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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This Year, Make Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
As the New Year begins, millions of us with the best intentions set resolutions—many of which fade away by February. In 2025, let’s break that cycle! Let Eco-Cycle help you achieve your Zero Waste Resolutions! Want to reduce your waste...
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Where to Take Your Christmas Tree for Recycling in Boulder County
The holidays may be drawing to a close, but your holiday tree still has one more gift to give! Recycling your tree brings new life to parks, trails, and gardens—and avoids trashing your tree in a landfill. Your fresh, fragrant...
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How to Recycle Christmas Lights and Holiday Lights in Boulder County
The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time to untangle those Christmas lights and deck the halls! Whether you’re channeling your inner Clark Griswold or just aiming for a cozy glow for the solstice season, we all know...
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Unwrapping Wrapping Paper Recycling
Create a new holiday tradition this year by using more sustainable gift wrapping, avoiding traditional gift wrap paper that isn’t recyclable in Boulder County. The crinkle of wrapping paper being torn away, the shimmer of shiny bows under the tree—for...
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From Land to Table to Landfill: An Analysis of the Plastic Fork’s Life Cycle
Just in time for holiday feasts, join us for part 1 of the multistage journey of the ubiquitous plastic fork, and learn why single-use is a sustainability non-starter. What does it take to create a plastic fork—the kind used for...
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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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