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....
Read MoreTake 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...
Read MoreYou’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...
Read MoreFrom 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...
Read MoreSpring is in full swing, and lawn mowers are being called back into service. If your lawn mower’s days are done, find the inside scoop on best practices and tips for recycling locally! The growing season has arrived in Colorado’s...
Read MoreEvery 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...
Read MoreReuse, 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 MoreBy 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...
Read MoreOld 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....
Read MoreAs the New Year begins, millions of us with the best intentions set resolutions—many of which fade away by February. In 2025, let’s break that cycle! Let Eco-Cycle help you achieve your Zero Waste Resolutions! Want to reduce your waste...
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