Senate designates July 2026 as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week

The Colorado Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 22 on April 22, designating July 2026 as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week after sponsor Senator Cutter described rising plastic production, low recycling rates and possible human-health impacts from micro- and nano-plastics.

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The Colorado Senate on April 22 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 22, designating July 2026 as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week. Sponsor Senator Cutter argued the resolution is intended to educate Coloradans about plastic pollution’s environmental and human-health risks and to encourage local and state action.

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