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Investing in America through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program Fact Sheet

We Don't Waste, Inc.

Selected Grant Recipient

Name: We Don't Waste, Inc.

Project Location: Denver, CO
Project Title: Don't Waste Denver

EPA Information

Region: EPA Region 8

Grant Funding: $809,665

The Don't Waste Denver project will reduce food waste and methane emissions using a multifaceted
approach, including education resources and workshops for schools, consumers and businesses
along with social media campaigns and engagement opportunities for community members. All
activities support the prevention, reduction and diversion of food waste, as well as responsible
composting and recycling.

REO Grants

The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides the largest EPA investment in recycling in 30 years to
support National Recycling Strategy implementation and build a circular economy for all. As part of
the Investing in America agenda, this funding supports improvements to waste management
systems and programs, allowing resources to be used more efficiently and reducing the impact on
the climate. REO grant funding can be used to inform the public about residential or community
recycling programs, provide information about the recycled materials that are accepted as part of a
residential or community recycling program, and increase collection rates and decrease
contamination in residential and community recycling programs. These grants also advance the
Justice^ Initiative, which aims to ensure that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal
investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved and
overburdened by pollution. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law also requires that 20% of the grant
funding go to communities that are low-income, rural or Native American.

EPA will make the award to We Don't Waste, Inc., once all legal and administrative requirements are
satisfied.

Other Recycling Grant Funding in Colorado

Colorado SWIFR State Grant Fact Sheet
Chaffee County SWIFR Community Grant Fact Sheet

Highlights

•	Reduces food waste and methane
emissions.

•	Serves low-income communities.

•	Provides recycling, composting and
food waste education to all Denverites
while primarily targeting low-income
participants.

Consumer Recycling Fducation and Outreach Grant Program
EPA 530-F-24-005-SS	April 2024

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