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News

19May

Resource Central breaks ground on one of the largest building materials reuse centers in nation

Jenny Steel

News,Press Release,ReSource

Boulder nonprofit Resource Central is beginning construction of the biggest phase of its building materials reuse facility. The public is invited to watch the groundbreaking ceremony on Facebook at: Facebook.com/ResourceCentral.

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16Feb

Zero Waste upgrades coming to Boulder

Jenny Steel

News,Press Release,ReSource

Local nonprofits Resource Central and Eco-Cycle break ground  on facility improvements at 6400 Arapahoe   BOULDER – February 16, 2021 – Local residents helping to reduce waste will see significant

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14Dec

Future Renovations at Resource Central

Jenny Steel

Blog,News,ReSource

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We are excited to announce that the future renovations at Resource Central, 6400 Arapahoe Road, are around the corner! For now, we want to loop you all in on what’s

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21Sep

John Franko fixing tools for our materials reuse facility

Volunteer Shoutout: Thank you, John!

Jenny Steel

News,ReSource

We are so grateful for John’s talent, generosity, and time! John Franko has been repairing tools for our materials reuse facility. Here’s a quick feature about him. 〉How long have

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08Sep

When One Door Opens, Another Man’s Treasure

Jenny Steel

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Press Release: When One Door Opens, Another Man’s Treasure BOULDER, CO – September 1, 2020 – Resource Central, a conservation-focused nonprofit based in Boulder, has launched a door upcycling competition

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08Jun

Standing Up Against Injustice

Neal Lurie

Blog,News

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It’s been 57 years since Martin Luther King, Jr delivered his historic “I Have A Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. It was during

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20Apr

Earth Day: Now More Than Ever

Neal Lurie

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On behalf of the team at Resource Central, we sincerely hope that this Earth Day message finds you and your loved ones healthy and comforted by the rejuvenation that comes

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26Mar

Resource Central’s COVID-19 Response: Putting Conservation and Safety into Action

Neal Lurie

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UPDATED: APRIL. 13, 2022 Resource Central is prioritizing health and safety for staff and program participants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are closely monitoring CDC & public health

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13Feb

Coloradans & Grass

Coloradans & Grass: Kentucky Bluegrass

Jenny Steel

News

The imagined American yard has a white picket fence and a ripe green lawn. Perhaps it even has a swing hanging on a large, shady oak tree. It’s the neighborhood

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12Dec

What to Know about Reclaimed Lumber

Jenny Steel

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So you want to know more about reclaimed lumber. You’ve clicked on the right link. We know a thing or two… and are also pretty decent at researching the other

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  • Renew Our Schools (4)
  • Slow the Flow (9)

Recent Posts

  • Marshall Fire victims to get free waterwise gardens to help build climate resilient yards
  • Breakdown of 2023 Garden In A Box Offerings
  • A Creative Reuse Sanctuary

Archives

  • (+) 2023 (1)
    • (+) 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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