Eco-Cycle

Calling all fans of Eco-Cycle's Microbe Brew Compost Tea 🪱

Unfortunately, the production of our Compost Tea living soil amendment is currently on pause while we fix our broken refrigerator. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience!

Sales will resume as soon as possible. We'll let you know when we've got tea back on the shelves again. In the meantime, happy harvest season!

The Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) facility, and our next-door neighbors at 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Resource Central, will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday.

Find closure information and more at ecocycle.org/charm

This summer, Eco-Cycle's work made headlines:

📰 Rocky Mountain Collegian covered how Fort Collins just wrapped its first-ever Plastic Free July—and the community organizers who made it happen.

📰 Recycling Today dug into how Eco-Cycle's schools programs are building climate resilience one classroom at a time.

📰 KGNU Science Show broke down the real health risks of plastics—and what we can actually do about them.

From grassroots organizing to science-backed solutions, it's all connected. Swipe through for details, and read the full stories at ecocycle.org/media

Are you passionate about the planet, and looking to make a change professionally? Join our amazing team! Apply today across a diverse range of opportunities available now.

Swipe to learn more about our five open positions:
♻️ Development Director
♻️ CHaRM Educator
♻️ Class A Driver
♻️ Class B Driver
♻️ Environmental Educator

Find full job descriptions and more at ecocycle.org/careers

Got broken stuff? Boulder U Fix It Clinic has a fix! Sign up today for a FREE repair event on August 30, 2026, at the Boulder Public Library BLDG61 Makerspace located 1056 Boulder Canyon parking lot, from 1–4 pm.

At Boulder U-Fix-It Clinic events, people bring all sorts of broken appliances, toys, electronics, clothing, and work with volunteer coaches to learn hands-on repair skills. (Note: No jewelry repair will be available at this event.) A set of tools is available for each participant to use. Fixing your stuff keeps things out of the landfill and prevents new materials from being produced. Good for your pocketbook and good for the earth. Not to mention, you’ll probably leave knowing a little bit more about how to fix your own things so you can be more independent next time.

Participants must sign up for a 1-hour slot starting at 1 pm, 2 pm, or 3 pm—get yours while you can, as spaces are limited! Register at https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/992799052019/false #/invitation

The final day of Plastic Free July is here! While the month may be coming to a close, the opportunity to create lasting change isn't. You can still take two quick actions that can help reduce unnecessary single-use plastics across Colorado.

By signing our petition and sharing your experience in our brief survey, you'll help build the public support and data needed to advance smarter policies in 2027!

➡️ Find the petition at: https://bit.ly/skip-the-stuff-petition

➡️ Find the survey at: https://bit.ly/single-use-survey

This Tuesday, July 28, 2026, join us for a deep dive webinar!

Plastic Pollution and Human Health
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm MT

Plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a human health crisis. From microplastics in our bodies to fenceline communities, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Join Eco-Cycle’s policy expert Ryan Call and Dr. Sara Carpenter, Executive Director of Healthy Air & Water Colorado, for an eye-opening discussion on the real-world impacts of plastic pollution and how we can drive systemic change in Colorado.

Why attend?
✅ Learn from a health professional about the direct links between plastic pollution and human health.
✅ Discover actionable steps to reduce your exposure and advocate for change.
✅ Connect with others who care about building a healthier, plastic-free future.

Sign up at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9kNcR_p2Tz2o9K0Ks6gs6g #/registration

Join Eco-Cycle staff Lex and Ryan, and FoCo Trash Mob for litter cleanup events in Boulder and Fort Collins TOMORROW, Saturday, July 25, from 9 am to 11 am!

Afterward, we will conduct a waste audit to identify the types (and brands) and amounts of litter at each site. Every piece of litter picked from the environment is a step toward a healthier, cleaner Colorado!

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 9 am to 11 am
Where: We’ll have two different groups at two different locations:
- Boulder (Scott Carpenter Park at 1505 30th Street)
- Fort Collins (Poudre River Whitewater Park in Fort Collins, on the north side across the pedestrian bridge at 201 E Vine Drive)

Sign up TODAY at https://secure.everyaction.com/a8ryaNbYxEeVy63nAWFUzg2

Live in Boulder? Take the Boulder Plastic Count Challenge!

How much plastic passes through your home in a week? The City of Boulder is inviting Boulder residents to track their household plastic use from July 20–26. The results will help identify the biggest sources of plastic waste and inform future waste reduction efforts and policies. Last year, nearly 100 households counted more than 3,600 plastic items in just seven days.

Join the challenge, discover your plastic footprint, and help shape a less wasteful Boulder! Sign up at https://bouldercolorado.gov/boulder-plastic-count