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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 13, 2018 In Environment, Health, Sustainability, Water By kellie

How much water does it take to make our food?

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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...

May 2, 2018 In Health, Home, Water By kellie

Eco-Friendly Tips For A More Sustainable Garden Pool

Water lovers everywhere look forward to spending long summer days lounging by the pool — but at what cost to the environment? Residential swimming pools in the U.S. more energy efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective. Go Natural Traditional pools are brimming with chlorine and other chemicals which can...

March 29, 2018 In Energy, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Responsible, Affordable Living: Committing to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Homes and commercial buildings use 40 percent of the energy consumed in the United States, most of which is produced by fossil fuels. Residential homes use hundreds of gallons of water every day and are responsible for polluting the environment with everything from pesticides to...

February 15, 2018 In Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Can Roadways Be Environmentally Sustainable?

While an essential element of life in the USA, roads and other highways are often environmentally disastrous. The materials involved in road construction have a high carbon footprint, they are often costly in terms of upkeep and studies have shown that road construction harms ecology...