Since 1976, Eco-Cycle has received local, state, and national recognition for our innovative efforts in resource conservation.
2021
Best of Boulder – Best Nonprofit: Eco-Cycle, Boulder Weekly
2020
Advancing Environmental Education Award: Eco-Cycle Schools Department, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
Mereth Meade Volunteer of the Year: Tara Tull, Denver Eco-Leader, Recycle Colorado
2019
Superintendent’s Honor Role Award: Cyndra Dietz, Schools Program Director, Boulder Valley School District
2018
Outstanding Nonprofit Recycling/Diversion Program: CHaRM, Recycle Colorado
Outstanding Outreach Municipality or Nonprofit: Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG, Recycle Colorado
2016
Mereth Meade Volunteer of the Year: Shari Malloy, Longmont Eco-Leader, Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR)
2015
Outstanding Media Coverage: Eco-Cycle Communications Director Harlin Savage, Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR)
Outstanding Outreach Award (Municipality or Nonprofit): Eco-Cycle, Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Eco-Cycle Executive Director Eric Lombardi, Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR)
Enos Mills Lifetime Achievement Award: Cyndra Dietz, Schools Program Coordinator, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE)
2012
Education Pacesetter Award: Cyndra Dietz, Schools Program Coordinator, Daily Camera
Bronze Excellence Award in Public Education: Eco-Cycle “Stop Junk Mail for GOOD” service, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
2011
Red Empress Collaborative Challenge Award: Green Star Schools program, Red Empress Foundation 10th Anniversary Celebration
Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award, Best NonProfit Organization: Eco-Cycle, Daily Camera
2010
Best Green Business, Best of the West Award, Yellow Scene Magazine
ONE WORLD AWARD, Preserve Planet Earth Committee, Boulder Rotary Club
2009
Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award for best nonprofit organization, runner-up, Daily Camera
2008
Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award for best nonprofit organization, Daily Camera
IQ (Innovation Quotient) Award for Zero Waste Services program, Boulder County Business Report
Environmental Achievement Award for the Zero Waste Event Kit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Outstanding Recycling Innovation for the Zero Waste Event Kit, National Recycling Coalition (NRC)
Gold Medal of Honor at the Colorado Sustainable Business Awards for Zero Waste Services program, Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy (CORE)
Best New Program Award for Green Star Schools program, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE)
2007
NOVA Environment Award for Green Star Schools Program, The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
EPA Region 8 Environmental Achievement Award for Green Star Schools Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Our World Award for the Boulder/Broomfield County School Recycling and Environmental Education Program, Boulder Rotary Club
2006
Outstanding Organics Program Award, Colorado Association for Recycling
2005
EPA Region 8 Environmental Achievement Award for Zero Waste program at Farmers’ Market, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
NOVA Environment Award for Zero Waste program at Farmers’ Market, The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
Wirth Chair Award to Eric Lombardi for advancing community sustainability, Wirth Chair in Environmental and Community Development Policy
Waste Reduction ReWard, Center for ReSource Conservation
2004
Colorado Recycler of the Year Award for Most Unique Program, honoring Eco-Cycle’s Zero Waste Event Program
Outstanding Colorado Recycling Program recognizing the CHaRM, Colorado Association for Recycling
2003
Don’t Let it Go to Waste Award honoring the CHaRM, Colorado Recycles
Environmental Achievement Award for the CHaRM and our Mercury Thermometer Collection Project, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
2002
Natural Business Leadership Award for Executive Director Eric Lombardi, Natural Business
The CHaRM is a Community Foundation Nova Award finalist
Environmental Project for a Medium-Sized Community Award, American Public Works Association
2001
Best New Recycler Award, Southwestern Recycling Authority
Recycler of the Year for Broomfield Recycling Center, Colorado Recycles
Environmental Achievement Award for Creating a Recycling Facility and Community Outreach Program in Broomfield, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1999
National Award for Community Education, The President’s Council on Sustainable Development
1998
Best Local Environmental Education Program, North American Association for Environmental Education
1997
Nonprofit Partnership Award for the Block Leader Program, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE)
Colorado Recycler of the Year, Colorado Recycles
1996
Nonprofit Partnership Award for School Education, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE)
Innovation in Recycling Award, Southwest Public Recycling Association
Certificate of Environmental Achievement, National Awards Council for Environmental Sustainability
Best School Recycling Program, National Recycling Coalition
1994
Award Winner, Governor Romer’s “Celebrate Colorado” Environmental Awards
1993
Employer of the Year, Developmental Disabilities Center
Small Business of the Year, Nonprofit, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
Employer of the Year, Association for Community Living
