Bill Summary for Bill Number Recycling Improvements at the Capitol

Date: 11/21/2014

Final
Recycling Improvements at the Capitol

CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Votes: View-->	Action Taken:
Support proposal from the Colorado Association for	Pass Without Objection

02:36 PM -- Recycling Improvements at the Capitol

Ms. Marjorie Griek, Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR), described her organization's proposal to improve recycling at the Capitol (Attachment D). She explained that this proposal came from legislator requests. Ms. Griek discussed the economic benefits of recycling. She noted that she worked with staff and used programs from other government organizations as examples.

Attachment D.pdf

Ms. Griek described CAFR's proposal. She noted that the proposal would cost no more than $35,000, which she believes could be funded by grants, with help from CAFR. Ms. Griek noted that CAFR members could also help with one-time events such as electronics recycling, and with improving the next contract for handling recycled materials within the Capitol Complex. She noted that efforts would be made to fit any new recycling bins or stations with the existing look of the building.

02:45 PM

Ms. Eddins and Ms. Griek discussed cups used in committee rooms and the possibility of providing recyclable cups. Ms. Griek noted that the building's service provider determines what materials can be recycled.

Mr. Nichols noted the challenge of educating Capitol visitors about recycling.

Mr. Lee described his work with Ms. Griek to date and responded to committee concerns about the existing program. He explained that the volume of visitors at the Capitol has made recycling education very difficult. He added that the recycling contract could be modified if needed.

02:54 PM

Senator Newell thanked Ms. Griek for the plan and expressed support for obtaining grants. She suggested that media attention for a new program could help educate the public.

Senator Newell and Ms. Griek discussed the possibility of gaining data from a new program. Senator Newell recommended that legislators receive a short education program on recycling in the building.


BILL:	Recycling Improvements at the Capitol
TIME:	02:59:23 PM
MOVED:	Nichols
MOTION:	Support proposal from the Colorado Association for Recycling to improve recycling at the Capitol. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Eddins
		VOTE
	Anderson	Excused
	Bishop
	Eddins
	Green	Excused
	Lee
	Markwell
	Miklosi
	Nichols
	Patterson	Excused
	Walter	Excused
	Hullinghorst	Excused
	Newell

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 5 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection