Live Green Denver

You spend how much time wrapping gifts so that the paper can be torn off in a matter of seconds.  So, Tip #7:  Use Eco-friendly Gift WrappingsMost traditional wrapping paper is made from "virgin" paper stock.  In other words, a tree must be chopped down for this paper to be made.  Then the paper...

As the Wonderland website only shows sketches of their various elevations I have posted the video below to show what some of them look like in person: Wonderland Home Elevations

What would the holidays be with out travel?  But how can you reduce your carbon footprint on your way to grandma's house?Tip #6:  Purchase Carbon OffsetsNot sure how much carbon you are using, or how to go about purchasing offsets?  CarbonFund.org has a simple calculator to help you with both.  ...

As we head into the beginning of the holiday party season, keep the next tip in mind.Tip #5:  Buy Organic/Local Foods From organic turkeys and hams, to local fruits, veggies and cheeses used to prepare your next side dish, now is a wonderful time to introduce eco-friendly foodstuffs to you frien...

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So what happens to the electronics that you recycle at Best Buy (see yesterday's tip)?  They get made into ornaments!Tip #4:  Use/Give Recycled Ornaments Well, not exactly.  But someone out there is turning old motherboards into shiny new Christmas decorations.  Visit ThinkGeek.com to purchase t...

Still have holiday shopping to do?Tip #3:  Recycle your electronicsWhile shopping at Best Buy this holiday season, remember to bring along a couple small electronic items that you no longer use.  The Best Buy "Greener Together" program will make sure these items don't end up in a land fill.  Ins...

Thank you to those who have decided to come back for day two of my "Dreaming of a Green Christmas" countdown.Tip #2:  Use LED lights Light Emitting Diodes or LEDs are a high efficiency, no heat, long lasting alternative to the Christmas lights most of us grew up with.  By using 90% less energy t...

Today begins my 25-day count down toward making this Christmas, and every Christmas, a green one.  It will be like an Advent calendar, where I will provide tips on how to enjoy an eco-friendly holiday season.  So lets get started:Tip #1:  Cancel your catalogs! First, go to www.catalogchoice.org ...

The $8,000 tax credit extension passed the Senate yesterday 98-0, and int the House of Representatives 403-12.  All we need now is the President's signature and the program will be extened to April 30, 2010. Some important changes were made to the bill as well.  For example:   *  The income limit...