We will see you in Fort Collins for the 2024 Summit for Recycling

We are working on nailing down our sessions and speakers for the 2024 Summit. Follow us on social media to see when we. announce our speakers. We hope you will join us June 3rd-5th at the Hilton in Fort Collins!

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2024 Summit for Recycling Speakers

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Shawn BruckmanShawn Bruckman
Soil Health and Compost Consultant, The Ground Up 

Speaking: June 5th during Assessing and Interpreting Compost Quality

Shawn Bruckman is a soil health and compost consultant with The Ground Up. With over a decade of experience in the compost industry she has designed and implemented compost programs that span all sectors of organics management, from commercial and community collection to food and yard waste processing. As a Certified Compost Operations Manager, she demonstrates best practices in the industry and is contracted to facilitate internationally recognized Compost Operator Training Courses for the Compost Research and Education Foundation. She serves on boards for her local Conservation District and the CDA Soil Health Advisory Committee, and is on the leadership team for the Colorado Compost Council.

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Lanny EllisLanny Ellis
Soil Microscopist

He/Him
Speaking: June 5th during Assessing and Interpreting Compost Quality

Lanny Ellis moved to Colorado in 2013 and began studying horticulture and permaculture in 2015. He formed a non-profit called New Roots CO in 2017, whose mission is to support local, sustainable food systems through education, outreach and partnership. Now he works with The Ground Up to create microbe-rich compost and compost tea to enrich the soil food web in our local ecosystem. 

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Becky GoytonBecky Goyton
Circular Economy Specialist, Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency

She/Her
Speaking: June 4th during Amplifying Reuse Systems in Colorado

Becky Goyton brings 20 years of experience in project management and environmental education to the Zero Waste and Circular Economy team within Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. She works on policy and program development to meet the city’s waste diversion and climate goals and advance Denver's circular economy. She is passionate about stopping waste before it starts and finding ways for the city to support reuse, repair, and rental solutions. Becky has previously worked in various government entities, including San Francisco’s Department of the Environment and Denver’s Solid Waste Management Division. 

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Melissa JungMelissa Jung
Reuse Networks Manager, Upstream

She/Her
Speaking: June 4th during Amplifying Reuse Systems in Colorado

Melissa has been involved in sustainability work for the past 10 years with a foundation in plastic pollution science research and environmental advocacy. Melissa now leads Upstream’s Reuse Solution Network, engaging NGOs, entrepreneurs, local organizations, community leaders, and governments across the US and Canada. She focuses her time on supporting stakeholders through the education and adoption of reuse systems. She is excited about bringing more reuse to the Phoenix area while enjoying all the outdoors that Arizona has to offer. 

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