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05Nov

Two photos of glass-blowers and a class chandelier covered in hundreds of glass bubbles.

A Bright Example of Creative Reuse!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Glass art meets creative reuse! Read about how two local glass-blowers at Resource Central transformed a reclaimed light fixture into a stunning chandelier.

04Nov

A graphic for the Rock & Reuse concert Series

Rock & Reuse: Turning Up the Volume on Conservation in 2026

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Rock & Reuse Summer Concerts are back for 2026, and we’re ready to turn up the volume! Join us Saturdays next summer, and stay tuned for the full lineup and schedule!

03Nov

5 smiling Resource Central volunteers holding black trays with 4" low-water Garden In A Box plants

Help Make Conservation a Way of Life: Support Resource Central through Colorado Gives Day

Rachel Staats

Blog,Events

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Make your gift go further this Colorado Gives Day! Support Resource Central and multiply your impact for a more sustainable Colorado.

27Oct

A graphic showing Resource Central's new progressive sale schedule. More reuse, savings, and impact

More Reuse, More Savings, More Impact!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Starting November 1, Resource Central’s Materials Reuse facility is launching a progressive sale with prices dropping daily—up to 40% off every Friday. Shop sustainably and save big!

24Oct

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Mark of Willows Water District

Garrett Brown

Blog,Garden In A Box,Lawn Replacement,Save Water,Waterwise Communities

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One of the largest lawn removals this year took place in Lakewood, where 2,500 sq ft of grass was transformed into a DIY waterwise garden, plus tips to plan yours.

15Oct

Eco Eagles

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Energy Bill Breakdown

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Looking for a meaningful way to connect math to the real world? Try the Energy Bill Breakdown—a practical activity where students analyze utility bills to learn about energy usage, costs,

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01Oct

outside faucet

Cold Weather Prep: Protect Your Sprinklers, Hose Bibs, and Trees

Jahna Belz

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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As fall temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about cold weather prep for your yard and irrigation system. Winterizing your outdoor water systems not only prevents costly damage but

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25Sep

Two volunteers load up a car with plants from a Garden In A Box kit.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Garden In A Box in Grand Junction

Garrett Brown

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water,Waterwise Communities

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One of the largest lawn removals this year took place in Lakewood, where 2,500 sq ft of grass was transformed into a DIY waterwise garden, plus tips to plan yours.

18Sep

Sammy Rain Sensor Install

How to Make Sure Your Rain Sensor is Working

Jahna Belz

Blog

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Rain sensors are a simple but powerful way to save water and protect your landscape from being overwatered. They automatically pause your sprinklers when it rains, helping you save resources

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17Sep

Waterwise Community Interview: Mitch from Longmont

Ben Chew

Blog,Garden In A Box,Lawn Replacement,Save Water,Waterwise Communities

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Resource Central talks with Mitch from Longmont about his experience with the Lawn Replacement and Garden In A Box Programs.   What inspired you to make a waterwise landscape transformation?

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