http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:29:38 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:28:25 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Markey-introduces-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Wind and solar power are the energy sources of the future, and Colorado is in a unique position to take the lead on bringing these forms of renewable energy to millions of people in Western America. However, upgrading the existing power grids to u... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:28:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Markey-introduces-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Tonight-Lester-Brown-speaks-about-agriculture-and-the-environment-at-CSU?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Tonight at 7 pm, the public will have the opportunity to hear an informative lecture on animal sciences, agricultural and resource economics and sociology given by noted author and speaker Lester Brown. Brown's will appear at Colorado S... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Upcoming Events Heroes and Heroines Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:22:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Tonight-Lester-Brown-speaks-about-agriculture-and-the-environment-at-CSU?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Five-last-minute-tips-for-a-lowimpact-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Despite the socially and ethically questionable origins of this holiday, Thanksgiving is a time when many people slow down, breathe, and spend time reflecting on the things that are truly important in life: family, friends, good food, and an attit... Sustainable Eats Local Conservation Green Holidays Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:46:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Five-last-minute-tips-for-a-lowimpact-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Tomorrow-is-America-Recycles-Day?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Did you know that only 20 years ago, there were as few as 1,000 curbside recycling programs in the entire United States? Today there are more than 10,000 across the nation. In celebration of how far we've come in generating awareness and p... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Green Holidays Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:09:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Tomorrow-is-America-Recycles-Day?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Ways-to-stop-overidling-and-reduce-air-pollution-this-winter?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Winter is just around the corner, and pretty soon our corner of Colorado will be covered with the ice and snow that make this season exciting and difficult all at the same time. Many people try to use alternative transportation in the Spring and S... Green Holidays Green Picks Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:52:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Ways-to-stop-overidling-and-reduce-air-pollution-this-winter?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Front-Range-Permaculture-Institute-encourages-ecological-harmony?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner There are a lot of tips, strategies and top ten lists circulating around that are intended to help you live a more sustainable life. But often, these suggestions are so consumption based, or so drastic, that there's no way you can put them all... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Upcoming Events Heroes and Heroines Green Picks Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:22:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Front-Range-Permaculture-Institute-encourages-ecological-harmony?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Get-inspired-at-the-Colorado-Environmental-Film-Festival?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner We all know that, when used correctly, media is a powerful force for creating positive change in our society. That's why it's so exciting to have the Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) back for another round of entertainment ... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Green Picks Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:09:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Get-inspired-at-the-Colorado-Environmental-Film-Festival?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Make-the-holidays-special-with-a-Certified-Green-Photographer?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Image Credit: christinagressianu.comThe holidays are usually a time when people agree to slow down and spend some time savoring the good things. Families gather together once again, friends reconnect, and sometimes, sweethearts get married.No matter... Cool Green Business Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Green Holidays Green Picks Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:14:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Make-the-holidays-special-with-a-Certified-Green-Photographer?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Gilbertos-Gourmet-Goodness-opens-new-commissary-kitchen-in-Fort-Collins?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Modifying your life to include more sustainable thinking and practices is no easy task, especially when the things that you need to lower your impact are simply not available. One of the most important parts of a green lifestyle is a switch to... Sustainable Eats Cool Green Business Almost Breaking News Green Picks Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:33:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Gilbertos-Gourmet-Goodness-opens-new-commissary-kitchen-in-Fort-Collins?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Live-local-Support-the-Lyric-Cinema-Cafe?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Everyone loves a night at the movies, but after the ninth vampire movie or romantic comedy, you might start to wonder whether the people making these movies respect your intelligence at all. If you're interested in movies that are less mai... Eco-tourism Cool Green Business Local Conservation Heroes and Heroines Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:08:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Live-local-Support-the-Lyric-Cinema-Cafe?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d27-CSU-offers-panel-discussion-on-the-United-Nations-Climate-Change-Conference-in-Copenhagen?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Environmentalists all over the world are anticipating the upcoming  United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen with bated breath. The whole world is looking to the United States to come forward with an agressive plan for reducing ... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Upcoming Events Green Holidays Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:22:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d27-CSU-offers-panel-discussion-on-the-United-Nations-Climate-Change-Conference-in-Copenhagen?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Win-4-boxes-of-Indoniques-socially-responsible-tea-and-chai?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner It's been said, there's a tea for anything that ails you. Human beings survived for centuries without the help of what we refer to as "modern medicine" and herbal teas have always played a huge role in the health of these p... Sustainable Eats Cool Green Business Green Picks Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:06:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Win-4-boxes-of-Indoniques-socially-responsible-tea-and-chai?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d23-What-will-you-do-for-the-International-Day-of-Climate-Action?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner When you make the decision to live a more sustainable, less wasteful life, it can seem like you are all alone in a world of people who could care less. If you've ever wished for a way to know that your small actions are having a big impact, th... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Upcoming Events Green Holidays Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:30:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d23-What-will-you-do-for-the-International-Day-of-Climate-Action?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Understanding-the-Energy-Star-Mortgage?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner We've all heard of Energy Star appliances and home improvement resources, but a mortgage? The concept, which is designed to not only help connect home buyers with new residences, but also to help them improve the energy efficiency of thos... Local Conservation Almost Breaking News Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:47:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Understanding-the-Energy-Star-Mortgage?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Top-10-ideas-for-a-greener-Halloween?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Image Credit: PetitePlanet.blogspot.comAlthough it's important to make small, every day changes to your lifestyle that allow you to live in a more planet friendly way, holidays present a unique opportunity to be more conscious of the things we buy, ... Upcoming Events Green Holidays Health and Beauty Green Picks Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:53:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Top-10-ideas-for-a-greener-Halloween?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Best-iPhone-apps-for-greening-your-holiday-travel?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Image Credit: static.guim.co.uk If you've been inside a retail store in the past week, you've already seen the holiday decorations and gifts going up. Thanks to a sluggish economy, retailers are rushing us toward the "shopping holidays... Eco-tourism Almost Breaking News Green Holidays Green Picks Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:21:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Best-iPhone-apps-for-greening-your-holiday-travel?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d7-New-brand-of-chicken-leaves-nothing-to-the-imagination?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Image Credit: justbarechicken.comFor many people, shopping at natural and organic grocers like Whole Foods and Sunflower Market is either geographically or financially impossible. Thanks to a new brand of chicken that is making its way into conventi... Sustainable Eats Cool Green Business Green Picks Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:09:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d7-New-brand-of-chicken-leaves-nothing-to-the-imagination?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Part-4-of-4-Green-business-spotlight--Panda-Bicycles-is-growing-bikes?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner 'The One' from Panda BicyclesAuthor's Note: Late last month, the 10th Annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair made its appearance in a sunny field in Northern Colorado. Vendors and attendees came from all over the country to share their green ... Eco-tourism Cool Green Business Local Conservation Green Picks Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:33:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Part-4-of-4-Green-business-spotlight--Panda-Bicycles-is-growing-bikes?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Best-natural-moisturizers-for-dry-winter-skin?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Image Credit: products.mercola.comIn case you couldn't tell because of the summer monsoon season that we had, Northern Colorado is a pretty arid place. The climate here is generally dry, which tends to wreak havoc with skin and hair during the winte... Cool Green Business Health and Beauty Green Picks Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:30:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Best-natural-moisturizers-for-dry-winter-skin?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Part-3-of-4-Green-business-spotlight--Nonstop-sustainability-with-Green-Ride-Colorado?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner Green Ride Colorado at the Sustainable Living Fair Author's Note: Late last month, the 10th Annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair made its appearance in a sunny field in Northern Colorado. Vendors and attendees came from all over th... Eco-tourism Cool Green Business Local Conservation Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:56:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6818-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Part-3-of-4-Green-business-spotlight--Nonstop-sustainability-with-Green-Ride-Colorado?cid=exrss-Fort-Collins-Green-Living-Examiner