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Bad News Bear Spray: How to Dispose of Expired Bear Spray

Old bear spray cans cannot be recycled. Spread the word to help Eco-Cycle keep bear spray OUT of single-stream recycling bins in Boulder County. This dangerous contaminant poses a safety risk to the employees sorting recyclables inside the recycling facility....

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Colorado’s Landmark Producer Responsibility Laws: What They Mean for Recycling and Zero Waste in the State

In 2022, Colorado passed landmark legislation, HB 22-1355 Producer Responsibility for Recycling Packaging and Paper, making it the third state in the country to pass this ambitious policy. Colorado's combined recycling and composting rate has remained steady at around 15%...

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From Land to Table to Landfill Part 2: The Downstream Impacts of a Plastic Fork

What does it take to make a plastic fork? More than you might think! In fact, the life cycle of a plastic fork is a reminder of the hidden health and environmental costs of convenience.  As we explored in From...

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New Changes to Denver’s Waste Collection System: What You Need to Know

On January 1, 2025, Denver rolled out major updates to its waste collection system with the goal of making bigger impacts to reduce waste while optimizing the city’s resources. Here's what Denver residents need to know to keep up with...

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Fire Extinguisher Recycling & How to Recycle Smoke Detectors in Boulder County

Fire safety is top of mind for many of us right now. Make checking expiration dates on your extinguishers and smoke detectors part of your January home maintenance routine! Did you know that fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide...

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Webinar Recap: Zero Waste Recyclers Reflect on Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations 

If all goes to plan, the world could adopt an urgently needed global treaty to reduce plastics in the environment in 2025.  Eco-Cycle, represented by the Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling (AMBR), is helping ensure the voices of mission-based, Zero Waste...

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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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When Is Recycling Not the Answer?

Read on to learn how Eco-Cycle’s work and mission are helping inform a global plastics treaty! Key Takeaways: The Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling (AMBR), cofounded by Eco-Cycle, sent a delegation to the fifth round of negotiations for the global plastics...

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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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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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