By any measure, the amount, impacts, and lost opportunity of our food waste are enormous. The USDA estimates that 133 billion pounds of food at the retail and consumer level goes uneaten; in a country where 12 % of households, and 1 in 3 Coloradans, lack consistent access to adequate food. Wasted food represents 22%…
Most of us need to look no further than our own trash cans to realize that our take-out and food delivery habits are generating A LOT of packaging waste. And despite the ebbing pandemic that fueled the trend, it’s not expected to slow down any time soon; the food delivery industry is projected to continue…
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” –Maya Angelou Whether you’re a crafter, an artist, a teacher or a parent in search of kids crafting supplies, Art Parts Creative Reuse Center, located at 3080 Valmont in Boulder, is calling your name. Established in 2011, the founders of this…
Boulder has long been a national leader in conservation and sustainability when it comes to food production, food waste, and many other issues related to what we eat, how we get it, and what we do with the waste. One new entry into the climate focused food sector is Nude Foods Market. This new grocery…
It will be no surprise to readers that due to the rapid pace of technology and burgeoning consumer demand, electronic waste is now the world’s fastest growing waste stream. Most electronic devices reach the end of their useful life after only a year or two, and in many households the need to responsibly dispose of…
