In response to the pandemic and the need for physical distancing, Eco-cycle has created a Zero Waste Video series to help educate the community about recycling and composting. The series includes interviews with Denver City Council representatives and ideas for activities with children of all ages. The Denver Compost Challenge partnered with Eco-cycle on two of the videos focused on composting.

Did you know? Organic materials such as leaves, branches, grass clippings and food scraps make up almost 50% of what Denver residents send to the landfill each year. In order to meet Denver’s 2020 goal of recycling and composting 34%, we need to recycle and compost 31,000 tons more each year. Together, we can do this.

Denver Compost Challenge Goals:

Increase the number of residents composting through the Denver Composts program or other options.
Decrease contamination in compost (and recycling).
Build community.

Here’s How YOU Can Participate in the Denver Compost Challenge:

Learn about the many ways to compost in Denver.
Discover the many benefits of composting and the importance of putting compost back in our soil.
Choose a method and start composting now!
Help us spread the word.
Stay plugged in as we measure the impact of our collective efforts.