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 nearly 50 years, 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.
- Hidden Plastics: The Problem We Can’t Always See
When we think of plastic pollution, most of us picture the obvious: grocery bags tangled in trees, foam cups littering […] - For Better or for Worse Plastics: Which Ones to AvoidIf you’ve ever flipped over a yogurt container or a takeout box, you’ve probably seen the little triangle made of […]
- Single-Use Plastics: A Catastrophe of ConvenienceIn today’s fast-paced world, single-use plastics don’t just surround us—they define our convenience-driven society. But the scale of the problem […]
- Reducing Our Dependence on PlasticsTake a moment to look around your home and you’ll find evidence of the global surge in plastic production everywhere—from […]
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