The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $568,832 Project Grant under the Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grants program (CFDA 66.921) to the Walking Mountains Science Center, a non-profit organization based in Avon, Colorado. The grant funding will support the following key activities:
- Hiring bilingual staff to empower the local Latinx community with access to recycling education and resources
- Purchasing a mobile recycling trailer to increase recycling access in neighborhoods without curbside service
- Developing and distributing marketing materials in English and Spanish to boost recycling participation and reduce contamination rates across Eagle County
- Hosting community cleanup and zero-waste events to provide hands-on education about proper recycling and waste reduction practices
The overall objective is to amplify existing recycling programs and ensure equitable access to recycling knowledge and services for all residents of Eagle County, with a focus on serving the Latinx population. The grant period runs from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026.
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