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Recycling is a tricky process that takes practice and vigilance since guidelines are often changing. According to EcoCycle, Boulder鈥檚 recycling company, there are some items that regularly contaminate their recycling machines. On campus, the Grounds
Learn the do's and don'ts of campus composting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ensure proper composting of food and yard waste, and participate in CU Boulder鈥檚 efforts to reintroduce composting options after changes to A1 Organics鈥 accepted materials.
I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, but a passion for sustainability drew me halfway across the country to CU Boulder. When I arrived here, I thought I had it all figured out. I recycled all my papers and plastics, used reusable containers and thrifted
In the United States, 103 million tons of food are wasted annually, with the average person generating one pound of food waste daily. Food waste includes any edible food that is discarded instead of being consumed.听 While often discussed in
Robert Allen, the recycling supervisor at CU, sat down and chatted about his job at the Grounds and Recycling Operation Center, affectionately named 鈥淭he ROC.鈥澨
Learn about food waste and how to reduce it in your daily life. Discover common misconceptions, top wasted foods and tips for composting.
Learn more about Ari Moscone and her background in zero waste and sustainability.
The E-Center can help you become a Sustainable Buff! Save money and energy through the cultivation of everyday sustainable habits to start the new year off right.
You have probably heard about reducing your carbon footprint, but have you considered your water footprint? Use the water footprint calculator to estimate how many gallons of water you and your family use a day.
With so much content coming our way every day, it can be difficult to differentiate between true facts and myths, especially when it comes to recycling. We're here to help clarify some of those common myths that you may have read about or heard.