June 2011
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CO Manager Update: Don’t let your kids play in poop!
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Tue 28thSpring has finally arrived along the Front Range. Seems like we almost skipped it! Unfortunately, we have hads some inconsistent weather. May is typically the month to get the flowers planted, the garden in and fire up the sprinklers. The past six weeks has seen it all! We have had sunshine, rain, sleet, snow, scorching [...]
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UT Manager Update: Seal of Testing Assurance
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Mon 13thIt’s official! EcoScraps’ compost mix has now received its Seal of Testing Assurance from the US Composting Council. Our soil was tested at one of the few analytical labs in the country approved by the Composting Council. After rigorous testing, our compost is certified as having all the necessary qualities of a top notch compost [...]
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How To Reduce Your Own Food Waste
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Wed 8thAccording to PlanetGreen.com , American’s throw away 15 percent of the food they buy. Reducing the amount of food we waste can be easily done by following a few simple tips: 1. Find new ways to use leftovers. Create new recipes using last night’s dinner. Omlets, wraps and stews are great for adding leftover meat. [...]
May 2011
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UT Manager Update: Party for the Planet
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Wed 25thWhat do baby elephants, blizzards, and compost have in common? Our friends at Salt Lake City’s Hogle Zoo invited us to participate in their annual Party for the Planet event. We joined organizations like the Re-Direct Guide, Wheeler Historic Farm, and Radio Disney to teach visitors the many ways we can become more sustainable as a community. EcoScraps’ booth [...]
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Manager Update: Saturday at Nick’s
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Wed 25thSaturday was a little on the cool side, but at Nick’s Garden Center & Farm Market in Aurora, things were bright and warm. Each spring Nick’s holds their annual Spring Open House for the public to enjoy great deals on garden needs, great food and a Mariachi Band! What could go wrong with a Mariachi [...]
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Out of order or just out of style?
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Wed 4thA guest post from Laura Rothlisberger, sustainability blogger: “I’m currently traveling in a South American country. I decided to bring my old computer with me on the trip. Using my old computer has made me think about the shelf life of our technology. Is the constant invention of new technology and our desire to have [...]
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EcoScraps featured on the cover of Inc.
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Mon 2ndThe founders of EcoScraps are featured on the May issue of Inc. Magazine. Check out the article here!
April 2011
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Top Ten Greenest States in U.S.
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Thu 28thThe Huffington Post recently posted an article on the top ten greenest states in the country. 24/7 Wall St. ranked these states according to energy consumption, pollution and state energy policies. EcoScraps makes product in 2 out of these 10 states. Below are the top ten greenest states in the 24/7 Wall St. ranking. 10. Colorado [...]
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Native Landscaping
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Tue 5thLearn more about the seen and unseen benefits of native landscaping.
March 2011
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Another way to live more sustainably- featuring PEP solar
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Wed 2ndAt EcoScraps we are all about doing things smarter and more sustainable. We love what the guys at PEP are doing to save people money and help them live smarter. I saw on their site you can get a tax credit up to 30% too. Like using EcoScraps products, it just makes sense. Check them out-
http://www.phoenixenergyproducts.com/
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