Remember the headlines years ago about the ozone layer crisis? Scientists identified that the hole in the ozone was primarily caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a group of chemicals commonly found in Freon appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers....
Read MoreLook around! Wherever you are right now, plastic is likely in your sightline. But it doesn’t have to be so! While going entirely plastic-free might feel impossible, adopting small changes adds up to make a real difference. Here are 24...
Read MoreTo protect communities and support the elimination of the most toxic and unnecessary plastics, plastics with a #3, #6, or #7 will no longer be accepted in Boulder County. Plastic is everywhere—in our oceans, our environment, and even our bodies. Recycling...
Read MoreAn effective global plastics pollution elimination treaty must reduce plastic production first and foremost, then focus on improving plastic recycling. How do you address global plastic pollution and begin to ease the chokehold grip plastics have on both people and...
Read MoreA jumble of broken small appliances in a cardboard box, a mattress in the basement, an expired fire extinguisher in the garage, empty ink cartridges in a junk drawer, broken electronics in the back of a cabinet . . ....
Read MoreLocated in East Boulder, Recycle Row is a unique corridor with several Zero Waste facilities dedicated to helping residents and businesses reuse and recycle their discards responsibly, fostering a culture of sustainable resource management in the community. Eco-Cycle is proud...
Read MoreHave you been to the Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) yet? Whether you have only come to CHaRM once to bring in an old TV, or you're a regular customer, there are more ways than ever to get involved...
Read MoreTest your soil type, learn how to rejuvenate your soil with compost, and more! In recognition of International Compost Awareness Week, we are celebrating the often overlooked stuff beneath our feet—soil! Healthy soil nourishes our gardens, filters our water, supports...
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate spring than by using compost to nourish the soils your garden, lawn, and trees depend on? Starting April 6, Microbe Brew Compost Tea will be available for purchase at the Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials...
Read MoreDid you know that Eco-Cycle was founded by local activists who helped start the recycling revolution? In 1976, Eco-Cycle volunteers organized one of the very first curbside recycling programs in the nation by educating residents about the value of recycling...
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