News You can use
August 26, 2008
News you can use Americans use 67 tons of newspaper each year. That’s a lot of baseball standings and stock listings piling up. The good news (pun intended) is that newspaper is recyclable. But since newsprint can only be recycled three to five times before it breaks down, it’s still better to use it a time or two for other purposes before pitching it into the recycling bucket. Here are some uses: • It’s almost summer, which means it’s almost camping season. Don’t get caught in the woods without the most abundant... (more...)
Residential Recycling What You Can Do
August 25, 2008
The paper you are reading right now may be part of one of the nation’s most outstanding recycling success stories. It has been recycled and will probably be recycled in the future – and that’s good news for both the economy and the environment. Recycling is an easy, effective way for people to help preserve the earth’s natural resources, which help bring stability back to the environment. Check out to see what you can do in your home and your community and see for yourself why recycling is so important and how contributing... (more...)
A guide to Eco-friendly living in Colorado
August 25, 2008
1. RECYCLE AND BUY RECYCLED Through recycling and buying recycled products, you’re saving tons of natural resources and cutting down carbon emissions. It takes more energy to create something new than it does to recycle. Recycling aluminum cans, for example, saves 95 percent of the energy required to make the same amount of aluminum from its virgin source, bauxite. The amount of energy saved differs by material, but almost all recycling processes achieve significant energy savings compared to production using virgin materials... (more...)
Peggy Lehmann
August 21, 2008
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 teaching an outdoor education program for the Audubon Society. I am also a member of the Mayor’s Greenprint Council and will be a member of the new Denver City Council’s Greenprint Committee. I do several things at my home: ★ I recycle everything that is allowable. I even purchased a cardboard cutter to cut up large pieces of cardboard. ★... (more...)
Green reads for big and little people
August 21, 2008
“Hey Mr. Green” $14.95; Publishers Group West Bob Schildgen, who has been answering questions on green living in his Sierra magazine column for years, tackles tough green questions in this Sierra Club book. “Should I buy my beer in bottles or cans?” “What’s the greenest oil company?” “Pick your poison: Paper or plastic?” Readers will find well researched, up-to-the-minute answers to your greenest questions. Available at www.sierraclub.com (more…) Read More →
Traveling green is in the details
August 21, 2008
Boulder’s first zero-waste hotel, The Outlook Hotel and Suites The “Green” Hotels Association (GHA) is encouraging all travelers to green up their travel this summer. The U. S. Travel Data Center estimates that 43 million US travelers are “ecologically concerned.” While these folks will be especially interested, all travelers can take part in the greening of the travel industry, whether it’s business or pleasure travel. (more…) Read More →
Green your picnic
August 21, 2008
Labor Day is just around the corner. Planning to light up the grill, host a cookout or simply indulge in a romantic picnic during the long weekend? Why not go the extra step when planning your party – and keep the environment in mind. Consider these green-entertaining tips: (more…) Read More →
Get energy savvy
August 21, 2008
One place to gather energy smarts is the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. What does state-of-the-art look like for the future of energy? What are we doing in terms of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean energy? NREL can answer all your questions and offer more resources. Golden is home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, which showcases technologies that save energy, improve the environment and lower the cost of energy bills. Visitors can take a self-guided... (more...)
BUILT GREEN It’s not a new concept
August 21, 2008
Home builders have known how to “build green” for years, long before it was fashionable. Back in 1995, the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), along with the Governor’s Office of Energy Management, Public Service Company of Colorado (now Xcel Energy) and E-Star Colorado created what was called the Built Green Colorado program. This program, according to the HBA, was originally set up to motivate new-home-building professionals to do the following: • Provide greater energy efficiency and reduce pollution •... (more...)
GREEN TIPS
August 21, 2008
READING GREEN Before purchasing books online, call your local bookstore and ask if they carry the titles you’re looking for. We recommend Tattered Cover Bookstore, located at 2526 Colfax Ave. (303-322-7727), in LoDo at 1628 16th St. (303-436-1070) and in Highlands Ranch at 9315 Dorchester St. (303-470-7050). And if you REALLY want to read green, shop for your books at a used bookstore like Fahrenheit’s Books, 52 Broadway (303-744-1043), or Capitol Hill Books, 300 E. Colfax Ave. (303-837-0700). The super uber green way... (more...)