{"id":3042,"date":"2026-01-20T18:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/?page_id=3042"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:56:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:56:58","slug":"charm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/services-and-facilities\/charm\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n        #myVideo_mp4{\n        position: absolute; z-index: -99; width: 100%; height: 100%;top:0;left:0;\n    }\n    banner-image-1 iframe,\n    banner-1 iframe{\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow {\n\t\tpadding:64% 0 0 0 !important;\n\t}\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow .banner-txt-1 {\n\t\ttop: 10%;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"banner-1 full-block large-banner   \">\n        <div class=\"mob-banner-sect high-content-arrow lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;background-repeat: no-repeat;\n    background-size: cover;height:auto;padding:56.25% 0 0 0;\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BANNER-edited-charm-drive-through-cars.png)\">\n            <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                                                <h1>Eco-Cycle\/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials<\/h1>\n                                <h3>A first-of-its-kind facility accepting electronics, appliances, hard-to-recycle plastics, and more for recycling and reuse<\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner-image-1 banner-image-mobile lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;\"\n              data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BANNER-edited-charm-drive-through-cars.png)\">\n\n                     \n        \n<script>\n  \/\/ 2. 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The API will call this function when the video player is ready.\n  function onPlayerReady(event) {\n     event.target.mute();\n    event.target.playVideo();\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                             <h1>Eco-Cycle\/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials<\/h1>\n                        <h3>A first-of-its-kind facility accepting electronics, appliances, hard-to-recycle plastics, and more for recycling and reuse<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner-image-1 banner-image-desktop lazyload\"  style=\"background-image:inherit;\"\n              data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BANNER-edited-charm-drive-through-cars.png)\">\n                <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                            <h1>Eco-Cycle\/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials<\/h1>\n                        <h3>A first-of-its-kind facility accepting electronics, appliances, hard-to-recycle plastics, and more for recycling and reuse<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sidebar-text-block-sec\" style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:0px;\n     padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-3 sidebar-left \">\n                <aside id=\"secondary\" class=\"widget-area\">\n                                        <div class= \"sidebar_menu_ar\" style=\"\"> \n                                                                        <h2>Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials<\/h2>\n                           \n                            <div class=\"menu-about-zero-waste-container aaa\">\n                                <ul id=\"menu-about-zero-waste sss\" class=\"menu\">\n                                    \n                                                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/services-and-facilities\/charm\/what-we-accept\/\">What We Accept at CHaRM<\/a><\/li>\n                                   \n                                               \n                                <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>            \n                <\/aside>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-9  arrow-bullet-list-blue \">\n                <section class=\"section-sidbar-block-pd   sidebar-page-main-column  inner-first  inner-page shift alternating-img-block\">\n                    <h2>Location<\/h2>\n<p>The CHaRM facility is located along Recycle Row at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Eco-Cycle+CHaRM:+Center+for+Hard-to-Recycle+Materials\/@40.013928,-105.203758,16z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd6b937fb8d4e4b73!8m2!3d40.0139276!4d-105.2037577?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6400 Arapahoe Rd<\/a> in Boulder, and is co-located with another great Zero Waste facility, <a href=\"https:\/\/resourcecentral.org\/materialsreuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Central<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Hours of Operation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Monday&ndash;Saturday: 9 am&ndash;5 pm<\/strong><br \/><strong>CHaRM is closed on Sundays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the event of extreme weather, please call us at (303) 444-6634 before you visit to find out if the CHaRM is open, or <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/about-us\/alerts\/\">check the Alerts page<\/a> for announcements about temporary closures. We care about your safety and our employees!<\/p> \n\n                <\/section>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect at the CHaRM<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"what-to-expect-at-CHaRM\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#what-to-expect-at-CHaRM-2\" data-parent=\"#what-to-expect-at-CHaRM\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Step 1: CHaRM Window<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"what-to-expect-at-CHaRM-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>Your first stop at the facility is the <strong>CHaRM window<\/strong>. CHaRM does not take appointments, so please feel welcome to visit anytime during business hours. <\/p>\n<p>Enter by vehicle through the gate and follow the blue signs for CHaRM. At the window, you will be greeted by a member of the register team. These friendly folks will ask what you are bringing in to recycle as well as a few questions that help us learn about our customers, such as where you&#8217;re from. Your place of residence does not determine whether you can use the CHaRM, or affect fees. <\/p>\n<p>The cashier will assess your recycling fees, and provide directions for where to deposit your materials. <strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Customers bringing electronics will be directed to pay at the second register in Zone 3.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#what-to-expect-at-CHaRM-3\" data-parent=\"#what-to-expect-at-CHaRM\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Step 2: CHaRM Lane<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"what-to-expect-at-CHaRM-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>The CHaRM is set up along a central lane with zones dedicated to specific materials. The zones are organized by a combination of material type, collection container, and the volume we receive of each material. Collection containers at CHaRM vary in style and size. Many have been custom-built for CHaRM, and some have become the standard for similar sites around the country.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#what-to-expect-at-CHaRM-4\" data-parent=\"#what-to-expect-at-CHaRM\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Step 3: Come Full-Circle<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"what-to-expect-at-CHaRM-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>Once you have deposited your materials in the appropriate containers you are free to continue through the site, looping around to the exit. You are also welcome to visit CHaRM&#8217;s next-door neighbor, <a href=\"https:\/\/resourcecentral.org\/materialsreuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resource Central<\/a>, to make a reuse donation or purchase reuse items.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Accept<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"what-we-accept-link\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#what-we-accept-link-2\" data-parent=\"#what-we-accept-link\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Materials Guidelines<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"what-we-accept-link-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>See &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/services-and-facilities\/charm\/what-we-accept\/\">What We Accept at the CHaRM<\/a>&#8221; to learn more.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHaRM Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"charm-fees\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-fees-2\" data-parent=\"#charm-fees\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Facility Fee<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-fees-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>CHaRM assesses a $3 facility fee for every vehicle entering the CHaRM (including scrap metal drop-offs, as of March 1, 2023). This fixed fee is used to cover the operating costs of the site, including things like utilities, general maintenance, equipment costs, etc.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-fees-3\" data-parent=\"#charm-fees\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Item Fees<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-fees-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>Some materials require additional fees as described in the fee chart below. These fees are based on the direct costs of processing and shipping to end markets.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-fees-4\" data-parent=\"#charm-fees\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Fee Chart<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-fees-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">Click here to view or download the current fee chart<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-fees-5\" data-parent=\"#charm-fees\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Why are there fees to use the CHaRM?<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-fees-5\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>CHaRM is a specialty recycling facility that collects the most common consumer discards that are challenging to divert from the landfill. One of the factors making these materials difficult to recycle is that the cost to recycle them exceeds their value in the secondary materials market once processed. An old mattress, for instance, requires a large investment of time to dismantle into discrete materials\u2014such as metal, wood, and textiles\u2014that can be recycled. In addition to the cost of processing, many CHaRM materials must be shipped considerable distances to the nearest end markets.<\/p>\n<p>The costs of processing and transportation require CHaRM to assess fees that enable this social enterprise to continue providing our services. These fees are routinely audited to ensure they are as low as possible so that fees do not become a barrier to responsible recycling.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bouldercolorado.gov\/services\/universal-zero-waste-ordinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-8740 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Black-Logo100.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Black-Logo100.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Black-Logo100-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Black-Logo100-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Black-Logo100-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Black-Logo100-768x768.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a>CHaRM is also funded in part by the City of Boulder trash tax dollars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHaRM Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion   \" id=\"save-on-facility-fee\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#save-on-facility-fee-2\" data-parent=\"#save-on-facility-fee\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>How to Save on the $3 Facility Fee<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"save-on-facility-fee-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n\t\t\n            \t\t\t\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>Every walk-up customer or vehicle bringing drop-off materials must pay at minimum a $3 facility-use fee. <strong>Save on the facility fee with the tips below<\/strong>!<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                                        <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"sub-save-on-facility-fee-2\">\n                    \n                    <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-save-on-facility-fee-1-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-save-on-facility-fee-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Bike It In<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-save-on-facility-fee-1-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>The facility fee is waived for customers arriving by bicycle. This is to provide an incentive for making an emission-free trip, and due to the space constraints of bringing materials in by bike.<\/p><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-save-on-facility-fee-2-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-save-on-facility-fee-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Do a &#8220;CHaRM-Pool&#8221;<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-save-on-facility-fee-2-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>Gather up CHaRM materials from your friends and neighbors\u2014or carpool as a group! The facility fee is assessed per car, so everyone saves time and money if they arrive in one vehicle, and this limits the emissions resulting from multiple trips.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-save-on-facility-fee-3-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-save-on-facility-fee-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Volunteer at CHaRM<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-save-on-facility-fee-3-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p>CHaRM is always looking for help doing outreach and orienting customers during their visit. We will reward you with a free facility fee pass for each time you volunteer. Please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:volunteer@ecocycle.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteer@ecocycle.org<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                <\/div>\n                                    \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"charm-tips\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-tips-2\" data-parent=\"#charm-tips\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Bringing materials from your business?<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-tips-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><a href=\"mailto:hauling@ecocycle.org\">Contact us<\/a> to learn about special bulk rates for businesses, setting up a business account that offers invoiced drop-offs instead of payment taken at the window, hard-to-recycle hauling services for businesses, and free staff recycling trainings.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-tips-3\" data-parent=\"#charm-tips\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Bringing more than a pickup truck&#8217;s worth of one material?<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-tips-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">CHaRM can get very busy, especially on Saturdays. If you have a big load of materials for us or don&#8217;t want to wait in line, please try to come on a weekday before noon to ensure you have the time and space you need to unload.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\"><\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-tips-4\" data-parent=\"#charm-tips\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Live far away? Please don&#8217;t mail us CHaRM materials!<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-tips-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>While we so appreciate your commitment to recycling hard-to-recycle materials, the environmental impact of shipping the items will probably outweigh the environmental benefits of recycling them. <\/p>\n<p>Please check with your local county or state for options closer to home. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#charm-tips-5\" data-parent=\"#charm-tips\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Want to take a tour of the CHaRM?<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"charm-tips-5\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>Tours are available by request where possible for small groups. Tours are conducted outdoors and masks are required at all times for unvaccinated individuals. Contact <a href=\"mailto:charm@ecocycle.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charm@ecocycle.org<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/composting-and-carbon-farming\/microbe-brew-compost-tea\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MB-banner_final1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7523 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/100;width:1000px;height:100px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MB-banner_final1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MB-banner_final1-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MB-banner_final1-768x77.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"related-resources-sec   \" style=\"margin-top:0px; 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