Tag Archives: recycling

The U.S. Military on the Front Lines of Efficiency

Kim Hughes : Tuesday March 6, 4:39PM

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 »

Ray Anderson Remembered

Chris Woldum : Tuesday August 16, 4:21PM

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 »

Energy-efficient electronics

Phillip Saieg : Monday July 25, 11:35AM

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 »

A little trashy competition at colleges could be the future success of recycling.

Zach Owens : Wednesday June 22, 9:30AM

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 »

Video of Jack Johnson Singing “Bring Your Own Bag to the Store”

Jason Page : Tuesday June 7, 10:20AM

Short and simple song by Jack Johnson that gets the message across. Whatever it takes for people to listen...Watch the Bring Your Own Bag to the Store Video on YouTube. More »

Washable Produce Bags

Jason Page : Monday May 30, 6:15PM

No more plastic produce bags! Washable Produce Bags , a family-owned business, has created an eco-friendly, washable, re-usable, quick drying produce bag to replace all of those plastic bags at the … More »

Plastic Bag Industry going after Chico Bags?!?! REALLY?!?!

Joanne Keys : Monday May 30, 8:32AM

Alliance Center tenant, Green America , provided the following in their May 17 Newsletter about a really sad lawsuit: the Plastic Bag industry is suing Chico Bags, apparently for making "false" claims that … More »

Wash Perk: From the Green Cup

Jason Page : Tuesday May 24, 3:23PM

Check out the efforts of Wash Perk (a coffee shop & gathering place near Washington Park) to minimize their footprint on the planet . Some of their incentives include re-using their glass condiment … More »

Whiskey or Tequila?

Nichole Goodman : Thursday May 19, 3:49PM

How does this question relate to who the next Denver Mayor will be......find out by watching Fox 31 Friday night at 9:30pm and online http: www.kdvr.com at 10pm. The two candidates for Denver Mayor … More »

Increased and Easier Recycling in Denver

Kim Hughes : Tuesday April 26, 2:22PM

If you live in Denver, you can now recycle plastics 1-7! The market of recycling plastics has been progressing well over the past year mostly due to the fact that the demand for these materials is … More »

Refrigerator Recycling

Chris Woldum : Sunday April 17, 4:34PM

Denver-area Xcel customers have a great chance to make some money while ensuring that their old refrigerator is recycled in a responsible manner. Xcel recently raised the incentive offered through their … More »

Colorado Association for Recycling Legislative Update

Jason Page : Thursday April 14, 10:24AM

The Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) maintains a comprehensive list of the most recent activities from the Colorado General Assembly and Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment that … More »

Recycling and Energy Conservation in Colorado

Jason Page : Tuesday March 22, 2:09PM

One of the first campus programs in the nation, U Colorado recycling was established in the mid-1970 s and has now expanded to include all special and major athletic events. The University of Colorado at … More »

Trash Into Art!

Jason Page : Friday March 11, 10:00AM

Instead of turning trash into treasure (in the sense of money), Oregon artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi is turning trash into art. She is on a mission to educate people about the hazards of plastic trash in the … More »
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