http://greenincolorado.com Going Green in Colorado Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:06:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is our current issue of the Green Guide. http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/29/current-issue-of-print-green-guide/ 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 ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/29/composting-a-win-win-for-you-and-the-planet/ 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 ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/29/grocers-go-green-with-reusable-bags/ 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 ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/29/the-eco-commute/ 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 ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/29/eco-fashion/ 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. ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/28/ten-tips-to-create-an-environmentally-sustainable-office/ 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 ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/28/eco-travel/ 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, ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/28/on-the-grill-gas-vs-charcoal/ 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 ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/28/can-scooters-really-be-green-yes/ 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 ... http://greenincolorado.com/2008/08/28/green-weddings-i-do/