Student Winners of Recycling Poster Contest Announced
One of this year’s contest themes was “Plug In to E-cycling” in recognition of the new Colorado law that takes effect this summer.
Turning Today’s Waste Into Tomorrow’s Resources
CAFR Complete News Archive
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CDPHE E-Waste Materials Now Available in Spanish
Outreach materials for the electronic waste ban are now offered in Spanish and available online.
CAFR Announces “You Make Recycling Work” Video Contest Winner
As the winner of the first-ever “You Make Recycling Work” Video Contest, E-Waste Recyclers of Colorado will be sending one person to attend this year’s Summit for Recycling for free!
HB13-1044 Authorize Graywater Use
05/01/2013 House Considered Senate Amendments – Result was to Concur – Repass
SB13-252 Renewable Energy Standard Retail Wholesale Methane
05/01/2013 Senate Considered House Amendments – Result was to Concur – Repass
SB13-050 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund
CAFR Active Support
04/23/2013 Senate Considered House Amendments – Result was to Concur – Repass
Request for Quotations: Electronic Waste Collection Events in the City of Aspen
Organization: City of Aspen
Deadline: April 8, 2013
Official E-Waste Website and Materials: Electronic Recycling Jobs Act
The website hosts toolkits for anyone needing to communicate with consumers or the regulated community about the new law.
Colorado Waste Tire Program Recycling Incentive Grants
Deadline: May 29, 2013
Funds may be available to counties, municipalities, special districts (including school districts), and state agencies, as a financial incentive to purchase products containing recycled or reused Colorado waste tires on a reimbursement basis.
Community Economic Development Projects Grant
Deadline: July 2, 2013
For projects designed to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of employment and business opportunities.
EHS Director (Environmental, Health, Safety) (Denver)
Organization: Timken Motor & Crane Services LLC
Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: Not indicated
Research Grant Opportunity, Environmental Research and Education Foundation
Deadline: July 15, 2013
Submissions of scientific research proposals related to sustainable solid waste management practices are invited.
Recycling Rebates Program
Deadline: August 2013
Accepts applications for recycling rebate monies in the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Fund.
P3 Awards: Student Design Competition for Sustainability
Deadline: December 2013
Highlights the use of scientific principles in creating innovative projects focused on sustainability.
Environmental Education Regional Grants
Deadline: December 2013
To increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed environmental decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment.
Solidwaste Management Grant Program
Deadline: December 2013
The objectives of the Solid Waste Management Grant Program are to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.
SB13-057 Indep Review Of Solid Wastes Disposal Site App
02/12/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SB13-063 Recycled Energy Includes Gas Derived From Waste
02/13/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
HB13-1096 Waste Tire Recycling Agricultural & Beneficial Use
02/11/2013 House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
HB13-1093 Bidding For Local Government Procurement Contracts
02/06/2013 House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely
Source Reduction Assistance
Deadline: Spring 2014
Help fund environmental projects that reduce or eliminate pollution at the source.
New electronics law takes effect in 2013
Electronic devices banned from landfills; responsible recycling by state agencies required.
Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Fund Grants Program
Deadline: March 2014
Intended to fund implementation projects that promote economic development through the productive management of recyclable materials that would otherwise be treated as discards.
Recycling Bin Grant Program
Deadline: March 2014
The Coca-Cola/KAB Recycling Bin Grant Program supports local community recycling programs by providing bins to selected grant recipients for the collection of beverage container recyclables in public settings.
Colorado Collaboration Award
Deadline: March 2014
$50,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations for excellence and innovation.
Colorado statehouse election results
There will be lots of new faces in the Colorado General Assembly in the coming year.
Recycling: Something On Which We Can All Agree
While there is much disagreement on how to boost our economy, something we can all agree on to create green jobs, reduce landfills and litter, and protect our natural resources is recycling.
Recycling in the News: Closure of Arizona paper mill leaves Colorado recyclers scrambling
One of the largest buyers of waste paper in the Rocky Mountain region is closing its doors.
NRC and RONA announce that the two organizations will join together
Leaders of both the National Recycling Coalition (NCR) and the Recycling Organizations of North America (RONA) are pleased to announce today that the two organizations will join together. A letter of agreement between the two organizations will outline the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition.
Colorado’s trash is China’s treasure, with scrap shipped overseas
Drop that plastic cup or cardboard box into the recycling bin, and there’s a good chance it might find its way to China.
Registration open for Recycle-Bowl, a nationwide recycling competition for K-12 students
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to increase school recycling participation in your community?
Alamosa supports electronic recycling
Local residents with developmental disabilities will soon have more job opportunities and San Luis Valley residents will soon have somewhere to recycle electronics.
SB12-133 Recycle Electronic Devices Divert From Landfills
04/20/2012 Governor Action – Signed
CAFR Active Support
HB12-1351 Recycled Energy Includes Gas Derived From Waste
05/09/2012 Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 05/10/2012 (Defeated)
Recycling in the News: Colorado tire-recycling reforms sent to Hickenlooper
A bill requiring tire recyclers to do something with shredded tires they process before collecting from a state incentive fund passed the House on Wednesday and is headed to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk to become law.
Recycling in the News: Gov. signs e-waste ban law
Just in time for the observance of Earth Day this weekend, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law Friday that bans disposal of electronic equipment in landfills and requires the state of Colorado to dispose of its e-waste through certified recyclers.
Recycling in the News: Governor signs law that makes tossing TVs, computers, music players into the landfill illegal
That waste includes televisions, desk computers, laptops, disc players and other items. Cell phones are not included — under the reasoning that recycling programs already address the problem of cell phones.
Recycling in the News: Mandatory electronics recycling coming?
Techies might be camped out in line for new iPads this week, but one day the popular tablet computers will be obsolete, and people will be tempted to throw them in the trash.
Recycling in the News: Colo. Senate passes e-waste landfill ban
The Colorado Senate passed a bill that would ban electronics from being placed in solid waste landfills starting July 1, 2013.
Recycling in the News: Colorado lawmakers promote Electronic Recycling Bill
Henry Renteria-Vigil, once a welfare recipient, found his riches in the wastelands of Colorado’s landfills.
Recycling in the News: Colorado lawmakers promote electronics recycling to create jobs, protect environment
The state Senate passed the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act on Wednesday by a vote of 28-6.
Recycling in the News: Keeping ‘e-waste’ out of Colorado landfills
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers wants to ban certain types of electronic devices from landfills, a measure to promote recycling of old electronics.
Recycling in the News: Bipartisan Electronic Recycling Jobs Act Passes Senate Committee
Today, the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Committee approved theElectronic Recycling Jobs Act, sponsored by Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) to create new jobs in the recycling industry.
Recycling in the News: Fix for Colorado’s waste-tire program rolls forward
A bill that would shut a loophole in a state program designed to encourage recycling of used tires — but instead paid companies to dump them — made it through a key legislative subcommittee Wednesday.
Recycling in the News: Colorado offers grants for rural recycling
Projects that expand on recycling efforts in rural areas will be the focus of grants in Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment announced.
Recycling in the News: Push begins for recycling of ‘e-waste’
As people enjoy playing with all of the new electronic gadgets they received this holiday season, recycling advocates are urging them to not just throw away their old ones.
Recycling in the News: Public urged to recycle old electronics
People across the country opened big ticket electronic items this morning for Christmas. Once the boxes are opened and wrapping paper thrown away, gift recipients are left asking: now what?
Recycling in the News: InspirationField Electronic Recycling Center busy disassembling electronic components
InspirationField has been collecting unwanted electronics from local businesses and residents for a nominal fee. As a part of the recycling process, the agency has employed local adults with disabilities to de-manufacture and separate computer components.
Recycling in the News: Recyclers hope to ban electronics from landfills
Electronic devices, flat screen TVs, computers, phones and games, are popular gifts but for a lot of people who already have older models, it raises a question about what to do with the items being replaced.
CAFR announces 2021 solid waste goals for Colorado
CAFR will strive to meet the following 10-year goals for Colorado through our programs, education and leadership: Reduce individual waste disposal to 3.5 pounds/person-day and increase diversion to 66% by weight.
U.S. Senate approves resolution in support of recycling
The resolution that expresses support for improvement in the collection, processing and use of recyclable materials throughout the United States.
New report shows that increasing recycling will create nearly 1.5 million jobs, reduce pollution
Colorado groups push for recycling electronics to stimulate economy and improve public health.
State recyclers talk zero waste at Red Rocks
More than 120 recycling professionals gathered to learn about the best practices, challenges and lessons learned when it comes to implementing zero waste at public venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
CAFR endorses U.S. senate resolution in support of recycling
U.S. Senate Resolution 251 expresses support for the improvement of collection, processing and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United States.
Colorado recyclers recognized for excellence
Recycling professionals and individuals dedicated to recycling from across Colorado recognized the outstanding achievements of their peers at the 2011 Colorado Summit for Recycling, Colorado’s 22nd annual statewide recycling conference.
Winners of the statewide recycling poster contest announced
The contest allowed students to showcase their artistic talent as well as their commitment to the environment. Forty schools from across Colorado participated.
Recycling in the News: I-News e-waste reporting has impact
With input from the Colorado Association for Recycling, Senator Gail Schwartz introduced legislation April 29 that would require large recyclers and processors to be certified by the state public health department or national programs like e-Stewards and R2.
Recycling in the News: Unrecycled new light bulbs release mercury into the environment
The nation’s accelerating shift from incandescent lighting to a new generation of energy-efficient bulbs is raising an environmental concern: the release of tons of mercury every year.
SB11-149: Supplemental Appropriation Department of Public Health and Environment
03/09/2011 Governor Action – Signed
CAFR members can get 40 percent off the cost of Rubbermaid products
Rubbermaid offers discounts of up to 40 percent below list pricing for RONA members and affiliates on over 400 products.
Story of Stuff project releases new film – the Story of Electronics
On November 9, the Story of Stuff project will release its newest film – the Story of Electronics – which champions product take back to spur companies to make less toxic, more easily recyclable and longer lasting products.
CAFR Board of Directors passes motion to oppose Amendments 60 & 61 and Proposition 101
Three issues that will be on the ballot this fall have caused quite a bit of debate throughout all sectors of Colorado. These are known as Amendment 60, Amendment 61 and Proposition 101. The Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) Board of Directors passed a motion at its September Board meeting in Boulder to oppose all three ballot items
Rubbermaid announces partnership with RONA
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), the leader in durable facility maintenance solutions based in Winchester, Va., has signed a charter partnership agreement with the Recycling Organizations of North America. (RONA). Rubbermaid has made a multi-year commitment to boost waste diversion, promote corporate commitment and responsibility, and offer discounts on over 400+ products. Rubbermaid has also established a procurement relationship with major North American distributors that will provide RONA affiliates substantial discounts off of list price.
Colorado gains new council for product stewardship
Product stewardship is the focus of a new council formed under the umbrella of the Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR). The board of directors of CAFR approved the new Colorado Product Stewardship Council at its June meeting in Steamboat Springs
CAFR Elects New Board Members
Congratulations to the five Board members elected to serve a three-year term (2010-2013).
Electronic Device Recycling Task Force final report and meeting minutes
House Bill 09-1282 (PDF) created an Electronic Device Recycling Task Force (EDRTF) to gather input regarding the benefits and consequences of establishing a landfill disposal ban for electronic devices.