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02Jun

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Mowing Tips

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Is your yard looking like it needs a haircut? Before you take out the mower, we have some tips!   1. We recommend 2.5″ – 3″ for leaf length. That

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20May

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3 Commonly Believed Colorado Lawn Myths

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There are some lawn rumors out… is what you’ve heard fact or fiction? Let’s break down these 3 lawn myths. 1. You shouldn’t water at night because mold will grow.

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19May

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

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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

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Local nonprofits Resource Central and Eco-Cycle break ground Ā 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

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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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20Oct

Star in Our Virtual Event

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This year, Resource Central’s annual Heroes & Hope fundraiser will be virtual and free to attend on Friday, November 20th, 5:30-6:30pm. We’d like to create a Best Of Reuse Program

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21Sep

John Franko fixing tools for our materials reuse facility

Volunteer Shoutout: Thank you, John!

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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

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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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18Jun

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Gardening in Hot Weather

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Hot weather has arrived and summer will officially be here by Saturday, June 20th. Long, sunny days will be great for your sun-loving plants, helping them to produce beautiful blooms

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12Jun

Clover Lawns

Clover Lawns: In Partnership with Grass

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Did you know that clovers weren’t always seen as an obstacle to the perfect lawn? Clover lawns were once a big hit- even considered a friend of grass for that

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