Sustainable Living
Paper Shredding Services in Boulder
Learn how we shred sensitive documents securely for recycling at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)! Need to shred paperwork but not sure who you can trust? The Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is...
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Don’t Let Your Data Haunt You: Safely Recycle Electronics at CHaRM
Need to dispose of electronics that contain sensitive information, including hard drives? Take them to the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) for secure recycling! More than 1 million people have their identity stolen every year in the...
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Seven Tips for Going Zero Waste This School Year
Kids are back to school . . . and so is Eco-Cycle! We’re educating students and teachers about the importance of Zero Waste. Help your kids practice Zero Waste at home with these back-to-school tips! For over three decades, we’ve partnered...
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Recycling, by the Book
Cleaning out your bookcase doesn’t have to mean creating waste and methane emissions from landfills. The Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) goes beyond recycling books—we rehome them! The US is among the top largest markets for books...
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How Your Refrigerator Affects the Planet . . . and How Eco-Cycle Can Help!
Remember the headlines years ago about the ozone layer crisis? Scientists identified that the hole in the ozone was primarily caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a group of chemicals commonly found in Freon appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers....
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24 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Use in 2024
Look around! Wherever you are right now, plastic is likely in your sightline. But it doesn’t have to be so! While going entirely plastic-free might feel impossible, adopting small changes adds up to make a real difference. Here are 24...
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Keeping Problematic Plastics Out of Circulation and the Recycling
To protect communities and support the elimination of the most toxic and unnecessary plastics, plastics with a #3, #6, or #7 will no longer be accepted in Boulder County. Plastic is everywhere—in our oceans, our environment, and even our bodies. Recycling...
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Take a Trip Down Recycle Row, Boulder’s Hub for Sustainability
Located in East Boulder, Recycle Row is a unique corridor with several Zero Waste facilities dedicated to helping residents and businesses reuse and recycle their discards responsibly, fostering a culture of sustainable resource management in the community. Eco-Cycle is proud...
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Growing Green: Composting & Reuse in Green Star Schools
One year after regional compost guidelines changed, Eco-Cycle’s Green Star Schools program is demonstrating how innovative approaches to education and reusables make for cleaner compost This May 5–11, environmental and recycling businesses, organizations, and individuals across the US are commemorating...
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Bring Your Soil Back to Life for a Healthier, More Resilient World
Test your soil type, learn how to rejuvenate your soil with compost, and more! In recognition of International Compost Awareness Week, we are celebrating the often overlooked stuff beneath our feet—soil! Healthy soil nourishes our gardens, filters our water, supports...
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