Green at Home
Grocers Go Green with reusable bags
August 29, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Remember when hippies were the only people who would take cloth bags to the grocery store (and by grocery, we mean Whole Foods and the local food co-ops)? Not anymore. If you’re still lugging your groceries home in plastic bags – you might want to rethink that. Minimally, you might consider using the bags, then bringing them back and using them again – or taking them back to the recycling bins at the market. All King Soopers and City Market stores in Colorado have recycling bins for plastic bags, and the effort... [Read the full story]
Green at Work
The Eco-Commute
August 29, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Looking for an environmentally conscious way to get around town? We Denverites are lucky in that we have a wealth of choices when it comes to alternative transportation. By Bike Of course, the “greenest” approach to commuting is hopping on the old two-wheeler and pedaling to the office. And with metro Denver sporting 650 miles of bike paths, a refreshing morning ride is possible from almost any location in the area. With the weather warming up, why wait until the weekend to hop on the bike? By riding to work, you are... [Read the full story]
Transportation
The Green Car
August 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment
THE GREEN CAR is revving up The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Coloradans, who’ve had a relationship with their wheels since the West was won, are re-looking at expectations from their ride, as are Americans nationwide. Drivers are looking for ways to avoid the gouging gas prices, do more for the environment and receive a healthy value in the exchange. Automakers are coming out of the shadows loaded with ingenuity and a new look at the future of transportation. [Read the full story] Read More →
Recycling
Composting: a win-win for you and the planet
August 29, 2008 · 2 Comments
An ever-increasing number of residents and businesses are using composting as one part of their program to impact the environment in a positive way. Putting organic materials — like food waste, yard waste and even paper— into a landfill doesn’t just fill it up, it actually makes the planet warm by releasing greenhouse gases. A landfill isn’t a giant compost bin. Materials buried there get densely packed in, giving them no access to the elements — especially oxygen. Materials breaking down in a landfill do so anaerobically,... [Read the full story]
Shopping
Eco-Fashion
August 29, 2008 · Leave a Comment
What is eco-fashion? The answer to this question can be tricky. Some people might say it’s organically comprised clothing. Others might say it’s clothing made from reclaimed fabrics or sustainable sources like bamboo or hemp. Whatever side you might take, there’s plenty of fantastic options to choose from here in the Mile High City when it comes to green garb. Here are some local designers and boutiques that are doing their part to provide some ultra-hip, socially responsible clothing. square 1 1441 Larimer Square;... [Read the full story]
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Peggy Lehmann
For many years, being environmentally responsible has been important to me. I am a member of the Sierra Club and the Audubon Society of Metro Denver. One of my former jobs was... [Read more]
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