Eco-Cycle launched recycling in Colorado in 1976, and today is one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit recyclers and a leader of the Zero Waste movement. For five decades, our local Zero Waste models have helped transform our “take-make-waste” society, conserving natural resources and providing climate solutions. We work with every sector of the community to innovate, implement, and advocate for local and global Zero Waste solutions to foster a more regenerative, equitable, and climate-resilient future.
- Compost: A Simple Way to Turn Waste into Climate Action
Every banana peel, coffee ground, or pile of grass clippings you toss in the trash is a missed opportunity—not just […] - From Scraps to Soil: How Eco-Cycle and Our Partners Are Closing the Loop on Food WasteEco-Cycle’s Farmers First compost model is turning clean food scraps into high-quality compost on Boulder County farms and beyond—closing the […]
- You’re Invited to Eco-Cycle’s 50th Anniversary Celebration & FundraiserJoin Eco-Cycle and the community for a social hour with appetizers, an open bar, and a silent auction, followed by […]
- Colorado’s 2026 Legislative Session: Major Wins for Recycling, Waste Reduction, Right to Repair, and Climate ActionColorado’s 2026 legislative session officially ended May 13, 2026, and Eco-Cycle played a major role in advancing Zero Waste policies […]
IMPACT PROGRAMS
More than 40% of our climate impact comes from our “consumption emissions”—or how we extract, consume, and dispose of our stuff and our food. As one of the leading Zero Waste organizations in the world, Eco-Cycle is prioritizing three major solutions to reduce and even reverse these emissions.
The Urgency to Reduce Plastics
Plastic pollution is choking the planet. We must take action NOW.
Composting & Carbon Farming
Applying compost to landscapes builds healthier soils, and helps reverse climate change.
Zero Waste Colorado
Our work to implement recycling and composting infrastructure and policies throughout the state