Ten tips to create an environmentally sustainable office
August 28, 2008
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...)
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...)
EarthWorks Expo shoots for zero-waste
August 28, 2008
When EarthWorks Expo returns to the Denver Merchandise Mart on June 21-22, it will again “walk the talk” and be a zero-waste event. Zero-waste is the recycling of all materials back into nature or the marketplace to protect human health and the environment. Last year, EarthWorks Expo, Denver’s largest green-living event of the year, was able to recycle or compost 97 percent of the waste from its 117 exhibitors and several thousand attendees – leaving only 65 pounds of trash for the entire three-day event. The recycled... (more...)
EARTH WORKS EXPO 2008
August 28, 2008
Earth works expo 2008 set for next weekend Displays, workshops demonstrate better living by going green Denver’s largest green-living event of the year, EarthWorks Expo 2008 is returning to the Denver Merchandise Mart on the weekend of the Summer Solstice, Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. With the theme of “Go Green, Live Well,” EarthWorks Expo provides local businesses and advocacy organizations the opportunity to showcase sustainable products, information and best practices to thousands of motivated, green-minded... (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...)
DENVER’S TRANSIT SYSTEM KEEPS A CARFUL EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
August 21, 2008
The Denver metro area’s bus system, RTD, is among the greenest in the country. The company has used new environmental technology to develop systems that “reduce emissions, conserve resources, address environmental concerns and improve the air quality of the metropolitan area.” RTD pioneered transit use of electric vehicles in 1982 on Denver’s 16th Street Mall. The original fleet is still in operation – and has not been expanded due to the limited operating time (three to four hours) between recharges, which take... (more...)
Green jobs look rosey in Colorado
August 21, 2008
Whether the next president is Republican or Democrat, we know the fervor will continue to do business in the green; it’s all part of the greening of America. Colorado’s alternative energy industries, with encouragement from state and local governments, are in prime position to create a new green workforce. Renewable energy in Colorado is expected to add 5,700 jobs by 2010 and 17,000 jobs by 2020, according to Coloradans for Renewable Energy. Environmental jobs are expected to increase 7 percent by 2010, with half the... (more...)
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August 21, 2008
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Denver DNC aiming to leave green legacy
August 20, 2008
The mission of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 25-28 here in Denver, is to produce the most environmentally sustainable political convention in modern American history. By the looks of things, Denver DNC planners are well on their way to reaching that lofty goal. Leaving virtually no stone unturned in its green quest, officials initiated a comprehensive greening plan a full year before the convention, and are continuing to incorporate sustainability principles in all aspects of planning and restoration. Programs... (more...)