Colorado's new rule focusing on landfill emissions is a start

#Colorado adopts new rules to limit landfill methane emissions: State’s 59 landfills contribute more than 1% of its overall greenhouse gas emission — Chase Woodruff (ColoradoNewsline.com)

The Lowry Landfill superfund site east of Aurora in Arapahoe County is pictured on May 16, 2024. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) Click the link to read the article on the Colorado Newsline website (Chase Woodruff): December 18, 2025 Colorado air quality regulators on Thursday adopted new rules aimed at limiting emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the state’s landfills. Members of the Air Quality Control Commission voted 6-0 t…

Colorado's new rule focusing on landfill emissions is a start

With the start of a new year comes the opportunity for New Year's resolutions. As I reflect back on the holiday season and all of the celebrations, gatherings and family meals, I'm also thinking about all the waste generated —…