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Pollution & Public Health

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The Most Problematic and Unnecessary Plastics

WebThe Shift Away from Harmful Plastics. Polystyrene, black plastics, #3 PVC and #7 PC plastics are the most toxic and hardest to recycle, and as a mission-based recycler, Eco …

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Zero Waste & Social Justice

WebZero Waste Promotes Social Justice. Recycling and reducing waste are proven strategies to decrease air and water pollution, which can help improve the health of low-income …

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Fact Sheet: Reduce Plastic Pollution in Colorado

WebFact Sheet: Reduce Plastic Pollution in Colorado. Released in 2020. Single-use disposable plastics contribute to climate change and are a major source of pollution threatening our …

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What Is Zero Waste

WebThe Zero Waste International Alliance adopted the first peer-reviewed, internationally accepted definition of Zero Waste. Eco-Cycle stands by this as the official definition of …

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The Global Plastics Crisis

WebSince the 1950s, plastic production worldwide has exploded from roughly 2 million tons annually to a whopping 440 million tons in 2015. Only 9% of plastics ever created has …

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Zero Waste Is a Climate Change Solution

WebZero Waste Is One of the Fastest, Easiest, Most Cost-Effective Short-Term Climate Solutions. Solving our climate crisis means completely transforming our energy sources …

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Graphic: Quick Guide to Plastics

WebGraphic: Quick Guide to Plastics. Plastic takes a toll on climate, communities, and the environment—and is challenging to recycle. Eco-Cycle encourages you to reduce your …

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Building a Circular Compost System

WebCompost is a priority for climate, soil health, and water conservation. Eco-Cycle’s compost program mission is to demonstrate and promote composting and carbon farming as a …

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Community Legislative Campaigns

WebCommunity-Based Zero Waste Change. Eco-Cycle is dedicated to building Zero Wa ste communities across Colorado and beyond. While each community may start …

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LEARN ABOUT ZERO WASTE

WebZero Waste redesigns our systems and resource use—from product design to disposal—to prevent resource consumption, conserve energy, mitigate climate change, reduce water …

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Alliance of Mission-Based Recyclers (AMBR)

WebIn 2019, Eco-Cycle, along with Eureka Recycling, Recycle Ann Arbor, and the Ecology Center of Berkeley, came together to form the Alliance of Mission-Based Recyclers …

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2024 Polystyrene Ban Toolkit for Businesses

WebStep 1: Understand the ban. Polystyrene (often referred to as Styrofoam®) food and containers and cups are made from styrene, which is considered a carcinogen by the …

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Guide to Sustainable Serviceware for Restaurants

WebThis guide is intended to be used by food retailers and municipalities around the state. It provides: Guidance on the most sustainable choices for serviceware and packaging, as …

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SAY NO TO POLLUTING WASTE-TO-ENERGY INCINERATION …

Webecocycle.org What are plastics-to-fuel processes? Sometimes greenwashed under the guise of “chemical,” “advanced,” or “molecular” recycling, the energy-intensive plastics …

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Cool Boulder Campaign

WebAbsorbent Landscapes: This will be a collaborative effort focused on improving carbon sequestration, soil health, and water management in landscaped areas within the city …

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Video: Zero Waste Video Series – How Are Things Recycled

WebReleased in 2020. When we recycle, we typically put used paper, boxes, bottles, and jars in a recycling bin that is picked up weekly. What happens after that? In this video we bring …

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