Welcome to Partners for a Clean Environment's (PACE) newsletter. PACE is your one-stop shop for business sustainability in Boulder County. This newsletter is emailed once a month and shares ways your business can save money and energy through sustainability and climate action initiatives. |
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Attention Professional Landscapers and Gardeners! |
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Join us on April 13 for a free demonstration of electric landscaping equipment!
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Try new electric professional landscaping equipment, attend training sessions, and learn about upcoming regulations and the new Boulder County PACE incentive program!
- Free refreshments will be provided and those who RSVP can participate in a raffle
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RSVP by sending an email to info@pacepartners.com or leaving a voicemail at 303-786-7223
When and Where:
- Thursday, April 13 | 10am-2pm
- Valmont City Park | 5123-5275 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301 (Valmont Park between the city skatepark and dog park)
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¡Acompáñenos el 13 de abril a una demostración gratuita de equipo profesional eléctrico de jardinería!
- Pruebe el nuevo equipo eléctrico profesional, asista a la sesión de entrenamiento, entérese sobre las posibles regulaciones y el nuevo programa de incentivos de PACE en el condado de Boulder!
- ¡Ofreceremos refrigerio gratuito y aquellos que confirmen previamente su asistencia, podrarán participar en una rifa
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Reserve su espacio enviando un correo electrónico a info@pacepartners.com o dejando un mensaje de voz al 303-786-7223 #9
Cuando y donde:
- Thursday Abril 13 | 10-2pm
- Valmont City Park | 5123-5275 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301 (Valmont park entre el skatepark de la ciudad y el parque para perros)
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Changes to Compost Guidelines |
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Our region’s only large-scale commercial compost manufacturer, A1 Organics, has simplified the materials they accept from all communities along the Front Range. These changes are in response to contamination challenges across the region. If we all do our part, A1 can continue to create clean, healthy compost that can be used to revive soils and grow nutritious local food.
Keep these out of your compost bin – they belong in the trash:
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Compostable bags, including bags used to line bins. Only 3 gallon bags are accepted.
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All compostable packaging and products, including certified compostable foodware.
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Paper products, like towels and napkins.
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Coffee filters and tea bags. Please dump coffee grounds into the compost bin and trash the filter.
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Pizza boxes. Please throw away the greasy half of the box and recycle the clean half.
A few reminders:
- If it was on a customer’s plate or on your cutting board, it goes in the compost bin.
- Remove all stickers, rubber bands and twist ties from produce.
- Place items loose in your compost bin instead of bagging them.
Sort mindfully to prevent contamination. Contact your waste hauler to learn more about sorting and potential contamination fees. Starting April 1, compost truck loads containing anything other than food scraps, plants and yard trimmings will be refused by A1 and sent to the landfill. Please contact your waste hauler for more information.
Resources:
Consider switching to reusables! Companies like DeliverZero and r.Cup, who provide reusable services, make it easy to choose reusable containers while saving money on single-use packaging. Many businesses are getting creative with incorporating reusable systems into their businesses for both staff and customers. Check out the incentives below to get started and stay tuned for more opportunities.
New incentives to help your business switch to reusables:
- Up to $1,000 incentive toward reusable solutions (City of Lafayette only)
- Up to $2,000 incentive toward reusable solutions (City of Boulder only)
- Up to $1,000 incentive towards reusable cups for venues (City of Boulder only)
PACE recently visited the Western Disposals transfer site and witnessed the contamination firsthand from businesses. With the new guidelines, we should have only seen food waste and yard trimmings in the picture below. Let's work together to keep our compost clean!
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El único fabricante de composta comercial a gran escala de nuestra región, A1 Organics, está simplificando los materiales que acepta de todas las comunidades a lo largo del Front Range. Estos cambios son en respuesta a los desafíos de contaminación en toda la región. Si todos hacemos nuestra parte, A1 puede continuar creando composta limpia y saludable que puede usarse para nutrir los suelos y cultivar alimentos locales nutritivos.
Mantenga los siguientes artículos fuera de su contenedor de composta, pues estos pertenecen a la basura:
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Bolsas compostables, incluidas las que se utilizan para forrar contenedores.
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Todos los envases y productos compostables, incluidos los alimentos compostables certificados.
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Productos de papel, como toallas y servilletas.
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Filtros de café y bolsitas de té. Por favor, coloque el café molido en el contenedor de composta y deseche el filtro.
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Cajas de pizza. Deseche la mitad grasosa de la caja y recicle la mitad limpia.
Algunos recordatorios:
- Si estaba en el plato de un cliente o en su tabla de cortar, va al contenedor de composta.
- Retire todas las pegatinas, bandas elásticas y lazos de torsión de los productos.
- Coloque los artículos sueltos en su contenedor de composta en lugar de embolsarlos.
Clasifique con atención para evitar la contaminación. Póngase en contacto con su transportista de residuos para obtener más información sobre la clasificación y las posibles tarifas de contaminación. A partir del 1 de abril, A1 rechazará las cargas de camiones de abono que contengan cualquier cosa que no sean restos de comida, plantas y recortes de jardín y las enviará al vertedero. Póngase en contacto con su transportista de residuos para obtener más información.
Recursos:
¡Considere cambiar a reutilizables! Empresas como DeliverZero y r.Cup , que brindan servicios reutilizables, facilitan la elección de envases reutilizables y ahorran dinero en envases de un solo uso. Muchas empresas se están volviendo creativas al incorporar sistemas reutilizables en sus negocios tanto para el personal como para los clientes. Consulta los incentivos a continuación para comenzar y está atento a más oportunidades.
Nuevos incentivos para ayudar a tu negocio a cambiar a reutilizables:
- Incentivo de hasta $1 mil para soluciones reutilizables (solo en la ciudad de Lafayette)
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Incentivo de hasta $2 mil para soluciones reutilizables (solo en la ciudad de Boulder)
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Incentivo de hasta $ 1 mil para vasos reutilizables para lugares (solo en la ciudad de Boulder)
PACE visitó recientemente el sitio de transferencia de Western Disposals y fue testigo de primera mano de la contaminación de negocios, restaurantes y residentes. ¡Trabajemos juntos para mantener nuestro compost limpio!
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Reusable Takeout Containers at Ideal Market Hot/Cold Bars in Denver and Boulder |
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Big news for Boulder and the planet!
DeliverZero announced it is working with Whole Foods Market Inc. to bring a reusable container option to the self-serve hot and cold food bars and counter deli at the Boulder and Denver Ideal Market locations. Customers can grab their food in DeliverZero reusable containers and pay a small deposit that's fully refunded upon returning the containers to the store.
Additionally, DeliverZero is also available to restaurants in Boulder!
DeliverZero stocks restaurants with durable, stackable, reusable containers that it later retrieves from the end customer before commercially sanitizing, and recirculating to restaurants. Containers cost significantly less than the least expensive disposable containers on the market. A win for the environment and your bottom line.
Choose reusable whenever possible and check out the incentives in the compost feature above!
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Survey for Multifamily Properties |
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Are you a multifamily property owner or manager? We are excited to hear from you! Complete this survey to be entered to win a $50 gift card to local businesses.
We are looking for your input through a survey on opportunities and barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging at multifamily properties throughout Boulder County.
Your response to this short survey will inform educational, programmatic, and financial resources to support convenient and affordable access to EV charging at multifamily properties countywide. Boulder County and local municipalities would like to support equitable EV charging access for single-family and multifamily residents throughout our region.
All multifamily housing property owners and managers who complete this survey have the opportunity to be entered to win a $50 gift card for local businesses in Downtown Boulder or Longmont. Two lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive their choice of a $50 Downtown Boulder Gift Card (for over 100 businesses) or a $50 Downtown Longmont Gift Card (for over 70 businesses).
The deadline for completing the survey is April 21, 2023.
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City of Boulder Launches Engagement on Water Efficiency Plan |
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Community invited to provide input on current and potential water conservation efforts!
The City of Boulder has begun the process of updating their Water Efficiency Plan. The project includes an online public questionnaire available now through April 28 to gather input on the community’s values around water conservation efforts (to complete the survey you will need to register on Be Heard Boulder). Businesses with commercial meters are encouraged to participate.
The purpose of this update is to provide guidance for implementing the city’s Water Conservation Program in a way that is compatible with the Colorado Water Plan, the city’s water supply system, adopted water conservation goals and community values.
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Reserve your free bike racks while you can!
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¡Reserva tus portabicicletas gratuito mientras puedas!
Comunícate con su asesor de PACE en info@PACEpartners.com o llama al 303-786-7223 para obtener más información. |
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Join Boulder County in celebrating the Earth all month long! With various activities available for residents, businesses, families, and visitors, learn how to reduce your environmental footprint and create a sustainable and resilient future.
Boulder:
Lafayette:
- April 12, "Get Caught Up with Composting" | 5:30-6:30pm, Lafayette Library
- April 15, " Compost Giveaway" Republic Services customers only) | 9am-1pm, Lafayette Service Center
- April 15, "Mulch Giveaway" | 9am-1pm, Lafayette Service Center
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April 18, "Green Business Breakfast" 8-9am | Lafayette Library - Register
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April 20, "Feed The Pollinators, Feed the Earth, Virtual Webinar" | 6-8pm, Virtual - Register
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April 22, "Hard-To-Recycle Collection Event" | 9am-1pm, 201 W Waneka Pkwy - Register
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April 22, "Gas-Powered Mower and Leaf Blower Take Back Event" | 9am-1pm, 201 W Waneka Pkwy - Register
- April 22, "Coal Creek Table Talk" | 11am-1pm, Coal Creek Trailhead Public Road
- April 29, "Earth Day, Every Day Celebration" | 10am-2pm, Outdoor Classroom, 105 W Baseline Rd
Longmont:
- April 22, "Longmont Earth Day Celebration" | 10am-3pm, Timberline PK-8 School, 233 Mountain View Ave, Longmont
Louisville:
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April 29, "Spring Cleaning Event" | 9am-12pm, Ascent Church - Register
Superior:
- April 15, "Superior Hard-To-Recycle & Mower Take-Back Event" | 9am-1pm, Eldorado PK-8 - Register
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Environmental justice enforcement plan released by EPA,...
An environmental justice enforcement collaboration between Colorado and the EPA was released today. The plan explains how the agencies will collaborate through enforcement and compliance to reduce pollution in communities overburdened by...
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denvergazette.com
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Colorado's 2023 wildfire season has begun. Here's how...
Story first appeared in: GOLDEN - "Your escape route has just been cut off! You'll be deploying right up there!" Jefferson County Fire Management Officer Kenyon Shephard shouts. He jabs his finger toward a steep slope. A dozen rookies in khakis...
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coloradosun.com
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It's all white: Colorado's statewide snowpack tops 140%, ...
Colorado is awash in white this spring, with statewide snowpack topping 140% of average this week, well above the reading a year ago, when it stood at just 97% of normal.
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coloradosun.com
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