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12Sep

Thinking of swapping your lawn for a water-saving garden? This nonprofit has a ‘plant-by-numbers’ service to help

Neal Lurie

Garden In A Box,News,Press Release

When Jessie Myers of Thornton looked out her window, she saw a kind of personal battlefield. The homeowner was waging a war to keep her grass green — and she

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14Aug

Resource Central sees record participation in programs that help people transition from thirsty grass to climate-resilient yards

Neal Lurie

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Coloradans are ripping out their thirsty grass yards in record numbers. This year more than 10,000 households in Front Range communities transitioned a portion of their yards to waterwise landscaping

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18Jul

Resource Central Announces New Program Director

Barb Senkala

News,Press Release

The award-winning environmental nonprofit is proud to welcome its newest member to the team: Joe Pitts, an experienced leader with a passion for sustainability. BOULDER, Colorado, July 17, 2023 –

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28Jun

Resource Central Announces New Marketing Coordinator

Barb Senkala

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  The innovative nonprofit that supports sustainability by encouraging people to donate building materials proudly welcomes Katie O’Malley to the team. BOULDER, Colorado, June 27, 2023 – Resource Central, an

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15Jun

Miscellaneous Items to Save When Donating Building Supplies

Barb Senkala

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  Want to Donate Building Materials? Learn What Kinds of Miscellaneous Supplies Can Be Recycled  Both new construction projects and remodeling jobs tend to yield lots of leftover materials. While

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15Jun

Understanding the Impact When You Donate Scrap Metal

Barb Senkala

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  5 Compelling Reasons to Donate Scrap Metal In today’s world, environmental sustainability is a pressing concern. It is crucial to adopt practices that promote the responsible use of non-renewable

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08Jun

How to Donate Landscaping Materials to a Nonprofit

Barb Senkala

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Donate Landscaping Materials: A Simple Way Make a Difference in Your Community Are you a homeowner wondering what to do with the extra materials left over from your last big

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08Jun

6 Compelling Reasons to Donate Roofing Materials

Barb Senkala

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Why You Should Donate Roofing Materials: 6 Reasons to Save the Surplus Supplies for Reuse  Are you a contractor left with excess building materials after wrapping up a major roofing

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01Jun

How to Donate Flagstone and Other Landscaping Rocks

Barb Senkala

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4 Ways to Donate Flagstone and Other Landscaping Rocks Flagstone is a versatile stone that can be used for various landscaping projects, from patios to walkways. Because it’s so durable,

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01Jun

Donate Home Improvement Items to Help Families in Need

Barb Senkala

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Donate Home Improvement Items to Help the Families in Need in Your Community (and the Environment!) Like many homeowners and contractors, you may find yourself with a lot of leftover

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  • News (86)
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  • Renew Our Schools (5)
  • Slow the Flow (9)

Recent Posts

  • Thinking of swapping your lawn for a water-saving garden? This nonprofit has a ‘plant-by-numbers’ service to help
  • Resource Central sees record participation in programs that help people transition from thirsty grass to climate-resilient yards
  • Resource Central Announces New Program Director

Archives

  • (+)2023 (22)
    • (+) September (1)
      • Thinking of swapping your lawn for a water-saving garden? This nonprofit has a ‘plant-by-numbers’ service to help
    • (+) August (1)
      • Resource Central sees record participation in programs that help people transition from thirsty grass to climate-resilient yards
    • (+) July (1)
      • Resource Central Announces New Program Director
    • (+) June (7)
      • Resource Central Announces New Marketing Coordinator
      • Miscellaneous Items to Save When Donating Building Supplies
      • Understanding the Impact When You Donate Scrap Metal
      • How to Donate Landscaping Materials to a Nonprofit
      • 6 Compelling Reasons to Donate Roofing Materials
      • How to Donate Flagstone and Other Landscaping Rocks
      • Donate Home Improvement Items to Help Families in Need
    • (+) May (9)
      • Updated Web Page Explains How To Donate Building Materials
      • What to Know Before You Donate Tools and Hardware
      • How to Donate Lumber, Trim, and Metal
      • Why You Should Donate Doors, Windows, and Hardware
      • Resource Central keeps CU fans from landfills - unique partnership promotes reuse of materials from university dorms
      • Donate Appliances and Lighting Fixtures After Your Remodel
      • How to Donate Sheet Goods from Your Construction Project
      • Donate Building Materials
      • Donate Cabinets and Shelving
    • (+) April (1)
      • Want to Donate Building Materials When Remodeling Your Bathroom? Here Are Seven Items That Can Be Reused
    • (+) March (1)
      • Resource Central expands building materials reuse and free pickups
    • (+) February (1)
      • Marshall Fire victims to get free waterwise gardens to help build climate resilient yards
  • (+)2022 (4)
    • (+) November (1)
      • Bask in the Shade to Learn How the Sun can Power Our Future
    • (+) April (1)
      • Earth Day celebration at newly renovated zero waste hub in Boulder
    • (+) January (2)
      • Start Planning Your Waterwise Yard Now!
      • Resource Central provides free tool rentals, building materials to help families impacted by Marshall Fire
  • (+)2021 (7)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Go Xeric: 7 Ways to Create a Stunning Colorado Yard
    • (+) July (3)
      • Income-qualified Pilot Program for Garden In A Box
      • Make Way for Sustainable Landscaping
      • Your Sprinklers' Biggest Water Wasters!
    • (+) June (1)
      • Emma Gomez Martinez Park Garden
    • (+) May (1)
      • Resource Central breaks ground on one of the largest building materials reuse centers in nation
    • (+) February (1)
      • Zero Waste upgrades coming to Boulder
  • (+)2020 (7)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Future Renovations at Resource Central
    • (+) September (2)
      • Volunteer Shoutout: Thank you, John!
      • When One Door Opens, Another Man’s Treasure
    • (+) June (1)
      • Standing Up Against Injustice
    • (+) April (1)
      • Earth Day: Now More Than Ever
    • (+) March (1)
      • Resource Central's COVID-19 Response: Putting Conservation and Safety into Action
    • (+) February (1)
      • Coloradans & Grass: Kentucky Bluegrass
  • (+)2019 (11)
    • (+) December (1)
      • What to Know about Reclaimed Lumber
    • (+) September (1)
      • Toilet upgrade program starts Thursday
    • (+) July (1)
      • Renew Our Schools Receives Grant Allowing for 30 Underserved Middle Schools to Participate in an Energy Reduction Program
    • (+) May (2)
      • June 8th - Cheers to the Environment
      • Pallet Contest
    • (+) April (2)
      • First winners of Renew Our Schools 2.0!
      • Resource Central Urges Caution in the Shadow of Drought
    • (+) March (2)
      • 6 Inspirational Ceiling Ideas
      • Garden In A Box program transforms local yards into power plants
    • (+) February (1)
      • Renew Our Schools 2.0 has begun!
    • (+) January (1)
      • Jefferson County Conservation Cup
  • (+)2018 (6)
    • (+) September (1)
      • Celebrating Pollinator Appreciation Month
    • (+) July (2)
      • Douglas County Schools Win $36,000 in Solar Prizes in Renew Our Schools Clean Energy Competition
      • Boulder Nonprofit Requesting Tool Donations
    • (+) May (1)
      • Resource Central launches H2Own It initiative to tackle water scarcity
    • (+) March (1)
      • Tool Library lends a hand (saw)
    • (+) February (1)
      • Happy Houseplants - All Winter Long!
  • (+)2017 (4)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation is now Resource Central
    • (+) July (1)
      • Share Your Story: How Do You Resource?
    • (+) June (1)
      • City of Boulder's TreeOpp pilot branches out with the Center for ReSource Conservation
    • (+) March (1)
      • Xeriscape seminar series & Garden In A Box program launch March 6
  • (+)2016 (12)
    • (+) November (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation celebrates 40th anniversary on November 16, 2016
    • (+) October (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation launches program to help low-income families
    • (+) August (1)
      • ReSource lumber gets hammered, not wasted
    • (+) June (1)
      • Watershed Summit finds thirst for conservation, collaboration
    • (+) May (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation statement on the local Toilet Upgrade program
    • (+) April (1)
      • Toilet Swap to Save 180 Million Gallons
    • (+) March (3)
      • ReSource hosts ‘Tool Swap’ on Saturday
      • New Toilet Upgrade Program Flushes Out Waste -- Helps Families Conserve Water, Save Money
      • Empowered students helped their schools reduce energy by 18%
    • (+) February (2)
      • ‘Garden In A Box’ xeriscape program grows to one million square feet
      • Thompson Schools Cash In on Energy Saving Competition
    • (+) January (1)
      • ReSource Sets Record for Reducing Building Materials Waste
  • (+)2015 (9)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Jefferson County Schools Lead in Energy Savings
    • (+) November (2)
      • ReSource, Eco-Cycle to close on Sundays starting December 20th
      • Conservation for All is Here
    • (+) July (1)
      • CRC slays monster water bills
    • (+) May (3)
      • End of Season Plant Sale- May 30th, 9-12 at ReSource
      • ReSource Seeks Donations to Aid Soggy Locals in Home Repairs
      • Center for ReSource Conservation Selects New President
    • (+) March (1)
      • Saving Energy Ignites Districtwide Competition in St. Vrain Valley Schools
    • (+) January (1)
      • 2015 Watershed Summit
  • (+)2014 (4)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Old Wood Soul tables a labor of love for Denver newlyweds
    • (+) August (2)
      • Free audits aim to help Broomfield residents be water-wise
      • Slow The Flow - see if you qualify for this no-cost water saving program!
    • (+) April (1)
      • Garden-in-a-Box program for 2014: Now there's a high-country version

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