Too much of a good thing? The environmental downside of the “Stanley cup” craze.
Disposable cups are an environmental problem. But what about overconsumption of the reusable containers that are supposed to replace them?
Recycling & compost
To reduce waste, conserve natural resources and address the mounting climate crisis, America needs more recycling and composting.
The Latest on Recycling & compost
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
What’s Recyclable and Compostable?
Updates
Colorado’s recycling report remains bad but recent actions could make state a leader
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Truth in recycling
State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado
Products without packaging: How refill stores can help solve the plastics crisis
The State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado 2022
The Latest
7th annual report: Despite stubbornly low recycling rate, Colorado action poised to pay off
Colorado is a national leader with major policies like Right to Repair, Producer Responsibility and bans on single-use plastic. Local innovation highlights opportunities to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost.
‘Chromebook Churn’ report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools
Policies that give every student a laptop are likely here to stay, and the consequences of balancing utility and sustainability are huge. As many schools send notices to kids about returning their Chromebooks before summer break, CoPIRG Foundation highlights the short-lived lifecycle of these devices and the impact on both our schools and the environment. The report shows simple ways we can extend the lifespan of these devices.
What is e-waste?
Electronic waste, or "e-waste," such as discarded smartphones, laptops, TVs and other devices can harm our environment and our health.
New Report: Transformational Producer Responsibility law and municipal actions position Colorado for breakthrough on statewide recycling
Actions come as 6th annual State of Recycling and Composting Report finds Colorado’s 16% recycling and composting rate remains well below national average
Channel your inner Woodsy Owl, the original zero-waste influencer
Celebrating my favorite government mascot’s 50th birthday by sharing the zero-waste tips I have made a part of my life.