Resource Central

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Resource Central is an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder, Colorado, determined to make conservation so easy that people don’t even realize they’re doing it.

For nearly 50 years, we have helped more than 1,000,000 community members save water, reduce waste, and conserve energy through our innovative programs.

Whether you’re covering conservation in Colorado and want to speak with an expert, need state water savings data or waste diversion stats, or you’re looking for sustainability resources, we make it easy to share stories that matter with the community. Contact us with your media request.

Media Resources

• Media Contact: Rachel Staats, Marketing Director
• Media Spokesperson: Neal Lurie, President & CEO
• Story Ideas: Seasonal low-water landscaping tips, conservation impact, community waste diversion events, and classroom energy conservation competitions
• Photos & B-Roll: Available upon request
• Resource Central’s Overall Impact: 2024 Annual Conservation Report
• Resource Central’s Water Conservation Programs Impact: 2024 Annual Water Partner Report
• Awards: Conservation and Leadership Recognition

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November/December 2025 Media Pitches for Materials Reuse Program

• Affordable home repairs before holiday guests arrive: How families can complete projects or fixes without high retail costs while choosing eco-friendly home improvement items.
• Declutter and donate before the holidays: Clear out usable materials with a donation drop-off or by using our free donation pickups, it’s tax-deductible, and helps others afford home upgrades.
• Holiday gifts on a budget: Find unique items or supplies to create handmade gifts like planters, a board game cabinet, a catio, or steampunk-inspired speakers.
• Conservation meets cost-savings: A look at how millions of pounds of materials stay out of landfills while helping Colorado families save money.

Latest Press Releases

• October 17, 2025 – How Coloradans Can Make a Difference on National Reuse Day, October 20
• August 7, 2025 – Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Rethinking Your Lawn to Save Water & Your Wallet
• June 26, 2025 – Grass Lawn Alternatives: Create a Resilient Waterwise Yard
• April 22, 2025 – Celebrate Earth Day with Resource Central
• April 14, 2025 – Rock & Reuse Returns: 2025 Summer Concert Lineup Celebrating Conservation
  
• February 20, 2025 – One Million Strong: Making a Conservation Impact
• January 28, 2025 – Renew Our Schools: Partnering for Energy Education
• January 24, 2025 – Garden In A Box is Growing West!
• November 21, 2024 – Help Make a Difference: Support Resource Central for Colorado Gives Day
• September 20, 2024 – Astronaut Scott Kelly to Give Stellar Keynote at Conservation Heroes & Hope on November 15

Media Coverage

• The Cool Down: Nonprofit offers homeowners cash incentive to rip out their lawns: ‘Now’s a great time’
• House Digest: What Denver Locals Need To Know About Colorado’s Lawn Replacement Program & Its Incentives
• CBS Colorado: Ditch the thirsty grass: “Garden In A Box” helps Coloradans save water, beautify yards
• ABC Denver 7: Nonprofit’s lawn replacement program incentives Coloradans to replace grass with water-saving plants
• CBS Colorado: Free sprinkler system evaluations in Colorado saving water and money; ‘Nobody wants to throw money away’
• Denver Post: Ditch your lawn this year (with state-provided incentives) and start saving money and water
• Spectrum News 1: Wisconsin students reduce energy usage at their school
• NPR: Why cities are choosing ‘deconstruction’ to tear down old buildings