It was a Denver ballot measure with good intentions, but also serious consequences for businesses. Seventy percent of Denver voters approved requiring businesses to compost and recycle, but that was nearly three years ago. Denver City Council is finally close to voting on how the "Waste No More" ordinance will be implemented, but it's complicated.

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Noah Kaplan is the executive director of Compost Colorado. The company has played a significant role in supporting "Waste No More."

"For a three-year delay to have occurred on a citizen-led ballot initiative that passed with such enthusiasm, it's really a disappointment," Kaplan said.

Kaplan doesn't believe the city is delivering on what voters approved. The ordinance would not only require businesses and restaurants to both compost and

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