Category Archives: Materials & Waste
Campus Sustainability Reports from Across the Nation
The following is from one of our guest bloggers, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. You can see the original post, with pictures, here . This has been re-posted … More »
The Real Wealth of Nature
Nature isn t just window-dressing, not just a backdrop for our busy lives; it s where we live and what we are. It s what flows in our arteries and endocrine systems, and it s the wholegrain cereal … More »My Visions for 2040
As a Denver native, I m thrilled about the opportunity to collaborate with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and the University of Denver for the Metro Vision 2040 Listening Tour … More »The U.S. Military on the Front Lines of Efficiency
At our 8th annual Legislative Briefing last week, we heard from legislators and sustainable business leaders. A couple of surprise speakers, however, left many of us in real thought - they were Vice Admiral … More »- All Posts by Kim Hughes
- Categories:Climate Change, Energy, High Performance Buildings, Materials & Waste
- Tags: LEED, net-zero, recycling, renewable energy
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A Tried and True Business Case for Sustainability
Almost six years ago when I moved to Colorado, there were only a few things I knew about this wonderful state. One of those tidbits of knowledge was the fact that Colorado had WAY better beer and more craft … More »- All Posts by Megan Moore
- Categories:Economic Development & Sustainable Business, Energy, Materials & Waste
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Regional Sustainability Council Updates
The Regional Sustainability Councils in Colorado are busy with sustainability planning and implementation efforts! Here are a few snapshots of current Council initiatives: In November of 2011, the Pikes … More »- All Posts by Zach Owens
- Categories:Alliance News, Community Design, Energy, Food, Materials & Waste, Natural Resource Conservation
- Tag: sustainability network
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Sustainable Practices Breed Innovation
Do you use a cell phone? A personal computer connected to the Internet? Chances are that you have a hard time picturing life without either device. But how about 20 years ago? Chances are that neither was a … More »Where do your prescription medications go after you take them?
Your prescription medications go out of sight immediately, although their remnants do not disappear from our natural environment. In fact, our medicine stays in the water supply through human excretion. … More »Green Certifications Lead to Sustainable Businesses
I attended the Downtown Denver Partnership s (DDP) Member Forum last Thursday, October 20, 2011 which was held at the Embassy Suite s new LEED certified building. The Forum, Certifiably Green: Local … More »Have You Ditched the Water Bottle Fad Yet?
The American way of life is consumed by a large amount of plastic products. We purchase beverages in plastic bottles, food in plastic containers and wrapping, and even purchase our plastic products with … More »Ray Anderson Remembered
It was with a heavy heart that the Alliance received word that Ray Anderson, founder and chairman of Interface, Inc., the world s largest manufacturer of modular carpet, passed away last week. A frequent … More »- All Posts by Chris Woldum
- Categories:High Performance Buildings, Materials & Waste
- Tags: People Planet and Profit Business, recycling
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Energy-efficient electronics
Released on Wednesday by the U.S Government, The National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship policy will urge electronic suppliers to produce energy-efficient and easily recycled products as well as push … More »Why Aren’t We Sustainable?
From David Wann's most recent book, The New Normal. The biggest threat to America is the American way of life, yet we cling to it like a pillow on a sleepless night. How can we become a sustainable, … More »A little trashy competition at colleges could be the future success of recycling.
We all know we should recycle, but even the most diligent veer from their path at times. However, if we had a group watching us and monitoring exactly what we dispose of, would we be more likely to do the … More »- All Posts by Zach Owens
- Categories:Education, Materials & Waste, Personal Sustainability
- Tags: higher education, recycling, sustainability education, sustainable living
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