Eco-Cycle

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

Boulder Valley School District is once again offering a one-stop shop for students and families to learn more about everything their schools and district have to offer—free and open to all, including samples of delicious food from the BVSD School Food Project! Whether you are new to the area or just curious about what BVSD has to offer, you’ll want to stop by the CU Events Center on Wednesday, October 9 during the BVSD is the Place to Be Showcase. BVSD is the Place to Be Showcase Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 5–8 p.m. CU Events Center, 950 Regent Drive in Boulder They will have representatives from all 56 schools, as well as Enrollment, Food Services, Transportation, Sustainability, Community Schools, Gifted and Talented, and Special Education departments to share about their services and answer questions. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g7xUyg-4

Are you, or is someone you know, a high-level financial professional with a passion for the planet, looking for meaningful work with a team of environmental experts spearheading Zero Waste initiatives on the local, state, and national levels?    Eco-Cycle, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit recyclers in the country and a pioneer in the Zero Waste movement, seeks a Controller to provide financial analysis and strategic business planning at our Boulder headquarters.    Find the job description at https://lnkd.in/gpk5yyu8 and apply through our website today at ecocycle.org/careers.

🚨Urgent: Colorado’s landfills are polluting the air we breathe.    As Colorado begins to tackle the hidden dangers of landfill #methane, Eco-Cycle, Industrious Labs, and America Is All In are hosting a pivotal discussion featuring Gina McCarthy, the first White House National Climate Advisor.    With the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in the process of updating methane regulations, this is a crucial moment to advocate for strong protections of our air quality and communities.    Hear from experts about the health impacts of landfill methane and learn how you can be part of the movement for cleaner air.    🗓 Date: Thursday, October 3 🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m. MT    Register now at: https://lnkd.in/efrYQdpy

Want a better Colorado? Eco-Cycle is excited to be part of the discussion at The Colorado Sun SunFest on September 27 at the University of Denver! If you’re interested in attending, you can use discount code: Recycle10 for 10% off your registration at https://lnkd.in/g6WaSgv4. Together, we can discuss how to make our great state of Colorado even better!

Last school year, the Eco-Cycle Schools team made strides in leading students and teachers to practice Zero Waste habits and providing environmental education! Swipe to see stats from some of the programs led by the Eco-Cycle Schools team. The Green Star Schools team helped 6 schools become Green Star Schools, including the first one in Broomfield. The Eco-Cycle CHaRMed Books Program sorted and donated more than 4,600 books recycled through the Eco-Cycle CHaRM back to students and teachers. More than 60 presentations were given in Spanish and English to help engage bilingual students and teachers. Here's to another year of awesome Eco-Cycle achievements in schools! Find the latest annual reports at ecocycle.org/schools.

Hunley takes on Estes Park, Colorado! During our beautiful weekend retreat, we gave back to the local community by saving countless electronics from the landfill. In just three hours, nearly 440 vehicles were registered through the site! Thank you to the League of Women Voters and Eco-Cycle for organizing this event. We were incredibly thankful to be a part of it.

[NEW REPORT] Today, the #CompostingConsortium, managed by Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy, released a new essential blueprint, co-authored with Eco-Cycle, to guide municipal leaders in zero waste, solid waste and sustainability in establishing and scaling composting infrastructure and organics management programs across the U.S. Alongside the release of the blueprint, the Consortium invites U.S. municipalities and composters to join two newly launched platforms that support counties, cities and composters in scaling organics infrastructure that diverts food waste from landfill: the Composter Innovator Program and the Municipal Partner Platform. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q02Kpz5F0 #circulareconomy #compost #composting #infrastructure #municipality #city #county