Climate Awareness

January 22, 2019 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

7 Ways to Ditch Plastic in the Bathroom

The average American throws out roughly 185 pounds of plastic each year, and 50% of that plastic gets thrown away after only a one use. It’s no surprise that we have a global environmental problem on our hands. In order to make a dent in this...

January 5, 2019 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Health, Sustainability By kellie

Why The Weather Is Changing And What It Means

Today’s consumers are increasingly conscious of the direct effect their lifestyle, habits and the companies they depend on have on the earth. You know the more plastic you discard, the bigger you will see your landfills grow and if you are driving a gasoline fueled...

December 30, 2018 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Green Living: Creating A Cozy, Eco-Friendly Home

With sustainability being at the forefront of everyone’s minds in recent years, doing your part to contribute to a healthy environment is more important than ever. Luckily, going green has a wealth of advantages to offer every homeowner who makes the switch. From insulation to...

November 13, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

13 Eco-Friendly Practices to Teach Your Kids at a Young Age

In a society built around mass consumerism, it can be challenging to teach our kids the importance of making eco-friendly choices in their daily lives. The irony is that it’s more important than ever before to raise children who are environmentally conscious. We should strive...

September 4, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Going Green on Your Next Camping Trip

While getting in touch with nature might seem like a green choice, campers can do significant damage to the environment. Travel, trash, and even the gear that you choose can all increase your carbon footprint and contribute to carbon emissions. With the number of campers...

August 15, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

The Rise of Eco-friendly Homes

When you think about a typical house, it is usually made from either stone or brick, powered by electricity and has a roof structured to protect its residents from rain. However, as millennials hit the housing market, the criteria has begun to change and they...

August 15, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Fort Collins Developer Receives Coveted DOE Housing Innovation Award

Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction have, for the third straight year, received recognition from the Department of Energy (DOE) as market leaders in energy-efficient homebuidling and design. The Housing Innovation Award is a rare distinction achieved in this case by a combination of features including: ...

May 21, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Leadership, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Sustainability Leadership Blog

Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship that made it possible for me to participate in the Sustainability Leadership Course run by the Sustainability Living Association. I have a predominantly scientific and academic perspective on sustainability, as I am currently completing...