A new era of recycling is coming to Colorado—now’s our chance to protect responsible recycling statewide. Protecting Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Law from Greenwashing Thanks to the Producer Responsibility for Packaging and Paper Products Act (HB22-1355), passed in 2022, companies that...
Read MoreToxic chemicals don’t belong in the packaging that touches our food—or in our recycling. This fall, Colorado will set the rules that decide whether producers are rewarded for safe, recyclable packaging—or allowed to keep using harmful chemicals. Key Dates Colorado’s...
Read MoreDiscover how Eco-Cycle is shaping Colorado’s future with groundbreaking Zero Waste policies—from banning polystyrene to making recycling free and accessible statewide. Learn how your workplace can be a part of lasting environmental change with our expert-led Policy 101 trainings! Did...
Read MoreIf you've felt overwhelmed, confused, or even a little cynical about all the news headlines around plastics—you're not alone. Join us for this free environmental webinar to learn the truth about plastics, whether they’re recyclable, and how you can help...
Read MoreWith a new school year on the horizon, we have a fresh opportunity to teach something lasting: how the small choices students make each day can ripple out into a more sustainable, climate-conscious world. Schools are more than classrooms—they’re where...
Read MoreSaying goodbye to Plastic Free July doesn't mean we stop recycling plastics in August. Hard-to-recycle film plastics like bags and bubble wrap, large durable items like buckets, and rigid white block foam (often referred to as Styrofoam) are always accepted...
Read MoreNew rules are critical to reduce potent greenhouse gases, protecting communities from harmful pollution. (Denver, CO – July 14, 2025) – Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Eco-Cycle submitted a prehearing statement underscoring the critical importance of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission's...
Read MoreWhen 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...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreIn 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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