From mattresses to glassware, discover five surprising items you can recycle at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM). Ever had an item that you knew couldn't be recycled in your curbside bin, but still wondered, Can this...
Read MoreLooking to reduce plastic use this Valentine’s Day? Learn why plastic pollution, single-use packaging, and misleading recycling labels are red flags—and how to make more sustainable swaps. Valentine’s Day is all about love—but it’s also a great time to rethink...
Read MoreThis New Year, set an intention to become a thoughtful consumer and avoid buying into a system that encourages you to spend money on stuff you don't really need. After the rush and excitement of the holidays, many of us...
Read MoreThe holiday shopping surge means more boxes, more plastic mailers, and more waste. These easy tips will help you celebrate sustainably without sacrificing the joy of giving. This holiday season, the waste forecast isn’t great: an estimated 2.3 billion packages...
Read MoreFood waste costs money, fuels climate pollution, and leaves communities hungry. Explore practical ways to cut waste at home and learn where your extra food can do real good this season. Every time food goes uneaten, it’s money wasted. The...
Read MoreDon’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...
Read MoreOktoberfests 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
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 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...
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