June 20, 2002

Contact: Marianne Martin, 303-492-8307 or Cliff Bosley, 303-444-7223

Bolder Boulder Sets the Pace:
Recycling Breaks the Records Again!

At the 2002 Bolder Boulder, half of the waste generated was recovered for recycling. “Every year we try to increase our recycling efforts. This year the clean up at the stadium was a huge success. We are pleased that much of the waste could be recycled by so many of the participants at the Bolder Boulder and that it is possible to help reduce the environmental impact of such a large event,” stated Cliff Bosley, Race Director of the Bolder Boulder.

CU Recycling collected over five tons (10,710 pounds) of corrugated cardboard which were generated by the lunch packaging and by the vendors at the Bolder Boulder Expo. Additionally, hot and thirsty runners and walkers who finished at Folsom Stadium recycled their beverage containers, resulting in over 1.5 tons (3,114 pounds) of plastic and aluminum for recycling.

"Everyone’s efforts added up by keeping over 175 cubic yards of recyclables out of the landfill and putting valuable materials back into use again. Bolder Boulder participants keep setting the pace and recycling better every year," said Marianne Martin, Assistant Director of CU Recycling.

It is estimated that recycling at the 2002 Bolder Boulder conserved the following natural resources:

• 64 forty-foot Douglas Fir Trees
• 322 pounds of air pollution
• 37,500 gallons of water
• 22,000 kilowatt hours of electricity
• 2,200 gallons of gasoline

Thank you for recycling!