PROGRAMS
The Azulita Project's programs focus on plastic recapture, consumer education and reducing plastics usage with businesses, schools, organizations and community members. We work internationally, supporting ocean-bound plastic recapture along Mexico's Pacific shoreline, and running community education programs in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Our multi-media educational programs reach students of all ages. We create learning opportunities for people to rethink plastics consumption, discover reusable alternatives to single-use disposables, and explore effective recycling to keep resources out of landfills.
REUSABLE RENTALS
The Azulita Project provides practical solutions to single-use plastic disposables with our Reusable Rentals cup, plate and cutlery rental program.
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From potlucks, fundraising galas, community events to small festivals, Azulita can help you to reduce single-use plastics at your events.
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LOMI LOANIE
Lomi Loanie is a collaborative program with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center that offers free weekly rental of a Lomi countertop composter to Flagstaff schools and community groups.
PLASTIC RECAPTURE
Since 2008, the Azulita Project has partnered with residents, businesses, and other nonprofits to conduct plastic recapture efforts along Mexico’s Pacific coastline.
EDUCATION
Discover Azulita's free curriculum materials, DIY recipes and activities, and Strive for 5 school program. Our materials are solutions-oriented and emphasize zero waste principles--and how YOU can reduce your plastic use.
PAST PROGRAMS
POLITICAL SIGNS
Keep plastic campaign yard signs out of the landfill!
Plastic political yard signs cannot be recycled in Flagstaff and greatly contribute to plastic pollution in our community.
Azulita secured pledges from each 2020 Flagstaff mayoral and City Council candidate that they will reuse or repurpose their political signs. Azulita Project volunteers and campaign volunteers collected more than 1,000 plastic political signs and provided them to local residents, schools and artists for creative reuse.
TOTE-ALLY REUSABLE BAGS
Ditch single-use bags and choose reuse instead.
Between 2020 and 2024, Azulita collected, cleaned and recirculated more than 2,000 reusable cloth bags to Flagstaff community members. Any bags that were purchased new were sourced from ChicoBag's rePETe program and made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Tote-Ally Reusable Bags program partners included the Flagstaff Main Library, the East Flagstaff Community Library, and the Flagstaff Community Market.