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Sustainable Living

Hidden 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...

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For 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...

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Single-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....

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Reducing 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...

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Your 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...

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Zero 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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Volunteer Opportunities and Events in and around Boulder, Colorado

Your 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...

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Compost: A Simple Way to Turn Waste into Climate Action

Every banana peel, coffee ground, or pile of grass clippings you toss in the trash is a missed opportunity—not just to reduce waste, but to fight climate change. Composting is one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways we can all...

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Waste Reduction in Action: Building Lifelong Habits Through Eco-Cycle’s Green Star Schools Program

By focusing on the first of the 5 Rs of waste reduction (reduce, reuse, repair, recycle, and “rot”), Eco-Cycle empowers students to make sustainable choices with lasting impact. At Eco-Cycle, we believe true sustainability begins with a mindset shift, rethinking...

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Bad News Bear Spray: How to Dispose of Expired Bear Spray

Old bear spray cans cannot be recycled. Spread the word to help Eco-Cycle keep bear spray OUT of single-stream recycling bins in Boulder County. This dangerous contaminant poses a safety risk to the employees sorting recyclables inside the recycling facility....

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