Boulder goes green, and you should too! The “green” lifestyle is a rapidly up and coming trend in the Boulder, Colorado commercial real estate world with a primary focus on recycling. Recycling is virtually effortless and is guaranteed to have a positive impact on many generations to come. Currently, 85% of garbage is sent to landfills where it can take anywhere from 100 to 400 years to decompose. By choosing to recycle paper, newspapers, metal, plastic, organics and old electronics you are not only assisting in the fight for our environment, but also making a positive impact on your business. Recycling is financially advantageous because it saves energy, which reduces costs as well as dependence on foreign suppliers. In making the choice to recycle, you are doing your share for the environment as well as helping out the economy. Recycling contributes to local revenue, job creation and business expansion.
The city of Boulder has put an emphasis on the importance of recycling by adopting a resolution that declares Boulder a zero waste community. Since the implementation of this resolution the Boulder, Colorado commercial real estate industry has put forth great efforts to further its extent and be a friend to the environment in every way possible. Through managing resources, conserving natural resources and advocating recyclable materials over those that are not reusable, the city of Boulder is closer to reaching this resolution every day. The Boulder, Colorado commercial real estate companies assist in the cause by setting the bar for recycling and encouraging neighbors and customers to get involved. They help demonstrate that everyone benefits from recycling. The simplicity, accessibility and endless long-term benefits make it hard to say no to the green life!

Boulder is also home to Eco-Cycle a company dedicated to creating recyclable and compostable products.

For further information visit:
westerndisposal.com/environmental-focus/greensmart-programs/
westerndisposal.com/environmental-focus/waste-prevention/
ilsr.org/recycling/recyclingmeansbusiness.html
environment-green.com/