Eco-Living Guide

Introducing our newest publication, the Eco-Cycle Guide! It's your resource for living an eco-lifestyle and building a sustainable community in Boulder County

Here are even more tips, facts, and how-tos for how to live an eco-friendly lifestyle and reduce your “waste footprint” at home and on-the-go. 

Be an Eco-Advocate

Bring eco-living to every part of your life and be an eco-advocate…

At Work

Train fellow employees about recycling and composting, request and post guidelines and special announcements, take advantage of energy conservation programs, practice eco-purchasing and more

At School

Learn to pack a waste-free lunch, print guidelines, bring recycling and composting to your school and more

At your Apt. Complex/Condo/Housing Community 

Print guidelines, distribute the Eco-Cycle Guide, learn how to request recycling and composting services and more

At a Party or Event

Read our green decorating guide, purchase eco-friendly party plate, cups, utensils and other products, learn eco-friendly party and gift ideas, throw an Eco-Cycle “Party with the Planet” Birthday Parties for Kids and more

Contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Community Campaigns Coordinator, for more on how to participate. 

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Zero Waste Living

Reducing Your Waste-Footprint at Home

In a Nutshell: 

Zero Waste in the Home…(see page 5 of our Eco-Cycle Times)

• in the Kitchen
• in the Bathroom
• in the Laundry Room
• on the Go

Prevent Waste in the First Place

Top 5 Most Wasteful Products to Avoid (COMING SOON)

Top 5 Reusable Products for On-the-Go (COMING SOON)

Stop Junk Mail for GOOD with Eco-Cycle’s new FREE service

Good for you. Good for the planet. 

Food and Water Guide

Packing a Waste-Free Lunch

 

Composting Guides

 

Pocket Guide to Plastics: Eliminate toxic food storage containers in your cupboard with our handy pocket guide 

 

Skip Bottled Water: Facts and stats about one of the most wasteful products

 

Eco-Store: Purchase safe reusable water bottles, reusable food containers and more

Party with Eco-Cycle

Zero Waste Party Kit: for 25 – 200 people; includes 100% compostable materials, collection box and educational signage

 

For larger events: See our full list of Zero Waste Event services

 

Eco-Celebrations: for upscale events like weddings, milestone events, corporate galas and more

 

Eco-Friendly Birthday Parties for Kids: a new service from our school’s dept.

 

Eco-Party Tips: green decorating, party ideas and more

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Cleaning Out the Garage: Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Rid of Stuff

in Boulder County

A-Z Recycling Guide: for how to recycle everything from Appliances to Zippers

Eco-Cycle Free Exchange: give stuff away and find some freebies

Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials): accepts electronics, scrap metal, plastic bags, block foam, books and more for recycling and reuse

Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF): for the safe disposal of paint, fluorescent light bulbs, solvents, automotive products, and more

ReSource Yard: for reusable building materials and more

ReSource Tool Library: donate unwanted tools

Drop-off Centers for Recycling as well as Yard Debris and Wood Waste 

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Be a Conscious Consumer

Purchase truly earth-friendly products on our Eco-Store:  

• water bottles
• coffee mugs
• shopping and produce bags
• lunch packing supplies
• pack-and-go cutlery 
• personal care products
• household supplies

Support Local Eco-Businesses

View our list of Eco-Cycle businesses working toward Zero Waste by recycling, composting and purchasing for the planet

Go for Reuse

Use our Boulder and Longmont Tour de Thrift maps for the best consignment shops, thrift stores, top-quality used furniture shops and more in your community

 

Eco-Cycle Free Exchange: Find freebies and give stuff away

 

ReSource Yard: for reusable building materials and more

 

ReSource Tool Library: for renting instead of owning tools

More Purchasing Tools

Guide to Purchasing Non-toxic Cosmetics

 

Guide to Purchasing Fair-Trade and Slave-Free Chocolate

 

How to Have an Eco-Holiday

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning

The Dirt on Household Cleaners:  Two Big Problems with Conventional Cleaning Products

Do-It-Yourself: Effective, inexpensive, eco-friendly cleaners you can make at home

Cut the Crud: Deciphering the Labels and Greenwashing of Cleaning Products

Take Action: Ask for Better Government Regulation of Hazardous Chemicals in Cleaning Products

Hazards in the Home: products that contribute to indoor air pollution and other hazards

Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF): for paint, solvents, fluorescent light bulbs and more

Pest Control: Eco-Solutions for Indoor & Outdoor Pests

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Eco-Parenting

On Our Eco-Store: Our favorite kids’ products from reusable diapers to clothing

Eco-Friendly Baby Tips (COMING SOON)

Kids’ Parties: Eco-Cycle’s Party with the Planet Birthday Parties for Kids 4 and Up

Archived Eco-Parenting articles and blogs (COMING SOON)

Eco-Pets

• Flea and Tick Control 
• Pets and Plastic
• Non-Toxic Cleaning 
• Feed Them Well 
• The Poop Question 
• About Composting Pet Waste
• About Flushing Pet Waste

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Be Informed

Eco-Facts

Eco-Cycle Guide: Our newsletter for everything you need to know to live and thrive in an eco-community

Archived Eco-Cycle Times Newsletters

Eco-Notes online e-newsletter for volunteers and fans

Eco-Bytes business e-newsletter: for keeping in touch with environmental news that affects the Boulder County business community

Tee-Cee’s Tips: Longmont Times-Call Recycling column

Ask Eco-Cycle: Archived articles from the Daily Camera

Eco-Cycle press

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More Eco-Resources

for Businesses

Eco-Cycle Services for Businesses

Eco-Cycle’s online Eco-Store for supplies and more

for School

Eco-Cycle’s Green Star Schools Program

Packing a litterless lunch with supplies from our  Eco-Store

Kids activities and programs (COMING SOON)

Take Action

Spread the word: “Like” this page and Tweet about it

Volunteer to Be an Eco-Advocate

Volunteer for Eco-Cycle

Eco-Cycle Campaigns

Support Eco-Cycle with a donation

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