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Eco-Cycle is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Boulder. As one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit recyclers, Eco-Cycle has been a Zero Waste pioneer since the organization started curbside recycling in the City of Boulder back in 1976. Since then, we have gone on to pioneer many more “firsts” in the industry, including providing the first commercial compost collections in our region, creating the first-of-its-kind Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) and launching the Zero Waste movement in Colorado and the US. Eco-Cycle works to identify, explore, and demonstrate the emerging frontiers of sustainable resource management through the concepts and practices of Zero Waste.
As a social enterprise, Eco-Cycle invests revenues it receives from business activities, including providing recycling and compost hauling services to our business partners and operating both the Boulder County Recycling Center and the CHaRM to provide essential funding for Eco-Cycle’s award-winning schools programs as well as public education, outreach, and advocacy programs.
Eco-Cycle in the News
“We cannot recycle our way out of the plastics problem.” The Times-Independent. March 19, 2025.
“Colorado’s proposed landfill methane rule may include first-ever provisions.” Waste Dive. March 5, 2025.
“Trash talk: All your burning recycling questions answered.” Rocky Mountain PBS. March 3, 2025.
“Denver pulls back on recycling service while still struggling to meet promises about composting.” Denver 9. January 7, 2025.
“Colorado marks one year since single-use plastic shopping bag ban.” Denver 7. January 1, 2025.
“How old billboard vinyl inspired a thriving repurposing business: RepurposedMATERIALS has diverted over 15 million pounds of waste from landfills this year.” Denver Post. December 30, 2024.
“Colorado’s landfills leak climate-warming methane into the air, what is the state going to do about it?” Phys Org. December 23, 2024.
“Old books, fire alarms and toilets: How Boulder handles tough-to-recycle materials.” NPR WBUR. December 19, 2024.
“Recycling: The Myths, the confusion, and the reality.” Aspen Times. December 12, 2024.
“Loveland’s residential recycling program recognized for eight consecutive year in statewide report.” MSN. November 30, 2024.
“Colorado finally makes a scrap of progress on recycling goals after years of stagnation.” Colorado Sun. November 28, 2024.
“Eco-Cycle highlights recycling, composting successes in Boulder County.” Daily Camera. November 27, 2024.
“State should track landfill methane emissions.” Boulder Weekly. November 22, 2024.
“8th State of Recycling report finds Colorado’s total waste down slightly.” CoPIRG Media. November 14, 2024.
“Colorado still has a middling recycling rate, but residents are wasting less overall.” CPR News. November 14, 2024.
“Update on Be Straw Free: What to Know.” National Park Service. October 31, 2024.
“Groups call for updated Colorado landfill regulations after new federal grant.” Waste Dive. October 25, 2024.
“CO launches first-of-a-kind landfill methane monitoring program.” Canary Media. September 25, 2024.
“City compost projects prioritize quality over speed.” Denver NorthStar. September 17, 2024.
“New compost program framework offers a starting point for local officials.” Waste Dive. September 11, 2024.
“Game Show: Can I Recycle It? (And What Happens to it if I Do?)” Colorado Sun. September 10, 2024.
“Nonprofit recycling operators talk plastics and policy.” Resource Recycling. August 21, 2024.
“How to scale composting in the US.” Biowaste. August 9, 2024.
“Composting Consortium Releases Municipal Composting Blueprint, Launches New Platforms.” Waste Today. August 9, 2024.
“Nonprofit Spotlight: Eco-Cycle.” BizWest. July 6, 2024.
“New report estimates over a billion fewer plastic bags used in just one state: We’ve seen dramatic change.” Yahoo! News. June 16, 2024.
“New Colorado program will make recycling free for everyone.” CBS News. June 15, 2024.
“How a nationwide slowdown in housing put a kink in Colorado’s mattress recycling.” Colorado Sun. June 11, 2024.
“Gov. Polis vetoes bill ending state incentives for certain recycling techniques.” Environmental Health News. May 22, 2024.
“Why Colorado is considering ending state incentives for ‘advanced’ recycling.” CPR News. May 10, 2024.
“Recycling revolution: Companies will pay to divert the waste they create under new state plan.” Boulder Weekly. May 7, 2024.
“Earth Day, Eco-Cycle and the Environment in Boulder County.” KGNU. April 23, 2024.
“Lawmakers greenlight statewide recycling program funded by packaging producers.” Denver 7. April 23, 2024.
“Opinion: Colorado isn’t great at recycling. Producer Responsibility should change that.” Denver Post. April 19, 2024.
“Legislature approves pricey plan for Colorado packaging producers to fund recycling expansion.” Colorado Sun. April 19, 2024.
“This Bracket Ranks the Worst Items in Your Recycling Bin.” Outside Magazine. March 20, 2024.
“Colorado’s massive recycling expansion could cost a lot more than first estimated.” Colorado Sun. March 13, 2024.
“Bill banning waste and plastic incineration facilities in Colorado moves on to the full Senate.” Environment Colorado. March 1, 2024.
“Colorado can take bold step to block pollution with critical anti-incineration bill.” Environment Colorado. February 28, 2024.
“Carton Council names education award recipients.” Recycling Today. February 27, 2024.
“Feds tap artificial intelligence to boost recycling.” E&E News by Politico. February 21, 2024.
“New packaging fee will more than double landfill diversion, Colorado recycling study finds.” Colorado Sun. February 16, 2024.
“How on Earth.” KGNU. February 13, 2024.
“How to Recycle Your Old Electronics.” Outside Magazine. January 17, 2024.
“1.5 billion fewer plastic bags used in Colorado thanks to fee, Boulder recycling center estimates.” Denver 7. January 11, 2024.
“Plastic carryout bag ban now in effect statewide.” Aspen Daily News. January 2, 2024.
“Ban on single-use plastic carryout bags goes into effect next week at most Colorado grocery stores.” CBS News Colorado. December 26, 2023.
“Kate Bailey: Association of Plastic Recyclers Notable Leaders of Sustainability 2023.” Plastics News. December 18, 2023.
“Wrapping and recycling tips for the Holidays.” Lyons Recorder. December 7, 2023.
“Where does donated clothing end up? Often, in a landfill overseas.” Aspen Public Radio. November 26, 2023.
“Letters to the editor: Colorado’s abysmal recycling rate; losing Western Recycling; reconsider changes at 15th and Iris.” Daily Camera. November 24, 2023.
“Colorado’s recycling rates are atrocious. Here’s how one Denver-area restaurant is trying to change that.” The Colorado Sun. November 24, 2023.
“Thanksgiving is the most common day for cooking fires in the US. Here’s how to cook safely.” Coloradoan. November 21, 2023.
“KSJD Local Newscast [with Rachel Setzke].” KSJD News. November 21, 2023.
“Pitkin County well ahead of state recycling, composting rate.” Aspen Daily News. November 18, 2023.
“Despite progress, Colorado’s recycling rate consistently remains poor.” 9 News. November 17, 2023.
“Colorado lags behind the national average in recycling and composting rates.” Aspen Public Radio. November 16, 2023.
“Colorado’s recycling and composting rate has been stuck at half the national average for several years.” KGNU. November 16, 2023.
“Colorado has ‘abysmal’ recycling rate, but most plastic bags and foam takeout containers are on their way out soon.” Denver Post. November 15, 2023.
“EPA should act on landfill emissions ahead of COP28, waste and environmental groups say.” Waste Dive. November 15, 2023.
“International garbage and recycling symposium inspires local solutions.” Oregon Metro News. November 14, 2023.
“Sorting out recycling from trash is the perfect example of a job few people want to do that AI is better than humans at.” Business Insider. November 9, 2023.
“Eco-Cycle Fleet Success Story.” Drive Electric USA. November 7, 2023.
“Report: Colorado recycling rate below national average.” KFKA. November 2023.
“Can a New Denver Ordinance Save Demolished Homes From the Landfill?” 5280. November 2023.
“Foam Free in the ‘Boat Starts Jan. 1.” Steamboat Pilot. October 26, 2023.
“The Future of Recycling Is Sorty McSortface.” The Atlantic. August 17, 2023.
“Opinion: Take it from the ski resorts. Our environment matters.” Denver Post. August 1, 2023.
“City led charge in best practices.” Altoona Mirror. July 22, 2023.
“Community members learn about farming alongside solar panels at Jack’s Solar Garden.” Daily Camera. July 15, 2023.
“Fundraising event at Jack’s Solar Garden will highlight Boulder County innovators.” The Times-Call. July 6, 2023.
“Colorado Hires PRO for its EPR Program and Gears Up Beyond.” Waste 360. June 19, 2023.
“Farm Tour Opportunities at the Boulder JCC This Summer.” Boulder Jewish News. June 11, 2023
“Colorado Plastic Bag Fee Helping Local Recycling Facilities.” Waste 360. June 1, 2023.
“After six months of the plastic bag fee, Boulder recycling center sees improvement.” Denver 7. May 31, 2023.
“Artificial intelligence helping recycling center sort waste.” NBC News. May 11, 2023.
“Why a Colorado switch to cleaner heavy trucks faces big roadblocks.” The Colorado Sun. April 13, 2023.
“Sowing seeds of self-growth: Muhammad Khan finds community in volunteering.” Rocky Mountain PBS. April 12, 2023.
“Pedal It Forward: How TPC Is Reducing Waste.” The Pro’s Closet Blog. April 6, 2023.
“Craft beer has a recycling problem: Cans are not being recycled and shrink wraps are a big part of it.” Craft Brewing Business. April 4, 2023.
“All it is, is trash in the wind – the issue of litter.” Loveland Reporter-Herald. April 1, 2023.
“Are You Sure You Can Compost That?” KGNU. March 30, 2023.
“LTE: Compost is changing along the Front Range, you can help make it better.” Longmont Leader. March 28, 2023.
“Here’s What Adidas Should Do With $1.3 Billion Worth of Unsold Yeezy Sneakers.” Outside. March 23, 2023.
“New guidelines will make for cleaner composting.” Longmont Times-Call. March 13, 2023.
“Where does Colorado’s 10-cent plastic bag fee go?” Denver 7. January 26, 2023.
“Details of producer responsibility for Colorado recycling getting hammered out.” Denver Gazette. January 25, 2023.
“No more greasy pizza boxes, paper towels or takeout containers in Front Range compost bins come April 1.” Denver Post. March 3, 2023.
“Where does Colorado’s 10-cent plastic bag fee go?” Denver 7. January 26, 2023.
“Details of producer responsibility for Colorado recycling getting hammered out.” Denver Gazette. January 25, 2023.
“Why your recycling doesn’t always get recycled.” National Geographic. January 17, 2023.
“Centering Equity: Community Cleanup Days.” City of Boulder News. January 13, 2023.
“Recycling win: Evergreen Sustainability Alliance keeps Christmas trees, Styrofoam from landfills.” Canyon Courier. January 6, 2023.
“Starting Jan. 1, everyone in Colorado will be charged 10 cents for every single-use bag.” Denver7 News. December 16, 2022.
“Colorado researchers created a new way to recycle plastics. But some question if it’s the right next step.” The Colorado Sun. December 9, 2022.
“Colorado’s recycling rate lags at half of national average, but new laws could boost participation.” The Denver Post. November 16, 2022.
“In Brief: FirstBank celebrates 10 years by giving back, Pitkin leads in recycling.” The Aspen Times. November 15, 2022.
“Vail lauded as a top municipality for recycling, composting in 2022 statewide report.” Vail Daily. November 15, 2022.
“Recycling: Obstacles and Progress.” How on Earth: The KGNU Science Show. November 15, 2022.
“Loveland leads state in residential recycling for sixth straight year.” City of Loveland News. November 15, 2022.
“Colorado turns in another trashy recycling rate, but advocates say better times could be ahead.” CPR News. November 15, 2022.
Interview with Suzanne Jones. Denver7 News. November 15, 2022.
“Colorado’s recycling rate hasn’t improved in five years, some hope new Denver recycling ordinance will help.” CBS News. November 14, 2022.
“Earth-Friendly Ways to Celebrate the Holidays.” City of Boulder News. October 24, 2022.
“Denver Initiated Ordinance 306: Should recycling and composting be required in apartment complexes, office buildings?” Denverite. October 17, 2022.
“Compost Right: Know Before You Throw.” City of Boulder News. October 6, 2022.
“Opinion: Recycling would expand in Denver under ballot measure 306.” The Colorado Sun. September 30, 2022.
“Boulder County foundation’s new grants to nonprofits top $193K.” Colorado Daily. September 30, 2022.
“When assessing chemical recycling, ‘follow the money.’” Resource Recycling. September 27, 2022
“Longmont City Council beefs up zero waste resolution.” Longmont Times Call. September 27, 2022
“Black Gold: Shifting to Quality Compost.” Boulder Weekly. September 22, 2022
“Coloradans are so bad at composting, whole truckloads are being rejected and sent to the dump.” CPR News. September 14, 2022
“Five Takeaways from the City’s Natural Climate Solutions Conversation.” City of Boulder News, August 25, 2022
“State legislators explain why they’re drawn to EPR.” Resource Recycling, August 9, 2022
“How cities and processors are adapting to sky-high fuel costs.” Resource Recycling, August 8, 2022
“Denver City Council greenlights pay-as-you-throw system for 2023.” Waste Dive, June 28, 2022
“Companies selling products in Colorado would pay fee under ‘bold’ recycling overhaul.” The Denver Post, May 14, 2022
“Colorado lawmakers just passed legislation creating a statewide recycling program. Here’s how it would work.” The Colorado Sun, May 13, 2022