Eco-Cycle

Give your old bike a new life! Community Cycles is collecting bikes and bike parts for donation. They are especially in need of children's bikes for their Kids Holiday Bike Giveaway, where they distribute 350+ free bikes to low-income kids every December! Your old or unused kids' bikes will be refurbished and put back where they belong—on the road with someone in need of a bike. Donations can be dropped off at Community Cycles, located at 2601 Spruce St, Unit B (back of the building), Thursday–Sunday, 11 am–6 pm. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gjNUUb-9.

Big news! We’re leading fleet electrification in the hauling, recycling, composting, and waste industries—leaving the pollution of the past in the rearview mirror! Eco-Cycle has rolled out a 100% electric-powered recycling truck this fall, funded by Xcel Energy’s EV Accelerate Innovation program. This marks another major milestone in our journey toward a Zero Waste, Zero Emissions future, and follows our deployment of the country’s first commercial-scale electric compost truck in summer 2023. Our drivers are at the forefront of our transition to an electric fleet, pioneering the use of heavy-duty EV trucks on the road in Boulder County, demonstrating that EV trucks are the future of the hauling industry!   Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gca_jPaa.

Diverting organic materials from landfills is essential to curbing climate change. Whether it be through food waste reduction and food donation, composting, mulching, anaerobic digestion, or creation of biochar, or using end products as a resource to build soil, managing organics has the potential to substantially reduce climate pollution and creates significant community, economic, and environmental benefits. Swipe to learn more about the benefits of a Circular Organics Economy, and check out Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG's newly released 8th State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado report at ecocycle.org/sorc.

We loved having the team from Forum for Naturals join us for a tour of the CHaRM!

Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG’s 8th State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado report reveals promising strides toward a circular economy, including the groundbreaking Producer Responsibility for Recycling Packaging Act (HB22-1355), which will bring free recycling access to all Coloradans starting in 2026, add service to 700,000 households that don’t currently have recycling, and could increase the recycling of packaging to 60% by 2035! Next up: organics diversion. Food scraps and yard trimmings make up nearly 40% of what Colorado landfills! Composting these materials reduces methane, supports local businesses, and enriches soil. Just as Colorado advanced policies and infrastructure to promote recycling, we need to do the same for composting. Our report makes key recommendations for how Colorado can grow its compost systems. Explore how Colorado communities are leading in recycling and composting, preserving resources, and building a sustainable future in the 2024 State of Recycling and Composting report! Learn more at ecocycle.org/sorc.

Eco-Cycle seeks a CDL Class A Driver to join our team in Boulder, CO, providing hauling services for recycling, composting, and Hard-to-Recycle items to businesses and institutions across the Northern Front Range. Our fleet includes roll-offs, front and rear loaders, box trucks, and semi tractors. Applicants must have one year of Class A driving experience, a clean driving record within the past five years, and be able to lift 100 lb. The hourly compensation for this position is $25/hour. Please spread the word to your networks, and find details on the job opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/gTFYMVh4

Happy Colorado Recycles Week! In 2020, Governor Jared Polis declared the third week of November as Colorado Recycles Week, recognizing our state’s commitment to sustainability and the progress we’ve made toward a circular economy. This week, we celebrate our collective strides in reducing waste, conserving resources, and driving a cleaner, more sustainable future for all. In recent years, Colorado has passed groundbreaking legislation that is paving the way for a more sustainable future. From the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (HB21-1162) to the Producer Responsibility for Recycling Packaging and Printed Paper (HB22-1355) and more, we're setting national examples for how to reduce waste and plastic pollution. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made—but there’s more to do! Stay tuned this week for how Colorado communities and businesses are pushing for solutions that will keep Colorado on the cutting edge of sustainability!

Happy Fall! Last month, schools in the Boulder Valley School District collected shoes to be reused all over the world—including at some local schools. The Eco-Cycle Schools team sorted through the shoes on October 31 (check out their costumes!) to find good-quality, reusable pairs. There will be 757 lb of shoes—about 710 pairs—donated to Soles4Souls and to local schools, providing good-quality winter boots to students. Thanks to everyone for donating your shoes to be given a second life!

This week, AMBR representatives Rachel Setzke from Eco-Cycle and Lucy Mullany from Eureka Recycling participated in a panel discussion on extended producer responsibility for Packaging and paper at the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) conference at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. For the panel discussion "A Dive into Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging," Rachel and Lucy shared updates on the new laws in Colorado and Minnesota and stressed the importance of advancing policies that prioritize waste reduction, reuse, and material redesign. Thanks to the Center for Sustainable Materials Management for inviting us!

Waste diversion is the gateway for kids to become curious about other sustainability initiatives ♻️🎉 We learned a ton about the amazing work Eco-Cycle and Walking Mountains are doing to support schools in their regions of Colorado. Thank you to Kimberly Orr and Amelia Kovacs for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us. Check out the recording to learn about their programs and get inspired to develop resources for your schools 🎥: https://lnkd.in/gT8hxz9B