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Read MoreJoin Eco-Cycle for a Plastic Free July Webinar: “Clear as Plastic”
If you've felt overwhelmed, confused, or even a little cynical about all the news headlines around plastics—you're not alone. Join us for this free environmental webinar to learn the truth about plastics, whether they’re recyclable, and how you can help...
Read MoreEDF, Eco-Cycle Urge Robust Colorado Landfill Methane Rulemaking for Climate, Public Health
New rules are critical to reduce potent greenhouse gases, protecting communities from harmful pollution. (Denver, CO – July 14, 2025) – Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Eco-Cycle submitted a prehearing statement underscoring the critical importance of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission's...
Read MoreHidden Plastics: The Problem We Can’t Always See
When we think of plastic pollution, most of us picture the obvious: grocery bags tangled in trees, foam cups littering sidewalks, bottles bobbing in the ocean. But the truth is, the problem runs much deeper. A significant portion of the...
Read MoreFor Better or for Worse Plastics: Which Ones to Avoid
If you've ever flipped over a yogurt container or a takeout box, you’ve probably seen the little triangle made of arrows—the “chasing arrows” symbol—with a number inside. For many of us, it’s become shorthand for “recyclable.” Toss it in the...
Read MoreSingle-Use Plastics: A Catastrophe of Convenience
In today’s fast-paced world, single-use plastics don’t just surround us—they define our convenience-driven society. But the scale of the problem is staggering. Global plastics production has skyrocketed from just 2 million tons in 1950 to over 430 million tons per year today....
Read MoreReducing Our Dependence on Plastics
Take a moment to look around your home and you’ll find evidence of the global surge in plastic production everywhere—from the food packaging in your fridge, to the liquid soap by the sink, to the bag your dog’s treats came...
Read MoreColorado Legislation in 2025 That Will Move the State Closer to Zero Waste
Eco-Cycle recently wrapped up another successful legislative session, successfully advocating for bills that move Colorado toward Zero Waste. Whether supporting forward-thinking bills or opposing harmful ones, our work with state representatives helps advance policy solutions that support our vision of...
Read MoreYour Guide to Zero Waste at Summer Events
You’re standing at a Zero Waste station at a community event—half-eaten corn dog, plastic cup with ice, and napkin in hand. Which item goes in which bin? Check out our Guide to Zero Waste at Summer Events. And don’t forget...
Read MoreZero Waste on the Road: My Travels in Mexico
From snowy Buffalo to sun-soaked Mexico, Thea Hassan—Eco-Cycle contributor and AMBR Communications Manager—spent two months exploring how to travel with a lighter footprint. In this blog, she shares her low-waste travel tips, the unexpected challenges she faced, and eye-opening observations...
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