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OUR BEAUTIFUL STATE CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST WASTEFUL IN THE COUNTRY.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Read our report on how to transform Colorado’s wasteful habits on both state and local levels >> -
LET'S MAKE COLORADO THE FIRST STATE TO BAN FOOD-GRADE POLYSTYRENE FOAM CONTAINERS!
Polystyrene contains harmful chemicals that can leach into food and drinks and pollute waterways. Join the effort to Ban the Foam HERE >> -
KNOW OF A PLACE IN BOULDER THAT NEEDS HELP RECYCLING?
Click here leave a note on the city’s Inquire Boulder webpage so the city can send support >> -
RECYCLE MORE PLASTICS THAN EVER:
New upgrades at the county-owned, Eco-Cycle-operated Boulder County Recycling Center means more recyclables for YOU. See new recycling guidelines and watch the new “optical sorter” in action >>
THE LATEST
Eco-Cycle wants to ban food-grade polystyrene foam containers in Colorado and eliminate the use of other single-use disposable plastics, such as straws, as quickly as possible.
These plastics pose threats to wildlife and people and are not recyclable.
>> Sign our petition
See our NEW calendar of events open to the public, including workshops, volunteer opportunities and more.
View the Calendar
YOU can recycle more types of plastics in Boulder County than ever before!
The Boulder County Recycling Center, operated by Eco-Cycle, has completed major upgrades. That means the publicly-owned facility now accepts more types of plastics for recycling -- something the public has been requesting for a long time!
See New Recycle Guides
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The Zero Waste Climate Connection
The connection between the waste we generate and our global climate crisis is direct and undeniable. Going for Zero Waste is one of the fastest ways communities can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and help fight climate change.
