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Composting: a win-win for you and the planet

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,... (more...)

Grocers Go Green with reusable bags

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... (more...)

The Eco-Commute

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... (more...)

Eco-Fashion

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;... (more...)

Ten tips to create an environmentally sustainable office

We are facing major challenges to the sustainability of our planet. As a result, we are frequently reminded of things we can do to be more environmentally conscious. More hybrid vehicles are on the roads and many of us are smarter about our use of water, electricity and other resources. Still, with all the hype about going green, people sometimes overlook easy steps they can take to reduce their environmental impact.Greening an office is easier than you might think. Here are some ways to get started: 1.) Recycle Set up recycling... (more...)

ECO-TRAVEL

If you’re planning a vacation this summer, you might want to consider going somewhere green – and by that, we aren’t necessarily referring to the foligage, though it’s a bonus. A special Green Travel Special Report by smartertravel.com lists the top 10 Green Destinations in the world. Following are the study’s results: 1. Portland, Ore. The recipient of numerous green and sustainability awards, Portland, recently earned the highest score in a Popular Science ranking of America’s 50 Greenest Cities. The city was... (more...)

ON THE GRILL: GAS VS. CHARCOAL

It’s summertime and people are firing up their gas grills or lighting up those charcoal briquettes. There are differing opinions on which method is “greener.” If one considers point of consumption, then gas grilling is the more environmentally conscious approach. Gas burns much cleaner and more efficiently than charcoal briquettes, which give off soot when burned. The use of charcoal briquettes, which are made of wood, can hasten deforestation, unless the trees are replaced. And lighter fluid adds one more chemical... (more...)

Can scooters really be green? Yes!

They are all the rage in crowded European and Asian cities and are gaining a foothold in urban America. The popularity of scooters is skyrocketing due to increasing gas prices – and it’s not surprising. The average scooter will hold about 1.5 gallons of gas, around $6 at the pump. Vespa just one make Some riders equate the Vespa (Italian for “wasp”) brand as a generic term for all scooters and that’s not accurate. As evidenced by the accompanying list, there are many brands out there. One local Vespa dealer, however,... (more...)

Green Weddings? I Do

It’s June, and you know what that means – weddings. Who can resist all that being a June bride, or groom, has to offer? Gorgeous weather, beautiful backdrops, balmy evenings. With all of the glamor and romance, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the fact that weddings can be the most ecologically unfriendly events on the planet. Paper invitations, cut flowers, hordes of guests traveling by plane and car, thousand-dollar dresses worn once in a lifetime. Wasteful extravagance, right? Well, yes and no. You don’t need to... (more...)

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