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Over 65 community leaders in northern Colorado came together this week to discuss sustainability opportunities at the latest in a series of regional roundtables by the non-profit Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (“the Alliance”). The meeting,… Continue

One month, 2,000 miles and countless friends later, Ryan Van Duzer is nearing Washington, D.C. on his two-wheeled, cross-country expedition. On June 20, Van Duzer departed from San Diego on a three-speed cruiser bike and is scheduled to arrive in the nation’s capital by A… Continue

Some of the Rocky Mountain region’s best and brightest clean tech concepts took a major step forward, as the Clean Tech Open (CTO) today announced the 12 regional semi-finalists in its clean tech business plan competition. The semi-finalists were selected from a talented pool of 64 cl… Continue

The Rocky Mountain chapter of the Clean Tech Open (www.cleantechopen.com), the nation’s leading clean tech business competition, announced that it has received strong support from the region’s business community, but is seeking additional sponsors for the competition. The law firm of Faegre & Benson is the Rocky Mountain region’s lead Gold sponsor. EKS&H, Hein & Associates, Van Gilder Insurance, and KPMG have also pledged support. Additional local sponsors include: • South Metro Den… Continue

Nestlé Purina PetCare has taken many steps during the past several years to make its Denver plant more energy efficient. Now, thanks to a new pilot solar energy array developed by REC Solar, the plant is manufacturing pet food in an even more environmentally responsible way. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter led a dedication ceremony at the plant today announcing the new 467-panel photovoltaic (PV) system that covers approximately 21,000 square feet atop the facility. The 100-kilowatt system is the sta… Continue

Finally, help arrives to separate “green” myth from fact with the help of Seventh Generation and the Fine Living Network. On April 22 - earth day 2009 - join environmental activist, advocate and Seventh Generation President Jeffrey Hollender as he separates myth from reality when it comes to the conventional wisdom of green living. “Big Green Lies” airs at 9PM ET/PT, on Fine Living Network. While many people have adopted small, easy habits to make their lives a little more environmentally frien… Continue