The 2026 legislative session is underway—and big decisions being made right now will shape how Colorado reduces waste for years to come. Eco-Cycle is spending a lot of time at the Colorado state capitol working alongside lawmakers and partner organizations...
Read MoreAs we look back on how far we’ve come in the last fifty years of Eco-Cycle’s history, many of the Zero Waste programs and services we rely on in Boulder County today started as local “firsts,” built by Eco-Cycle and...
Read MoreMarch 8 is International Women's Day! Join Eco-Cycle in celebrating the achievements of women all over the world with a series of spotlights featuring women on our staff who do it all, from fundraising to directing a materials recovery facility,...
Read MoreRecycling can look completely different depending on where you live—but in some places, that is starting to change. States like Colorado are launching a precedent-setting policy that shows what universal, equitable recycling access can look like. Across states and thousands...
Read MoreRecycle Colorado’s Lobby Day is a chance for you to step into the democratic process and speak directly with state lawmakers about advancing recycling policies. By showing up, sharing your story, and engaging in meaningful conversations, participants help shape decisions...
Read MoreFrom mattresses to glassware, discover five surprising items you can recycle at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM). Ever had an item that you knew couldn't be recycled in your curbside bin, but still wondered, Can this...
Read MoreLooking to reduce plastic use this Valentine’s Day? Learn why plastic pollution, single-use packaging, and misleading recycling labels are red flags—and how to make more sustainable swaps. Valentine’s Day is all about love—but it’s also a great time to rethink...
Read MoreSporting events are a popular way to gather with friends and family—but when tens of thousands of fans come together, even for just a few hours, a gigantic trail of waste often follows. Between tailgating and in-stadium concessions, a single...
Read MoreThis year, Eco-Cycle marks fifty years of turning community vision into real-world Zero Waste solutions, beginning as one of the first recyclers in the country and becoming a national Zero Waste leader. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re honoring the...
Read MoreJoin Eco-Cycle in welcoming a creative take on reuse in Boulder at Music from Scrap, a performance and installation project by on view at the Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Gallery starting next month. Eco-Cycle is proud to support Music from...
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