Premier Events

Poster Contest

April 2013
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Summit for Recycling

May 19-21, 2013
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2021 Solid Waste Goals

Community Events

May 28, 2013
Webinar: Maximizing Eco-Design through EPR and Voluntary Guidelines

May 30, 2013
Webinar: Recycling Rigid Plastics at Grocery Stores

May 30, 2013
Potential Issues with Managing and Recycling Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs)

June 5, 2013
Sustainable Resource Manager Certification

June 5, 2013
Webinar: Comparing the Lifecycle Impacts of Solid Waste Management Strategies

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Legislative Updates

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

HB13-1110 Special Fuel Tax & Electric Vehicle Fee

04/30/2013 Sent to the Governor

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CAFR Recycling News

Recycling in the News: Creede recyclers to receive awards

The Keystone Resort and Conference Center will host the Colorado Association for Recycling’s (CAFR) annual recycling summit. Attending the conference will be local recycling professionals from Recycle-Creede. Bill Burch and Tina Miani will be accepting awards as Volunteer(s) of the Year

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.

CDPHE E-Waste Materials Now Available in Spanish

Outreach materials for the electronic waste ban are now offered in Spanish and available online.

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Colorado - We Can Do Better

Did you know that the recycling rate in Colorado is only 11% compared to 34% in the rest of the country?

CAFR created this video to showcase the recycling challenges and successes in Colorado. Watch it and be inspired to improve Colorado’s recycling efforts! And help us get the word out by sharing the video with a friend.

CAFR is a Proud Member of RONARecycling Organizatios of North America

RONA is an international organization that aspires to further develop and enhance recycling programs and the recycling industry by providing the networking, educational, technical and advocacy support that is best facilitated by a national or continental organization.

Through a partnership between Rubbermaid Commercial Products and RONA, CAFR members can get 40 percent off the cost of Rubbermaid products. Click here for instructions on how to take advantage of this offer.

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Ball Corporation

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City of Fort Collins

Featured Friend

A-1 Organics

CAFR Says “Thank You” To Our Sponsors

Click on the links at left to learn more about our Sponsors, Supporters, and Friends. Learn how you can sponsor CAFR or make a donation. Your dollars support our public education and industry advancement efforts throughout the state. We couldn’t do all we do without your support!

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Become a CAFR member, sponsor an event, or make a donation and actively contribute to furthering recycling in Colorado and the nation!