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The column on recycling, Tee Cee's Tip, on April 15 reminded us that plastic bags will be completely banned in Colorado on June 1 per the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. It also reminded me of a study, “Replacing Plastics with Alternatives Is Worse for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Most Cases” published Jan. 30, 2024, in Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T). Taken together, they provide a good illustration of the inconsistency of the Colorado Legislature.

Frisco launched a new Waste Reduction Business Grant to encourage Frisco businesses to foster innovation around waste reduction. The grant was propelled by the passage of ordinances intended to reduce waste in the town. The...

The polystyrene, more commonly known as Styrofoam, ban for to-go food containers goes into effect January 1, 2024

The Polystyrene Ban, as part of the State of Colorado’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024. Please see below for Frequently Asked Questions about the Polystyrene Ban. Where did the Polystyrene Ban come from? The Polystyrene Ban is part of the State of Colorado’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. Effective January 1, […]

Editor’s note: Stories in this list received the most page views on SummitDaily.com from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2. 1. What do vacation rental bookings say so far about Summit County’s 2023-24 winter season?  Vacation...