REMOTE (October 7, 2022):The new Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling is accepting applications from recycling experts for thirteen voting members on the Producer Responsibility Advisory Board. Pursuant to CRS 25-17-704, the Advisory Board shall include representatives from the following sectors:
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Municipality (or city and county)
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County
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Non-Front Range local government
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Materials recovery facility
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Recyclable materials hauler
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Compost facility
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Environmental or community based non-profit
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Packaging supplier (not a producer)
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Manufacturer of recycled paper products (not a producer)
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Trade association /chamber of commerce
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Retailers association
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Environmental justice group
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Solid waste landfill with recycling
The Producer Responsibility Program requires companies that sell products in packaging, paper products, and food serviceware to fund a statewide recycling system to recycle those materials. One of the program objectives is to develop a convenient, cost-effective, statewide recycling system with free and equitable recycling for all Coloradans. The advisory board will work to ensure the program equitably meets the needs of local Colorado communities and businesses. Board members must have relevant knowledge and expertise in recycling programs or the impacts of covered materials on the state and the environment. To apply, please visit our website. Applications are being accepted through October 21. Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, will make appointments by December 31.
Contact: Darla Arians, Producer Responsibility Lead, (720) 263-1219, darla.arians@state.co.us.