Composting: a win-win for you and the planet
August 29, 2008
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...)
ECO-TRAVEL
August 28, 2008
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...)
Can scooters really be green? Yes!
August 28, 2008
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
August 28, 2008
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...)
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...)
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...)