A few years ago walkscore.com appeared and urban house hunters, apartment seekers, and walking aficionados rejoiced. Using Google maps to pinpoint locations of homes, condos, apartments, co-ops, and other housing options, the site assigns a numerical value (on a scale of 1-100) based on an address’ proximity to restaurants, entertainment, and other vital resources within [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Denver’
Composting 101: A Slide Show
July 18th, 2010 
Eric Wilson The following slide show comes courtesy of Stacy Feeney, a Master Composter who completed the Denver’s Master Composter program earlier this year. Click the play button on the bottom border to start the slide show. The slides cycle through after five seconds.
July Clean Energy and Sustainability Events
July 1st, 2010 Eric Wilson The Biennial of the Americas, taking place in Denver, Colorado, is “an international event celebrating the culture, ideas and people of the Western Hemisphere, hosted by the City of Denver. Throughout the month of July, Denver will welcome national and international visitors for a cross-cultural experience bridging and unifying the artistic, intellectual and political progress [...]
As Congress Dithers, Localities Take Action
June 20th, 2010 Justin Manger The government of the United States has vibrant and competitive political parties, a tested system of checks and balances, and a “living” constitution that retains its original intent and ideals while evolving to fit the times. These characteristics have served the United States well. Look at the general mess of dithering representatives unable to take [...]
Posted in Behavior, Justin Manger, Local Energy/Food, Policy, Sustainability 
Tags: 2nd Green Revolution, Denver, Washington DC 
No Comments »Green Dry Cleaning Takes Off
June 19th, 2010 Eric Wilson Many successful green technologies replace existing ones with little to no transition. This includes cost, appearance (in the case of building materials and other consumer goods), and ease of use. While dry cleaning is ripe for a more eco-friendly approach, it is expensive. In order for a new product to be sustainable it must be [...]
Posted in Eric Wilson, Green Products Tags: California, Carbon Dioxide, Denver, Farmer's Market, Green Technology, New York City 1 Comment »
