Reducción de residuos

Reducción de residuos

Los cálculos estimados federales muestran que se puede desviar un 75 % de los residuos sólidos del vertedero, sin embargo, el Condado de Boulder actualmente desvía alrededor de un 35 %. Para tomar decisiones sostenibles acerca de los desechos y recursos, su empresa puede bajar costos en insumos y materias primas, mejorar la eficiencia general, reducir su impacto ambiental y convertir los residuos en un producto valioso.

Reembolsos e incentivos disponibles

Los incentivos de PACE están disponibles por orden de llegada. Las empresas deben comunicarse con un asesor para confirmar la disponibilidad de fondos y asegurarse de que el proyecto cumple con los requisitos de elegibilidad.

The City of Lafayette is committed to supporting businesses transitioning from single-use items to reusable solutions. To help small businesses cover some of the costs, the City of Lafayette and PACE is offering a one-time incentive toward purchasing reusable solutions (only while funds last). Incentives can cover up to 50% of total project costs and will not exceed $1,000. Fill in the application form here. Examples of items funded include but are not limited to:

  • Durables dishware
  • Reusable takeout containers
  • Dishwashers

If you have questions, contact a PACE advisor at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223

La ciudad de Boulder asume el compromiso de apoyar a las empresas para que pasen de artículos de un solo uso a soluciones reutilizables. Para ayudar a pequeñas empresas a cubrir algunos de los costos, la ciudad de Boulder y PACE están ofreciendo incentivos únicos para adquirir soluciones reutilizables (solo mientras duran los fondos). Los incentivos pueden cubrir hasta un 70 % de los costos del proyecto y no sobrepasarán los $2,000. Complete la forma de solicitud para comenzar. Ejemplos de ítems financiados incluyen, entre otros, los siguientes:

  • Vajilla resistente
  • Recipientes reutilizables para llevar
  • Lavavajillas

Además del incentivo anterior, la ciudad de Boulder ofrece servicios de recipientes de comida para llevar, reutilizables y gratis (por ejemplo: DeliverZero o r.Cup) por un valor de $1,500 a las empresas u organizaciones que quieran probarlos.

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con un asesor de PACE a info@PACEpartners.com o llamado al 303-786-7223.

PACE offers up to $300 towards the purchase of interior waste, recycling, and compost bins for businesses that do not already have an adequate setup. Pre-approval is required for purchase through PACE’s supplier. Contact your PACE advisor for more information.

Stay tuned for new incentives to increase waste diversion beyond recycling and composting.

$150 coupons are available to Boulder County businesses that sign up for new recycling services or take the next step towards Zero Waste by committing to new composting services.

Recycling and composting will not only help businesses to enhance their positive public image, but can also increase savings from reduced trash disposal cost, foster employee pride through positive company initiative, divert valuable resources from the landfill, and reduce their environmental footprint!

As City of Boulder businesses move closer to compliance with required composting and recycling services, please know that these coupons can also be used for adopting hard-to-recycle services like Eco-Cycle’s CHaRM on the Road program.

Zero Waste Business Coupons are provided by the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division and are available through your waste hauler. Please check with your hauler for availability and to sign up. You may also contact the Resource Conservation Division at 720-564-2220 or email Conservation for more information. Coupons are available on a first come, first serve basis until funds run out.

Repurposed booths and tables at the Buff Restaurant

Novedades de la comunidad

Cuando el restaurante The Buff en Boulder se mudó a su nuevo local, el restaurante reutilizó y aprovechó muchos de los materiales que estaban allí: la madera de las mesas y bancos del restaurante anterior se convirtieron en mesas y bancos nuevos, y algunas de las paredes de madera se crearon volteando los paneles existentes.

The Buff recibió la certificación de PACE de Zero Waste y obtuvo el reconocimiento de Western Disposal por desviar más del 95 por ciento de sus residuos para compostaje y reciclaje. ¡Pregúntenos cómo usted puede ser el siguiente!

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Additional Resources

Your PACE advisor can create a set of custom recycling, compost, and trash signs to post above your indoor diversion bins. The images on the signs will be only the items that are most common in your business’s waste stream. Customized signage helps your employees and customers identify the right bin. Contact your PACE advisor to get started.

Your expert advisor can teach your employees about composting and recycling, why it is important, and how to participate effectively. To keep diversion high, include zero waste trainings in your new employee orientation and provide refreshers at regular staff meetings.

Local Zero Waste Facilities:

  • Call2Recycle – nonprofit organization that collects and recycles batteries at no cost for municipalities, businesses, and consumers
  • Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) – recycling and reuse collection facility for unusual items such as: electronics, hard-to-recycle plastics, block styrofoam, shredded paper, textiles, scrap metal, yoga mats, bicycles and parts
  • Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF) – recycling and re-use collection and disposal facility for hazardous waste, such as fluorescent bulbs and tubes, cleaning products, maintenance products, motor oil and antifreeze, paint, small quantities of business hazardous wastes

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