Reuse, which comes before Recycling in the EPA’s waste hierarchy, extends the life of an item and the value of the natural resources used to make it. At the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM), we go the...
Read MoreYour 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...
Read MoreFire 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...
Read MoreThe holiday season is here, bringing with it packages filled with gifts and gadgets—and rigid foam that is not recyclable in your curbside bin! If you’ve recently unwrapped a new television, computer, or large appliance, chances are you’ve encountered rigid...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreRead 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...
Read MoreWe’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...
Read MoreLearn how we shred sensitive documents securely for recycling at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)! Need to shred paperwork but not sure who you can trust? The Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is...
Read MoreIt’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...
Read MoreNeed 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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