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Events Archive
Nationwide Hearing to Take Testimony on Coal Ash Management
September 2, 2010
Denver
The Environmental Protection Agency will hold five public hearings across the United States to hear comments on its proposals to regulate coal ash generated by electric utilities
Waste Tire Regulations (HB10-1018) Stakeholder Meetings
September 1, 2010
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Denver
A series of stakeholder meetings to develop the draft waste tire regulations.
Jefferson County Safety Fair and Recycling Event
August 28, 2010
9:00am - 1:00pm
Golden
Free on-site shredding, electronics recycling (small fee for large items) and prescription round-up
Colorado Product Stewardship Council - Back-to-back Meeting with the CAFR Policy Committee
August 26, 2010
10:45am
Broomfield
Food Waste/Organics Reduction and Recycling
August 19, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for the 2009-2010 RCC Web Academy series as we provide information to our materials management stakeholders through a second year of webinars related to EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge.
Regional Sustainability Roundtable
August 19, 2010
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Durango
Alliance for Sustainable Colorado staff facilitate regional cross-sector networking meetings throughout Colorado to foster a statewide sustainability network by laying the foundation for making contacts and building relationships across the non-profit, business, government and academic sectors
RONA Webinar: Disposal Bans' Impact on Market Development
August 19, 2010
10:00am PDT - 11:30am PDT
The Recycling Organizations of North America presents the second in the series on Markets and Market Development. This FREE webinar is to discuss landfill bans and where / when they work or not to increase local markets for the banned materials
Solid Waste User Fee Stakeholder Meeting
August 13, 2010
9:00am - 11:00am
Denver
To promulgate rules that establish a solid waste user fee upon each person disposing of solid waste at an attended solid waste disposal site
EPA Webinar: Coal Combustion Residuals Proposed Rule - Industry and Beneficial Use Impacts
August 12, 2010
2:00pm - 3:30pm
The webinars will include an explanation of the proposal by EPA staff, guidance on how to give official public comment, and an opportunity to address questions from participants. The webinars are not part of the official public comment process.
CORE Sustainability Breakfast
August 11, 2010
7:30am - 10:00am
Denver
Waste not! Developements in recycling. Tour Goodwill Industries Denver Plant
EPA Webinar: Coal Combustion Residuals Proposed Rule - Environmental/Health, Environmental Justice, and Community Impacts
August 5, 2010
2:00pm - 3:30pm
The webinars will include an explanation of the proposal by EPA staff, guidance on how to give official public comment, and an opportunity to address questions from participants. The webinars are not part of the official public comment process.
Waste Tire Regulations (HB10-1018) Stakeholder Meetings
August 4, 2010
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Denver
Series of stakeholder meetings to develop the draft waste tire regulations.
Soy Biodiesel Workshop
August 3, 2010
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Fort Collins
Did you know that Ford is using soy-based foam in their seats or Purec is to design a process to turn paper and pulp waste into bio feedstocks? You too can use sustainable products in your car!
Free High-Performance Building Workshop 101 & 102, Steamboat Springs
July 29, 2010
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Steamboat Springs
The High Performance Building Program drives the value of the built environment in Colorado through a collaborative process encompassing planning, funding, design, construction, operations and maintenance
Colorado Product Stewardship Council - Back-to-back Meeting with the CAFR Policy Committee
July 29, 2010
11:45am
Broomfield
Keep Douglas County Green E-Cycle/Shred-It/Food Drive 2010
July 24, 2010
9:00am - 1:00pm
Parker
This event will provide an opportunity for citizens to recycle their old electronic equipment at no charge with the exception of televisions for which the fee is $10.00.
Solid Waste User Fee Stakeholder Meeting
July 22, 2010
9:00am - 11:00am
Denver
To promulgate rules that establish a solid waste user fee upon each person disposing of solid waste at an attended solid waste disposal site
Regional Sustainability Roundtable
July 22, 2010
11:30am - 3:30pm
Craig
Alliance for Sustainable Colorado staff facilitate regional cross-sector networking meetings throughout Colorado to foster a statewide sustainability network by laying the foundation for making contacts and building relationships across the non-profit, business, government and academic sectors
Sustainable Packaging Trends and the Future of Recycling
July 20, 2010
11:00am - 12:00pm
NRC's monthly series of Learning/Briefing Webinars with thought leaders
July 2010 CAFR Board Meeting
July 16, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Winter Park - CAFRBoardMinutes060610.pdf
CAFR Board of Directors meetings are open to the public; members are encouraged to participate.
The Leading-edges of Sustainability Strategy
July 16, 2010
8:00am - 4:30pm
Denver
A one-day intensive training produced by CORE experts for owners, managers and sustainability teams of organizations in the Rocky Mountain Region
Recycling & Market Development of Unique Materials
July 15, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for the 2009-2010 RCC Web Academy series as we provide information to our materials management stakeholders through a second year of webinars related to EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge.
The Amazing History of Trash
July 15, 2010
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fort Collins
2010 Summer program at the Larimer County Garbage Garage; designed for children 6-10 years old.
Pay As You Throw (PAYT) On the Go: Practical, Pocketbook Incentives for Recycling / Diversion Success
July 15, 2010
11:00am - 1:30pm
Free Webinar - Learn about PAYT and how it can increase recycilng and reduce GHG
Free Electronics Recycling Event
July 15, 2010
7:30am - 2:00pm
Colorado Springs
For Colorado Springs residents and Verizon employees
The Amazing History of Trash
July 13, 2010
10:00am - 11:00am
Fort Collins
2010 Summer program at the Larimer County Garbage Garage; designed for children 6-10 years old.
Standardized Signage for Recycling Bins - Informational Meeting
July 13, 2010
2:00pm (central)
Join in on the call to learn more about this voluntary campaign, the kick off and the free recycling signs
What's Your Carbon Footprint?
July 8, 2010
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fort Collins
2010 Summer program at the Larimer County Garbage Garage; designed for children 6-10 years old.
What's Your Carbon Footprint?
July 6, 2010
10:00am - 11:00am
Fort Collins
2010 Summer program at the Larimer County Garbage Garage; designed for children 6-10 years old.
Standardized Signage for Recycling Bins - Informational Meeting
July 6, 2010
2:00pm (central)
Join in on the call to learn more about this voluntary campaign, the kick off and the free recycling signs
Coming and Going: Lifecycles of Plastic and Glass
July 1, 2010
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fort Collins
2010 Summer program at the Larimer County Garbage Garage; designed for children 6-10 years old.
Standardized Signage for Recycling Bins - Informational Meeting
July 1, 2010
10:00am (central)
Join in on the call to learn more about this voluntary campaign, the kick off and the free recycling signs
Free Workshop: Implementing Recycling in the Green Economy
June 29, 2010
Colorado Springs
Find out about new options for recycling and diversion and how they can help you reduce costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase jobs, and make your citizens happy.
Coming and Going: Lifecycles of Plastic and Glass
June 29, 2010
10:00am - 11:00am
Fort Collins
2010 Summer program at the Larimer County Garbage Garage; designed for children 6-10 years old.
Conservation Community Ballot Issue Briefing for Proposition 101, Amendment 60 and Amendment 61
June 29, 2010
12:00pm
Denver
The briefing will identify potential impacts from these three harmful initiatives and activities that non-profit organizations can engage in to help defeat these proposals.
Solid Waste User Fee Stakeholder Meeting
June 28, 2010
8:30am - 10:30am
Denver
To promulgate rules that establish a solid waste user fee upon each person disposing of solid waste at an attended solid waste disposal site
WasteCap Webinar Series: Deconstruction
June 24, 2010
11:00am CST - 12:30pm CST
This webinar will look at the emerging trend of deconstruction recycling and markets for those deconstruction materials. Speakers will share case studies from their own experiences.
New Mexico Recycling Conference 2010
June 22, 2010 - June 23, 2010
Albuquerque
Multi-family Dwellings Recycling
June 17, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for the 2009-2010 RCC Web Academy series as we provide information to our materials management stakeholders through a second year of webinars related to EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge.
Optimizing Manufacturing of Your Cleantech Product
June 9, 2010
7:30am - 10:00am
Your ability to plan and implement an efficient and effective strategy for manufacturing your product may determine your ultimate success in the global marketplace. Efficient manufacturing can substantially increase your responsiveness to your customers, while reducing your operating and capital expense.
Summit for Recycling
June 6, 2010 - June 8, 2010
Steamboat Springs
The Summit is the premier recycling event in Colorado--one that you should not miss.
June 2010 Board Meeting
June 6, 2010
10:30am - 2:00pm
Steamboat Springs - CAFRBoardMinutes060610.pdf
CAFR Board of Directors meetings are open to the public; members are encouraged to participate.
Lowry Electronic Recycling Event
June 5, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
Lowry
Bring all your old and unwanted electronic items. Fees apply.
Organic Waste Composting Project Protocol Public Workshop
May 27, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
Los Angeles
The Reserve is hosting a public workshop on the draft OWC Project Protocol for feedback and discussion.
Roofs to Roads Colorado Advisory Board Meeting
May 26, 2010
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The agenda includes one of the best technical reports offered at last November's national shingle recycling conference.
Social Marketing -- Changing Behavior in Your Community
May 20, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for the 2009-2010 RCC Web Academy series as we provide information to our materials management stakeholders through a second year of webinars related to EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge.
A Compelling Case for Natural Gas
May 18, 2010
8:30am - 4:30pm
Denver
Designed for public and private fleet operators and clean-air/clean-transportation policymakers.
Annual Meeting of the Colorado Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission
May 18, 2010
10:00am
Denver - SHWCAnnualMeeting2010Mar31.pdf
The Commission will receive and discuss information from interested parties regarding recycling and waste reduction and minimization activities in the state.
2010 Paperboard Packaging Alliance Student Design Challenge Deadline
May 14, 2010
The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) challenges students at America's leading packaging design programs to show off their skill and innovation in meeting real-world customer needs and marketing scenarios.
Clean Tech and Carbon Tools Event
May 13, 2010
Greeley
Recycling Data Collection and Reporting
May 6, 2010
Denver
Join with Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) representatives and community stakeholders to discuss issues around recycling data collection and reporting.
CAFR Annual Poster Contest Deadline
May 3, 2010
Attention students and schools! This annual poster contest is a great opportunity to learn about managing our resources while showing off your artistic skills. What do you think is important about recycling?
Colorado Springs Recycles
May 1, 2010
9:00am - 2:00pm
Colorado Springs
Multi-materials recycling collection hosted by Pikes Peak Earth Day
Earth Day
April 22, 2010
Help protect the environment, Earth Day and everyday.
USGBC Colorado's Annual Green Building Conference
April 21, 2010 - April 22, 2010
Denver
RONA Markets Webinar: The Latest in Recycled Plastics Market
April 21, 2010
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join other potential RONA members for this one hour webinar on April 21st to help clear the fog of uncertainty that hangs over the plastic recycling landscape. Where ever you may be on the plastic recycling chain from collector to end user of recycled resin, this webinar will provide valuable insight into these complicated and challenging issues.
Teaching OUTSIDE the Box
April 16, 2010 - April 18, 2010
Denver
Rural Recycling -- Bridging the Gaps
April 15, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for the 2009-2010 RCC Web Academy series as we provide information to our materials management stakeholders through a second year of webinars related to EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge.
BioCycle West Coast Conference
April 12, 2010 - April 15, 2010
San Diego
This conference will bring together the people who are making a difference in waste management — today's leaders who are conducting research, managing projects and facilities that turn municipal, industrial and agricultural wastes into marketable resources including compost, renewable energy, soil conditioners, biofuels, and other high-value products.
Community Intersections and Blue Star Recyclers Open House
April 7, 2010
Colorado Springs
See how Community Intersections and Blue Star Recyclers provide an example of business / nonprofit collaboration that puts people to work. Tour our Enclave that trains and employs disabled adults. Free food!
New Belgium Scavenger Hunt Benefiting the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado
April 3, 2010
Join the Alliance and New Belgium for a day of skiing, riding and scavenger hunting on April 3, 2010 at Loveland Ski Area
Recycling Data Collection and Reporting
April 1, 2010
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Broomfield
Join with Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) representatives and community stakeholders to discuss issues around recycling data collection and reporting.
Earth Hour
March 27, 2010
8:30pm
On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour.
Recycling and Life Cycle Assessment: Possibilities, Pitfalls and Impacts
March 25, 2010
11:00am - 12:00pm
Nationwide
As part NRC's continuing commitment to inform members about best thinking on recycling and materials management, NRC is launching a monthly series of Learning/Briefing Webinars with thought leaders.
Community Marketing Grant
March 22, 2010
Denver
The GEO is now accepting applications for the Community Marketing Grant. This grant will provide funding to non-profits, community groups, local governments and utilities that wish to assist the GEO with its public outreach efforts throughout the state.
March 2010 Board Meeting and Tour of the Alliance Center Building
March 19, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Denver - CAFRBoardMinutes031910.pdf
CAFR Board of Directors meetings are open to the public; members are encouraged to participate.
Green Casinos / Venue Sustainability Practices
March 18, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for the 2009-2010 RCC Web Academy series as we provide information to our materials management stakeholders through a second year of webinars related to EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge.
2010 Recycling Bin Grant Program
March 12, 2010
Grants Provide Recycling Bins and Consultation for Parks, Schools, Offices, and Special Events
ECO-Creations Juried Recycled Art Show
March 12, 2010
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Longmont
A juried exhibition of art made from recycled materials and found objects. Guest juror & featured artist Bruce Campbell. Sponsored by EcoCycle.
CAFR Policy Committee Meeting
March 11, 2010
10:00am
The Policy Committee discusses, keeps track of, and pursues policy issues related to waste reduction and recycling.
Colorado Conservation Community's Annual Legislative Reception
March 10, 2010
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Denver
Join representatives from the conservation community and colleagues in the state legislature and state agencies for cocktails and conversation.
Free Nationwide PAYT Webinar
March 10, 2010
10:00am - 12:30pm
Hear the best-known national expert on PAYT and guest speakers discuss PAYT, how it works, impacts, and hear A PANEL OF CITY EXPERTS talk about pros and cons and real-world experience with the key ways to implement PAYT
Community Action and the Environment
March 9, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program.
Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Grant Program
March 3, 2010
This will be the third year for RREO grant funding; approximately $1.1 million is expected to be available in the fiscal year 2011 RREO grant cycle to fund multiple projects of one year in duration.
Peak to Prairie Landscape Symposium
February 26, 2010 - February 27, 2010
Colorado Springs
Recycling Rebates Program
February 26, 2010
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, working through its Pollution Prevention Advisory Board and the Assistance Committee to the board, requests applications for the recycling rebate monies in the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Fund.
Free Recycling Web Seminar: Current Plastic Recycling Concerns - Managing degradable plastic
February 25, 2010
12:00pm - 1:00pm
This 60-minute session will identify many new types of plastic but will focus on the impact of oxo-degradable plastic on recycling.
Scrap Tire Reuse & Recycling Webinar
February 23, 2010
8:30am - 10:00am
EPA Region 8 cordially invites you to participate in a scrap tire reuse and recycling webinar which will provide information about key national activities and how to address the challenges of rural recycling. You'll hear from several presenters and get the chance to ask questions.
EPA Solidwaste Management and Recycling Education Series 2010
February 18, 2010
Online
Join us for the 2009-2010 RCC Web Academy series as we provide information to our materials management stakeholders through a second year of webinars related to EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge.
2010 Board Retreat
February 12, 2010 - February 13, 2010
Golden
CAFR Board of Directors meetings are open to the public; members are encouraged to participate.
State Electronics Challenge
February 4, 2010
1:00 PM
Join us for a free one-hour teleconference about The State Electronics Challenge (SEC) to learn how your organization can reduce its environmental footprint, including climate impact, and conserve natural resources through improved management of electronic equipment.
RREO Grants Bidders' Meeting
January 25, 2010
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Denver
RREO grant applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an optional bidders' meeting when the committee will address questions related to the RFA.
Colorado Rocky Mountain SWANA Workshop
January 19, 2010
Denver
If you or or clients must adhere to the new GHG guidelines from the EPA, don't miss this workshop.
January 2010 Board Meeting
January 15, 2010
Boulder - CAFRBoardMinutes011510.pdf
Request for Proposals: Solar Hot Water Projects
January 4, 2010 - February 4, 2010
The Climate Trust is now soliciting proposals on behalf of the Colorado Carbon Fund for the installation of solar hot water technologies at large buildings to displace the use of fossil fuels (such as natural gas, propane, or diesel) for water heating.
2009 State Innovation Grant Program
December 31, 2009
Get your angency's grant proposal in for improving permitting in Colorado.
November 2009 Board Meeting
November 20, 2009
Golden - CAFRBoardMinutes112009.pdf
September 2009 Board Meeting
September 25, 2009
10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisade - CAFRBoardMinutes092509.pdf