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Sustainability Snapshot: Micky Magnolo

May's Sustainability Snapshot is ESA volunteer Micky Magnolo. For years Micky owned a small "green" store in Evergreen.  The store was mission based and focused on Fair Trade, sustainable and better world products.  The goal was to offer a healthy option that also provided opportunity in improving the quality of life for the maker.  Today she is a volunteer for [MORE...]

By |2021-04-29T14:23:29-06:00April 29th, 2021|Recycling, Sustainability Snapshots, Zero Waste|0 Comments

Sustainability Snapshot: Anne Paterson

Meet this month’s “Sustainability Snapshot,” Anne Paterson, and learn more about her efforts to live sustainably. Anne moved from Washington, D.C. to Denver, CO in 2013. She then made the move up the hill to Evergreen with her family in 2015. Anne works for a non-profit river conservation organization called American Rivers. https://www.americanrivers.org/. What inspired you to adopt more [MORE...]

By |2021-01-31T21:05:01-07:00January 27th, 2021|Sustainability Snapshots|0 Comments

ESA Honored for Leadership & Activism

This year, the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance was honored to accept the following awards for our environmental activism: Jefferson County Sustainability Awards: The 2020 Community Award in recognition for being a sustainability leader in the county, including your successful community-wide composting program and annual zero waste forum. CDPHE Environmental Leadership Program 2020 Gold Member for going above and beyond [MORE...]

By |2020-12-18T10:25:36-07:00October 3rd, 2020|News & Accolades|0 Comments

Which of Your Favorite Evergreen Businesses are Commercial Composting Superstars?

As part of our commitment to promoting Zero Waste sustainability practices, the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance offers a local commercial composting program to make it easy for businesses and organizations to dispose of organic waste in an environmentally responsible manner. Composting keeps organic waste out of landfills where it decomposes and contributes to methane levels in the atmosphere, a potent greenhouse [MORE...]

Recycling in Colorado: Simple Tips to Get Started

Recycling is one of the most effective activities you can practice to promote sustainability. You may be surprised by how many items can be recycled—and even more surprised to find out how easy it can be! Here's a few simple ways to get started with recycling here in Colorado: Start by either arranging for curbside recycling or dropping off your [MORE...]

By |2020-12-18T10:29:18-07:00December 11th, 2018|Recycling, Zero Waste|0 Comments
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