Public Engagement

Cannabis Sustainability Work Group

In 2023, the Marijuana Enforcement Division took on facilitating Cannabis Sustainability Work Group meetings. The Cannabis Sustainability Work Group’s mission is to advance sustainability in the cannabis industry through policy recommendations, education, best practices, and dialogue between key stakeholders.

Members of the work group represent a variety of stakeholders, including cannabis business owners, consultants and contractors, state and local government representatives, and sustainability and policy experts. These meetings are open to the public (see information below about how to apply to serve as a work group member or join the meetings as a public attendee).

Each member of the work group participates in one of four committees:

• Executive
• Engagement
• Policy
• Education
   

In January 2025, the Cannabis Sustainability Work Group’s Policy Committee will be hosting two listening sessions on packaging waste. Each listening session will explore the following topics:

Jan. 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  

Material types in packaging
Labeling sustainability

Jan. 27, 2025, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  

Green waste
Vape recycling

Work group meeting details:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84838932722 
Meeting ID: 848 3893 2722 

One tap mobile:
+17193594580,,84838932722# US 
+16694449171,,84838932722# US 

The MED is pleased to share the Cannabis Sustainability Working Group 2023 Best Management Practices Guide. This guide was compiled by members of the Cannabis Sustainability Work Group and is intended to provide best practices for the sustainable operation of cannabis businesses. The MED did not draft or revise any part of the guide.

Interested in joining the Sustainability Work Group? Work Group Membership Application Form

Co-hosted by the Marijuana Enforcement Division and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Science & Policy Forum is made up of a diverse work group of scientists, academics, business, and policy representatives, public health officials, state and local representatives, and other stakeholders.

Upcoming Science & Policy Forum

Friday, February 7, 2025
11 AM - 1 PM

Then the first Friday of every month until June 2025

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87228592291
Meeting ID: 872 2859 2291
+1 719 359 4580 US

Please see MED's external calendar at the bottom of the MED homepage for all MED events.

Current Leadership:

Co-Chairs: Kyle Lambert, MED, and Heather Krug, CDPHE

Guidance Documents

Interested in Participating?

All new participants must fill out this Google Form* to participate in the Forum; gain or maintain access to Google Drive and receive emails.

Please be ready to provide:

• Name
• Contact Information (including email address* and phone number)
• Occupation, job title, employer, and/or organization or represented group 
  *In order to join the Google Group, you MUST have a Gmail address.

Do You Have Questions?

CDPHE Contact: Gosia Schmitz, gosia.schmitz@state.co.us
MED Contact: Brandon Jeffery, brandon.jeffery@state.co.us

The Marijuana Enforcement Division often forms work groups to inform Department of Revenue reports to the Colorado General Assembly and Division rulemaking efforts regarding different aspects of marijuana regulation.

Find the work of past groups, including reports, on the following pages:

• SB23-271 Feasibility Work Group
• Social Equity Program Advisory Group
• HB21-1301: Cannabis Outdoor Cultivation
• SB22-120: Kratom Feasibility
• SB22-205 Task Force: Intoxicating Hemp and Tetrahydrocannabinol Products