Spring cleaning doesn’t have to mean waste, toxic cleaners, or sending usable items to the landfill. From reuse and repair to nontoxic cleaning and composting, these tips will help you refresh your home the Zero Waste way. April showers (or...
Read MoreEco-Cycle and the City of Boulder have launched a brand-new online Reuse Hub, making it easier than ever to find local reuse, refill, and repair businesses across the Northern Front Range. Explore the interactive map and discover how simple—and impactful—choosing...
Read MoreRecycling can look completely different depending on where you live—but in some places, that is starting to change. States like Colorado are launching a precedent-setting policy that shows what universal, equitable recycling access can look like. Across states and thousands...
Read MoreFrom 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...
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