Eco-Living Guide

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

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Making a Zero Waste 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

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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

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

in Boulder County

alt 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

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