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  • recycling bin overflowing with trash
    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
  • hand digging in soil
    Compost is the natural process of recycling organic matter into a nutrient-rich fertilizer. It is a significant part of the waste system that aids in fighting the climate crisis.
  • hand digging in soil
    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
  • food waste
    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.  While often discussed in
  • CU recycling truck
    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.鈥澛
  • sweeping food scraps into trash
    Learn about food waste and how to reduce it in your daily life. 91制片厂国产AV common misconceptions, top wasted foods and tips for composting.
  • Ari Moscone
    Learn more about Ari Moscone and her background in zero waste and sustainability.
  • fruit basket
    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.
  • how much water do we use pie chart
    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.
  • plastic bottles on a beach
    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.
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