Volunteer Opportunities and Events in and around Boulder, Colorado
Your home for Zero Waste volunteer opportunities and environmental events throughout Boulder County! Learn more about our volunteer program—the Eco-Leader Volunteer Network—here! Calling all Eco-Leaders! Looking for fun ways to get involved in the Zero Waste movement? Read on to...
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Eco-Cycle Adds New EV Recycling Truck, Supporting Colorado’s Shift to Fleet Electrification
We’re leading fleet electrification in the waste management industry—leaving the pollution of the past in the rearview mirror. Eco-Cycle has taken another significant step toward sustainability by deploying a 100% electric recycling truck this fall, funded by Xcel Energy's EV...
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The 8th State of Recycling and Composting Report Outlines Colorado’s Waste Reduction Successes
Today, Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG Foundation release our 8th edition of the State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado report, revealing early payoffs in waste reduction and recycling despite a growing population. The report also shows that composting services have diverted...
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Recycling Myths, Busted!
It’s that time of year when scary stories and myths creep up—and recycling is no exception! Don’t let misinformation haunt your efforts. This Halloween season, let’s put these recycling myths to rest! MYTH: A recycling “chasing arrows” symbol on a...
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Don’t Let Your Data Haunt You: Safely Recycle Electronics at CHaRM
Need to dispose of electronics that contain sensitive information, including hard drives? Take them to the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) for secure recycling! More than 1 million people have their identity stolen every year in the...
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