Boulder helps businesses comply with zero-waste ordinance

Boulder citizens value the beautiful natural environment where we’re lucky enough to live, and our city reflects these values as a global sustainability leader. However, despite our collective focus and goals, many Boulderites might be surprised to learn we still send about two-thirds of our total waste to the landfill.

Through a myriad of programs, incentives and ordinances, the city of Boulder has attempted to stimulate recycling and composting efforts, and the reason is simple: they estimate 90 percent of what we send to the landfill could be redirected, reused, recycled or composted. While the city’s efforts have certainly helped —…