Building a Culture of Reuse in Colorado
Ever toss something out and wonder if there’s a better way? Across Colorado, more people are rethinking what it means to “waste” something—and discovering that reuse is one of the most powerful acts of conservation we can make. Join Eco-Cycle's...
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Haunted by Recycling Myths? Let’s Bury Them for Good!
Don’t let misinformation spook your good recycling habits—habits that are critical to protecting our natural resources and climate. This Halloween season, let’s illuminate the truth and lay these recycling myths to rest once and for all. It’s that time of...
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Prost to the Planet: How to Recycle Your Beer Right
Oktoberfests may be wrapping up around the world, but here in Colorado, beer season never really ends. Whether you’re filling a growler at your neighborhood brewery or cracking open a six-pack at home, what you do with the packaging makes...
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Microbe Brew Compost Tea Available Through October 31
There's nothing spookier than depleted soils! With an extra-long autumn season for brewing compost tea this year, it's an ideal time to anoint your green spaces with Eco-Cycle's Microbe Brew Compost Tea and reap the benefits. Every season has a...
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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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Rigid White Foam Recycling: Why and How to Recycle at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder CHaRM
The 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...
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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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National Recycling Alliance Warns Against New Efforts to Put Plastic Bags, Pouches & Wrappers in Curbside Recycling
A new report is now available from the Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling (AMBR), of which Eco-Cycle is a founding member. Read on to learn key takeaways—including stats, policy recommendations, and more—and get the download. (Minneapolis, MN — October 3, 2025)...
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Fast Fashion’s Hidden Peaks: How Our Wardrobes Build Mountains Abroad
As fast fashion churns out more clothes than the world can wear, mountains of textile waste are piling up around the world. Here’s how fast fashion drives pollution, labor abuses, and what’s being done to change it. In northern Chile’s...
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