit
If you received a parking ticket from the Steamboat Square Parking Lot, please send the parking violation number and license plate number to Kari at kbumgarner@steamboat.com. If you have already paid the parking ticket, please contact the Director of Security, Brett at 970.871.5335 or 970.846.3057 for a refund. Sorry for any convince this may have caused.

June Snack & Share: Trash Panda

Come learn about Trash Panda, a company that uses recycled plastic to create frisbee golf discs, at our June 15th snack & share meeting. Please RSVP if you are not already on the calendar invite!

RSVP to Snack & Share

SB23-191, The Organics Diversion Study Bill, Signed by Governor Polis!
Just before the Summit, Gov. Polis, joined by the many who helped write & pass this bill, signed into law the Organics Diversion Study Bill. SB23-191 directs CDPHE to build on their 2022 Statewide Organics Management Plan.

Municipal Recycling Is Evolving Fast – RRS Can Help You Keep Up!
Economic uncertainty. The ongoing focus on plastics. A shifting policy landscape. As a recycling professional, those are just some of the factors creating complexity around your decision-making. The 2023 Resource Recycling Conference is designed to give you the expert insight and industry connections you need to navigate today's municipal recycling ecosystem – and be inspired to thrive in the years ahead.

Apply for Waste Diversion FRWD grants. Deadline to apply is June 14th!
CDPHE appoints Circular Action Alliance as the producer responsibility organization in charge of implementing Colorado's statewide recycling 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.
RRS is looking to hire a consultant in Colorado. Apply!

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