Keeping Colorado Free of Waste Incineration
Incineration of plastic waste or the conversion of plastic waste to fuels—often referred to by ambiguous umbrella terms like “chemical recycling,” “advanced recycling,” and “molecular recycling”—is peddled as an advanced solution to the world's growing plastic waste problem. Supporters promise...
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“Wish-cycling”
We’ve all been there: We stand in front of a recycling bin with something that we’re not sure is recyclable. With all the best intentions, we toss it in the recycling bin, hoping that with a little bit of luck,...
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International Women’s Day 2024
This March 8, International Women's Day, Eco-Cycle celebrates all of the capable and talented women across the globe working to curb climate change and protect the planet for future generations. We asked eight women on our staff three questions to...
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The 2024 Eco-Cycle Guide Is Here!
Check out the latest guide & share with others so they’re in the know! Inside the Eco-Cycle Guide Chock-full of tips, tools, guidelines, and other resources, the annual Eco-Cycle Guide will help you build more sustainable actions in your life...
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Your 2024 Zero Waste Policy Brief for Colorado
Learn more about the policies Eco-Cycle is currently championing at the state legislature! Colorado’s legislative session is here, which means Eco-Cycle’s Policy and Campaigns department is working hard to write, advocate for, and pass Zero Waste bills. Find highlights of...
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Show the Earth Some Love This Valentine’s Day
Make the planet your Valentine and celebrate sustainably with these tips! Valentine's Day traditionally comes with a lot of consumerism. Store shelves exploding with mass-produced toys, trinkets, and decor—much of which will see but a brief period of use before...
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Explore Eco-Cycle’s 2023 Holiday Resources
The holidays are called the "most wonderful time of the year"—but not when they create unnecessary waste! In the US, we create 25% more trash during the holidays! Challenge holiday waste head-on with our advice for the "Best" and "Good"...
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The Three Rs: Highlights from across Colorado
Highlights from our 7th annual State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado Report! Colorado is poised for breakthroughs in waste reduction, despite a low recycling rate. Coloradans throw away roughly 5.6 pounds of materials per person per day—and about 85%...
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Keep Contamination from Creeping into Your Compost
Just like recycling, composting happens locally. To keep contamination out of your curbside compost bin, check your local compost guidelines! Composting—whether through curbside service, a drop-off center, or in your own backyard—turns a climate problem into a climate solution! In...
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Recycling Myths Debunked
Don’t let these recycling myths spook you! Find out the truth to these common recycling misconceptions. MYTH: “What we put in recycling bins just gets thrown in the landfill, so we shouldn’t even bother!” This myth grew in popularity a...
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