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STAFF Publisher, Stewart Sallo Editor, Pamela White Managing Editor, Dana Logan Associate Editors, Dale Bridges, Erica Grossman Editorial Assistant / Office Manager, Kaitlyn Curtin Contributing Writers, Clay Fong, Joaquin Garcia, Dave Kirby, Jim Lillie, Jeff Milchen Art Director, Susan France Graphic Designer, Mark Goodman Production intern, Barbara Platts Circulation Manager, Cal Winn Inside Sales Manager, Aiko Knapp Inside Sales Account Executive, Luke Franklin Associate Director of Sales & Marketing, Dave Grimsland Senior Advertising Executive, Allen Carmichael Account Executives, Linda Wigod, Rich Blitz Circulation Team, Dave Hastie, Dan Hill, George LaRoe, Jeffrey Lohrius, Elizabeth Ousley, Lowell Schaefer, Karl Schleinig Assistant to the Publisher & Heiress, Julia Sallo 9-Year-Old, Mia Rose Sallo

Your homegrown, sustainable resource

elcome to the first issue of Boulderganic.

Devoted to all that is green, sustainable and local in Boulder County, Boulderganic brings together a wealth of information for residents who are concerned about global climate change and want to do their part to protect the environment and build a sustainable local economy. In the pages that follow, you’ll find interviews with experts, as well as people who’ve found creative ways to decrease their carbon footprint and their impact on the environment.You’ll also find helpful tips for greening your own life and an extensive listing of green and locally owned businesses that share your goals.

Perhaps the best thing about Boulderganic is that it walks its talk.What you’re holding in your hand has been printed on 100-percent recycled paper that utilizes 50 percent post-con-

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sumer waste, was processed without chlorine and was manufactured with electricity offset with Green-e® certified renewable energy certificates. It was more expensive for us, but it saved 11 fully grown trees, 2,410 gallons of water, 5 million Btu of energy and generated 527 fewer pounds of solid waste and 891 fewer pounds of greenhouse gases.* Another great asect of Boulderganic is that it’s locally owned.The people who produced this publication are your neighbors.We share the vision and the greater goals of our community and believe that our work will make it easier for all of us to live greener, more fulfilling lives.We hope you find Boulderganic to be inspiring, thought provoking and helpful as we work together to build a healthy, sustainable future. * Calculations based on research from the Environmental Defense Fund and other members of the Paper Task Force.

Doug Grinbergs

John Anderson, aka The Worm Man, shows kids how worms can keep organic waste out of the landfill at Green Festival 2009.

Cover photograph: Barbara Platts and Susan France Thanks to University Cycles

CONTENTS

Confessions of a compost failure

FOOD 5 SUSTAINABILITY 17 LOCAL BUSINESS 33 LISTINGS 41

How a worm farmer saved my compost pile and made my garden grow

by Pamela White omatoes, green onion bits, lots of coffee grounds, leaves, bunny litter — there they are sitting in my compost bin. I’d hoped to start the spring planting season with lovely humus for my flower and vegetable gardens. Instead of humus, I have a big disgusting salad of kitchen and yard waste that has become the favored habitat for gnats and spiders.

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I’d tried composting before and ended up with the same thing.

They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.Well, I may be a lame composter, but I’m not nuts. So I call for the Wormbulance. see WORM MAN Page 3

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John Anderson of Garbage Busters, aka The Worm Man, arrives to give my compost pile CPR. Anderson grew up digging in the dirt and gardening in Minnesota, eventually moving to Colorado.

In 1996, while caring for an ailing uncle, he took master composter and master gardener classes, then began to serve as a volunteer composter for Larimer County.

By the next year, he was teaching others how to compost with worms.

“It wasn’t so much a business, but I gained recognition right away,” he says.

In ’99, he transformed an old ambulance he had acquired years earlier into the “Wormbulance,” which got its name from his composting teacher, Larry Benner, a retired Colorado State University extension agent for Boulder County.

Anderson now has two ambulances, the original Wormbulance, which he no longer drives long distances, and a new Wormbulance, which needs a paint job.

Anderson follows me to my backyard, where I show him my pathetic pile of compost — and the lesson begins.

“Waste is not waste until you take the action of wasting it,” he says. “‘Waste’ is not a noun, it’s a verb.’”

I half expect him to dump a bucket of wriggling worms on my compost pile and then head home. But that’s not what he does. Instead, we spend some time talking about the unhealthy corporate approach to food, which has laced our planet, our food and our bodies with chemicals.

“Our prime directive in this culture is to make more food to make more people to sell more shit to,” he says. “The system has to stop designing waste.We design things with waste on purpose because of somebody’s back pocket.”

Eventually, the conversation meanders back to composting. Anderson tells me about two kinds of composting — thermophilic composting and vermicomposting.Thermophilic relies on three different kinds of bacteria.The first are psychrophilic bacteria.They work to decompose organic material in lower temperatures — as low as 32 degrees F — producing a small amount of heat that, if conditions are right, usher in the growth of mesophilic bacteria.These bacteria thrive at 70 to 90 degrees F, but can survive

The new “Wormbulance”

What can you compost with worms?

YES Fruit and vegetable scraps Tea bags, paper coffee filters, and coffee grounds Soft yard waste Houseplant clippings Pasta and rice Bread and cereal Vegetarian manure

NO Meats Bones Oils and fats Vinegar Green grass clippings (leave these on your yard) Carnivore/omnivore excrement

temperatures of up to 110 degrees.They continue the decomposition process, heating the material until thermophilic bacteria can take over.Thermophilic bacteria operate in very hot conditions — from about 104 to 160 degrees F — killing off harmful bacteria and completing the transformation of a compost pile into humus that you can spread on your garden.

The trick to thermophilic composting, Anderson says, is maintaining the proper conditions.The compost pile can’t get too hot or too cool, and it must be kept moist.The materials in it must also be relatively small in size and there has to be an adequate flow of oxygen through the pile.

This sometimes requires a person to take their compost pile’s temperature.Yes, with

Vermiculture resources John Anderson www.cowormman.com The U.S. EPA www.epa.gov/compost/ve rmi.htm Worm Digest www.wormdigest.org CSU Extension Office www.ext.colostate.edu/pu bs/livestk/01224.html

a thermometer.

Anderson tells me that the bin I’m using is intended for hot composting. But he doesn’t have to tell me what’s wrong.

From what I’ve already learned, I know my compost pile is too dry. Also, the materials in it aren’t mixed, and the food waste is too large. Anyone want an apple or a bunch of very brown bananas?

Anderson takes the bin apart and dumps the contents. Most of the junk in it looks just like it did when I dropped it in, clearly nowhere near decomposed. As he digs through the pile with a pitchfork, he tells me he also thinks there’s more carbon than nitrogen in the pile — too much brown stuff, like leaves and bunny litter, and not enough vegetable matter.

As he mixes the pile and hoses it down bit by bit, we move on to a subject that has become a kind of life’s work for him — composting with worms.

“For most homeowners vermicomposting is more manageable,” he says.

He’s even taught college students how to do vermicomposting in their dorm rooms and apartment residents how to compost in their apartments.

Rather than the big, black bin I bought at the hardware store, vermicomposting requires little more than worms, a pile of wet leaves and something to cover the pile with — a big piece of wet carpet, cardboard, an old towel.With northern exposure in the summer, and southern exposure in the winter, the worms can be kept busy and alive year round.

Anderson has developed seven steps that are easy to follow and enable a person with no prior experience to begin composting with worms.

First, choose a bin or a bed for them.

It can be anything from an old tire to a large wooden box to a fancy insulated bin that you build yourself. But you can work with something as simple as a pile of dead leaves. Because my compost bin is intended for thermophilic composting, Anderson suggested we just use what he calls the “free range” approach and create a pile on the ground.

Second, place the worm bed.You’ll want to find a place with full shade to full sun in the summer and full sun in the winter. Southern exposure fits the bill best.

Fortunately, I have lots of southern exposure at my house and will probably start a new compost pile on the south side of my house when the current one is decomposed.

Third, fill the bed. Bedding can include shredded newspaper or cardboard, straw, sawdust, small wood chips or dead leaves.

Looking at what I had on hand, Anderson suggested that I use bunny litter, which wasn’t too saturated with ammonia to be hospitable to the worms.

Fourth, bring in the worms. Andersen is a worm farmer and sells his worms at local farmers’ markets and elsewhere.

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Worm castings are a top-of-the-line soil amendment.

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tain you’re getting the right thing.

Plus, it decreases the amount of fossil fuels used to transport your worms and keeps local vermiculture thriving.

In this case, Anderson was paying a house call. He walked out to the Wormbulance and retrieved a large covered container, which held what looked like nothing but wood mulch — until I looked closer.Wriggling among the wood bits were dozens upon dozens of Eisenia fetida, otherwise known as California tiger worms or “red wigglers.” One species of epigeic worms, they don’t burrow through the soil but live in duff, feeding off the bacteria and other microorganisms that live in decomposing organic matter on the ground.

Anderson carries the container to my backyard and dumps the worms and their wood mulch next to my now wet and well-mixed compost pile. Next, he shovels on some bunny litter and hoses it down. Then I cover it with an old cotton towel.

That’s as far as we got, because my next task was to leave the worms alone for a several days. But Anderson let me know what to do

next: Feed the worms.

He has worked out two feeding methods — pocket feeding and surface feeing.

Pocket feeding entails digging little pockets in the bedding and slipping in food scraps and other organic matter, taking care to mark the location of the pocket (he suggests using a popsicle stick), then covering it up.

The smaller the matter is, the faster the worms will consume it.

The surface method entails placing about an inch of food waste on top of the bedding and then covering that with perforated jute-backed carpet or some other covering.

“Worms like to have something on them,” Anderson explains.

Then close the bed, checking back to see the worm’s daily feeding rate until you see how fast worms consume what you’re feeding them.

New composters often start off feeding the worms too much, but part of vermicomposting is getting the hang of it, he says. Fortunately, worms are very hearty creatures, having been on the planet for roughly 600 million years.They know their business better than we do.

Within three to four months, you’ll want to harvest your com-

post. What you’re really harvesting is worm poop, or castings.

Anderson suggests two ways of separating the poop from the pile.

To sort it all by hand, gently rake out worms and unfinished food from the first few inches of the pile, then dump the rest of it on a tarped surface, breaking up clods and forming a conical pile. Worms will naturally burrow down through the pile, away from the light, enabling you to scrape off the compost gently from the top and outside edges of the pile. Then put down new bedding, add the worms and continue composting.

Or you can move unfinished food to the other side of the worm bed and harvest the finished compost as previously described. Put new bedding in the empty side and continue feeding. After time, most of the worms will have moved over to where the eating is better.

Once you’ve got your castings, it’s time to spread your vermicompost on your garden.You can also use it on houseplants.This is the stuff your garden craves — gourmet compost, nature’s best topsoil amendment. Because the worms consume bad microorganisms, it’s clean and

safe to put on food crops.Worm compost is also high in growth hormones plants need to thrive.

You can also use worm castings to make compost tea.

“There’s a lot of bad information about compost tea out there,” Anderson says. “Some online sites basically teach you how to grow ecoli.We don’t worry too much about it with worm composting because worm compost has undetectable levels of bad bacteria.That’s what the worms eat.”

Between running his worm farm, teaching classes at multiple and varied venues and selling worms at farmers’ markets along the Front Range, Anderson is a busy man. It’s strange that what he’s teaching is something many of our grandparents and great-grandparents knew how to do — grow our own food and compost the waste.

Anderson believes our current system of spending and waste must and eventually will transform to something healthier.

“I don’t understand why we continue to ignore so many of the laws of nature,” he says. “There’s only so much here.”

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Raise the roof

For locavores, the place to go is up

by Erica Grossman Barbara Platts

tep into Boulder’s The Cup Espresso Cafe, and you’re sure to immediately catch the buzz that can only come from a Pearl Street coffee shop — the smell of roasted beans, bright paintings and the chatter of friends all elevate the place as a locals’ gathering spot.

But above all of that, on the roof of their building, is a quiet little respite that further cultivates the community bustling below.

Inspired by other local businesses,The Cup (1521 Pearl St., 303449-5173) has created a small The Cup’s rooftop garden provides herbs and vegetables for their dishes. garden on the roof of their building and are using the prolocal restaurateurs to do their part by their cuisine in the form of herbs and duce from it to provide fresh, locally squash for the quiche, zucchini for the setting an example. Black Cat (1964 grown ingredients for their foods. It’s 13th St., 303-444-9110) owns its own zucchini bread and basil, thyme, chives a trend that is taking hold in many 10-acre farm in Niwot where servers for a variety of spreads and scones. cities and can provide more than just Though this summer will be a test double as farmers and where produce fresh ingredients for restaurants — it is transferred from the earth to your season for The Cup in terms of can also serve as a good way to plate to make sure that, as general whether or not they choose to reduce city heat and smog. manager Jordan Smith describes, “folks expand their garden, Ball says that it’s For The Cup, creating a rooftop are eating things that are still warm already a worthwhile effort. garden just made sense to them. from the sunshine and with full flavor.”

“It’s pleasurable for sure,” she “Tons of sunlight and the ability to Black Cat sells its produce at the says. “We also like to have quirky get water to the plants made this a Farmers’ Market, as well, so you can things to talk about here at The Cup. no-brainer,” notes Wendy Ball, who We’re here so much, we want to keep get a sample of the daily-changing owns the The Cup together with her menu held at the restaurant. it fun. It’s also economical, as well, but husband, Chris Ball.

Though pleasurable and someon a small scale.”

To begin,Wendy and Chris took a times an economic benefit, this kind Now, she says, the coffee shop no couple of five-gallon buckets, added of gardening is also good for the envilonger has to go to the Farmers’ dirt and headed off to the Boulder Market to buy some its ingredients. But ronment.

County Farmers’ Market to buy Andy Creath, owner of Boulderit was at the Farmers’ Market that they plants.They soon added a drip system based Green Roofs of Colorado, says found their inspiration — local Front and timer so that the plants get their that he is seeing more and more Range cuisine pioneers Black Cat. daily water needs automatically. Now interest in rooftop gardening among Black Cat, headed by chef that the produce has started to grow, /owner/farmer Eric Skokan, is inspiring restaurants and notes the benefits of the results are being served up in

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such a system.

“A single restaurant couldn’t grow all of their own food on their rooftop unless it was massive,” says Creath, “but they can supplement what they’re bringing in from outside their locality by being able to grow some small-scale crops on the roof.”

By doing so they help increase an urban area’s biodiversity, while reducing the need to use energy on air conditioning. Green gardening, and green roofing in particular, works as a way to keep buildings cool.

“It works like a swamp cooler works,” says Creath. “There is water or moisture in the system, and when it evaporates, it leaves a cooler roof later. Naturally, a hot black roof in the summertime is going to be 160 degrees. When you add a green roof, it becomes ambient temperature.”

It’s the reason many major cities are using green roofs and gardens as a means of combating smog and summer heat, rather than radiating that heat skyward or absorbing it. But for smaller cities like Boulder, growing these types of gardens is a creative way for restaurant owners to serve up food grown by their own hands, rather than taken from the back of a truck.

For more information about the benefits of green roofs, go to Green Roofs of Colorado at www.greenroofsco.com.

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Fresh veggies abound at the Boulder Farmers’ Market

A guide to Boulder County’s farmers’ markets “We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are.”

— Adelle Davis (1904-1974) armers’ markets across the country are playing a role in reforming the way that people think about and buy produce. Instead of grabbing the essentials at the grocery store while gabbing on the phone, more and more people are heading to the market and taking their time in choosing fresh produce that comes straight from the hands of those who grow and pick it.

In addition to getting the freshest produce available, shopping for fruits and veggies at your local farmers’ market means that your lettuce and legumes didn’t have to travel across the country to get to your table. And if you ride a bike to the market or put one foot in front of the other until you reach the produce, you’re saving fossil fuels and further reducing the carbon footprint of each fresh veggie you cook.

And if all that weren’t enough, farmers’ markets have much more than produce to offer. If you head to the market on a Saturday morning, you find yourself surrounded by not only amazing local produce, delicious prepared food from local

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vendors, and art and craft items from local artisans, but you find yourself in the midst of a community. Like-minded individuals — your neighbors, leaders and friends — are at the market, too. Conversations abound in between eating, choosing goods and produce, and soaking up the sun.

Below is the information you need about the Boulder Farmers’ Market and the Longmont Farmers’ Market.We hope that if you’ve never been to your local farmers’ market that you’ll be inspired to go check out the fun and see for yourself what an amazing community exists just down the street.And if you’ve been before, keep going.

Show the newbies what it’s all about. In fact, bring a friend who’s never been.There’s no better way to support the local economy, the local farmers and the community in which you live, all in a few fun-filled hours.

Boulder Farmers’ Market Location: The open-air market is located in Boulder along 13th Street, in between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue. Its proximity next to downtown’s Central Park means that it is easily accessed by bike path or by bus.

Hours: From April through November, see FARMERS’ MARKET Page 7

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the Boulder Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.The market is open rain, shine or snow.

What you can expect: Though the Boulder Farmers’ Market tries to focus on the agricultural products of local farmers, it is also home to many artisans and community groups. In addition to the fresh produce, honey and dairy from local farms, expect a selection of locally made arts and crafts, florists, artists and political groups.

What you should know: The market typically has more vendors present on Saturday, so expect more foot traffic with the selection. Be prepared for weather: wear sunblock or bring an umbrella.

Anyone browsing with a dog must make sure that it is properly leashed.

For sellers: If you’re interested in setting up a space at the Boulder Farmers’ Market, download the Boulder County Farmers’ Markets guidelines at www.boulderfarmers.org.There you will find more details about what can and cannot be sold, taxes, sign and space regulations and membership. Space fills up quickly each year.

For more information: Call 303910-2236, e-mail information@boulderfarmers.org, or visit www.boulderfarmers.org Longmont Farmers’ Market Location: The European outdoor marketplace is located in Longmont along the tree-lined streets of the Boulder County Fairgrounds at Hover Road and Boston Avenue.

Hours: From May through October, the Longmont Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.The market is open rain, shine, wind or snow.

What you can expect: Visitors will find a wide array of Colorado-grown produce of both the conventional and organic varieties.

All items marketed as “organic” have been certified organic by the state of Colorado. In addition to the obvious produce options you might expect, you can also find unique items such as golden beets, white eggplant, purple beans and other interesting choices.

What you should know: There’s plenty of free parking available for farmers’ market customers. As the market goes on rain or shine, be prepared for weather: wear sunblock or bring an umbrella.

For sellers: If you’re interested in setting up a space at the Longmont Farmers’ Market, go to www.longmontfarmers.com and click on the appropriate area of interest for more information on how to partic-

ipate.You will find more details about what can and cannot be sold, taxes, sign and space regulations and membership. Space fills up quickly each year.

For more information: Visit www.longmontfarmers.com for additional details.

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ommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually supportive relationship between a local farm and the nearby residents. Ewell Culbertson, owner of Pachamama Organic Farm in Longmont, discusses the role a CSA can play in the lives of Boulder County residents.To find out more about Pachamama Organic Farm and its CSA program, you can go to www.pachamamafarm.com.

Q: For those of us who aren’t in the know, what exactly is a CSA? A: It is where a person chooses to make a financial commitment to a local farm for one season, and in return for that they have a much more intimate relationship and experience with the farm than they would get just buying produce from the farmers’ market, for instance.

They receive a box of fresh produce every week.They get news and information about what’s going on at the farm throughout the season.They attend community events at the farm such as festivals.They have a farm where they can take their children in order to see the animals and to learn how vegetables and produce is grown. And they get the good feeling in their hearts knowing that they have supported something in their community that they believe in.

Q: Generally, is there a variety of produce each week?

A: They get a sampling of whatever produce items are in season during any particular week.There are also CSAs that offer other farm products, too, such as meat and eggs, and sometimes milk. Our CSA only supplies organic produce.

Q: Does someone have to pick up their basket every week or is it delivered to their door?

A: They pick it up at either the farm or at a drop-off point — for us, it’s the farmers’ market on Wednesday in Boulder.

Q: How does a membership in a CSA contribute to a greener lifestyle?

A: It provides one with the opportunity to connect more with their natural world versus just buying a random produce item out of the produce section in a store.

If a person drove from Louisville out to our farm, that wouldn’t be very efficient, but if a person rode his bicycle down to the farmers’ market and picked

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solid core of people that have been with us for years and years and years. And to those people, their CSA membership is one of the most valuable aspects of their lives — that’s what they tell us. And that gives me such a warm feeling in my heart when I see those kinds of people come back year after year and I see their kids growing up and I see them growing older.

We’re going through life together and we have this beautiful relationship and that’s what keeps us going with the CSA.

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Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce 10145 Oxford Rd., Longmont / 303-485-7818

Farm to table

A conversation about what CSAs can mean for your health, wealth and wellbeing up their share and rode the bicycle home…

Q: What effect does it have on the local economy?

A: Well, it keeps the money right here. It helps us instead of spending the money and it going to faraway places. It’s supporting a local organic farm right in the community. I think a lot of people feel like that’s a good thing.

Q: In a difficult economy, some people may be worried about the cost of a membership in a CSA. Do the benefits outweigh the cost or can it, in fact, be a money-saving strategy?

A: I think that the first thing that one needs to consider is that what they are doing is they are shifting their food dollars.

So this is not a separate purchase such as buying a new car or new television or a new pair of shoes or something that perhaps a person doesn’t necessarily need.

People have to buy food, so I think that the idea is, “Well, I’m going to be buying food anyway, so I’m going to buy food this way instead of all of my purchases going through the grocery store.”

Secondly, I think that it comes out about the same.We keep track of what goes in the sharebox each week, and people come out ahead buying through the CSA versus going

to the farmers’ market. Plus there are all the other intangibles that we talked about before like having a place to take your kids.

So, I think it’s an excellent value.

Q: Anything else that people should know about CSAs? Or about your CSA specifically?

A: CSA is unlike any other business arrangement that I’m aware of, in that there’s a risk involved. And the risk is that some type of unfortunate weather event will severely damage the crop, in which case, the person’s going to get a lot less produce than they would during a great growing season. So I would say it requires a certain level of maturity and integrity and it’s not for everybody.

In fact, I would say that only a very, very small percentage of people are really going to be happy doing a CSA program long term.The other thing, too, is that people need to be in the area, and they need to be willing to take the responsibility to pick up their box. It’s a contract. It’s a very mature, adult relationship.A person needs to really take a hard look at it, a very realistic look at this, and see if it’s for them, and if it’s not, then they should just go to the farmers’ market because the farmers’ market is a much better arrangement for most people.

It’s definitely a commitment. I would say though, that we definitely have a real

Here’s a list of CSAs that serve Boulder County and would love to form a relationship with you: Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce 10145 Oxford Rd., Longmont / 303-485-7818 www.eatabbo.org Blacksmith Ridge Farm 5093 Nelson Rd., Longmont / 303-678-0399 Community Roots Gardens 30 S. 31st St. / 303-499-0866 www.communityrootsboulder.com ¡Cultiva! Youth Project of Growing Gardens 3198 N. Broadway / 303-413-7248 www.growinggardens.org Cure Organic Farms 7416 Valmont Rd. / 303-666-6397 www.cureorganicfarm.com Miller Farms 9040 HWY 66, Platteville (sells at the Boulder County Farmer’s Market) / 970-785-6133 www.millerfarms.net Monroe Organic Farms 25525 Weld County Rd. 48, Kersey (sells at the Boulder County Farmer’s Market) / 970-284-7941 www.monroefarm.com New Moon Farms 3298 95th St. / 303 440-6881 www.newmoonfarms.com Pachamama Organic Farm 10771 N. 49th St., Longmont / 303-776-1924 www.pachamamafarm.com Rancho Durazno 3940 G 2/10 Rd., Palisade (sells at the Boulder County Farmer’s Market) www.ranchodurazno.com Red Wagon Organics 95th Street and Arapahoe Road www.redwagonorganicfarm.com

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From cows to kitchens

Colorado Organic promotes the state’s best food sources

by Clay Fong

Shanan Olson and Rich Pecoraro of Abbondanza

hen one thinks of regional cookbooks, one often harkens back to such works as the 1959 classic River Road Recipes, produced by the Junior League of Baton Rouge, La. But that volume is now 50 years old, and the recently published Colorado Organic shows things have come a long way since then.

As much cookbook as it is photographic paean and narrative detailing cutting-edge farmers and chefs in the Centennial State, Colorado Organic is a volume reflecting the 21st-century zeitgeist.

The book’s creator, Jennifer Olson, writes in the introduction that the book “is a celebration of cooking seasonally and eating locally.” Her desire to promote local organics stems from her belief that “everyone deserves produce that is free of pesticides, as well as meat from animals that have been free to roam the pasture and not given antibiotics and unnatural foods to ‘beef’ them up.”

A team effort, photographed by Olson, and written by Cecily Cullen and Mindy Sink, Colorado Organic differs from the traditional cookbook in both structure and visual appeal.The book is divided into seasons, with each providing a description of a farm, such as Boulder’s Cure Organics operation, and a profile of two chefs.

Each chef provides five recipes, which spans an entire meal from starters to dessert.

The fall section features Hugo Matheson of The Kitchen. Recipes from this popular Boulder eatery include butternut squash soup, broccoli rabe with chili, sautéed beans with thyme, salt baked chicken, and an almond tart with slow-roasted pear.

Where possible, recipes note the source of the ingredients — for example, the soup recipe specifies Munson Farm butternut squash, Udi’s Bakery bread and Monroe Organic Farm yellow onion.

This book’s recipes are well within the capabilities of the aspiring home chef. One is pleasantly surprised to discover Frasca’s recipe for grilled romaine and beef salad is easily duplicated with perhaps the most challenging task being the gathering of ingredi-

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ents for the anchovy vinaigrette. Perhaps the surprising simplicity of some of the recipes is attributable to the fact that less is indeed more when dealing with artisanal ingredients.The trick is to let premium produce and meat speak for themselves, as opposed to camouflaging their quality under a cloak of seasoning or over-the-top presentation.

The vivid photography passes the critical test of cookbook visuals in that it makes the reader hunger for the depicted dish. Macro shots of produce are arranged in collage form to eyecatching effect. Images of working kitchens and bustling farmers’ markets convey these settings’ vibrancy, and one photo of the mountain landscape above Paonia made me long for my Western Slope days. Olson’s lens captures the character and warmth of her portrait subjects, and her shot of Shanan Olson and Rich Pecoraro of Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce makes one glad to have purchased seeds from them.

Certainly this volume doesn’t possess the environmental or political insight one might find from the likes of Michael Pollan.You won’t find a deep discussion of the carbon footprint of beef production here.While this may not be entirely a fair criticism, it does little to dispel the impression that organics are a luxury to be enjoyed by the economically privileged. In some instances, dining in some of the profiled restaurants, such as Aspen’s Tony Montagne at The Little Nell, is beyond the reach of but a fortunate few.

These perhaps undeserved criticisms aside, Colorado Organic does provide gentle encouragement to seek out locally and sustainably produced foods and insight into what makes operations like Wisdom’s Natural Poultry tick. On its own terms, this work succeeds not just as a user-friendly cookbook, but also as inviting snapshot of the current state of organics.A treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds, this book is the perfect gift for a farmers’ market habitué, the amateur gourmet chef, or connoisseur of food prose and photography.

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Concentric Healing 5330 Manhattan Cirlce, Unit D / 720-313-0348 Boulder’s only Holistic esthetic school. Concentric Healing Institute is locally owned by Gillian and Randy Keiper. CHI offers a Holistic approach to Skincare and wellness. Students travel from all over the country to attend the 600-hour state-approved program. Many students experience a lifestyle change as they are introduced modalities and philosophies from around the world. CHI recently added solar panels to continue their commitment to the environment.“All all about engaging the Zen,” says Gillian.

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Beau Jo’s Colorado Style Pizza

Bodywork Bistro

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS: Our commitment to our customers, neighbors, friends and employees is that we will operate in a socially responsible manner. Creating the highest-quality food along with healthy options and choices for those with dietary challenges.We strongly believe in working towards a sustainable environment. www.beaujos.com

Three locations in Boulder County / 303-440-1992 or 303-545-6611 Bodywork Bistro is taking massage to a whole new level!

We have three locations: just off the Pearl Street Mall (1100 Spruce St.), inside of Whole Foods in Boulder (2905 Pearl St.) and in Superior (303 Marshall Rd.).The Bodywork Bistro’s massage therapists are some of the best around, and there is no appointment needed.They offer both clothed table and chair massages ranging from a quick 10-minute pick me up to a full 90 minutes of relaxation on a table.And now due to popular demand, they offer private massage sessions in the new Bistro Loft space upstairs at the Spruce Street location. www.bodyworkbistro.com

Boulder Outlook Hotel

EarthWorks Expo 2009

Colorado’s Best Beef Company

800 28th St. / 303-443-3322 The Boulder Outlook Hotel is a locally owned business striving to celebrate everything Boulder.

We are Boulder’s first zero-waste hotel, and our efforts have won us numerous awards including a Colorado Clean Tech Gold Medal and recognition in publications such as the New York Times and National Geographic. Our restaurant, Blues & Greens, features locally grown food and the best in live music, with a focus on the blues, five to six nights a week. www.boulderoutlook.com

970-416-8700 EarthWorks Expo 2009 is Denver’s biggest alllocal green living event, an inspiring showcase of solutions and local solution-providers in renewable energy, green building, green transportation, resource conservation, relocalization and Earth-friendly products and services, featuring 150 green exhibitors, 40 great workshops, world-class speakers, special programs for kids, organic and vegetarian food, live entertainment, low admission price and free parking.

Aug. 22-23 at the Denver Merchandise Mart, 58th Ave. at I-25. Join the Evolution! www.earthworks2009.com

Boulder / 303-449-8632 Local and Family-Owned No feed antibiotics, growth hormones or steroids.

Dry-aged 14-21 days. Humanely treated.

Custom cut, individual cuts. Retail, wholesale, fresh, frozen.We have specialty items made exclusively from our beef, including eight flavors of jerky, nine varieties of sausages and brats.We have beef that is pasture raised, corn finished to perfection and available year round.We also have 100percent grass-fed options that are available on a limited basis in the fall. www.naturalbeef.com

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Boulder Valley Credit Union 5505 Arapahoe Ave. 2667 Broadway 800 Coal Creek Cir.,Louisville 453 E.Wonderview Ave.,Estes Park 303-442-8850 Boulder Valley Credit Union provides a wide range of financial products and services,and we are the first fully eco-conscious banking alternative in Colorado.The credit union is owned by its members and provides mortgages, checking accounts,savings,loans,credit cards,financial planning and many other banking services at better rates and with fewer fees than your bank.Anyone can join, everyone can benefit.For a listing of their eco-conscious accomplishments visit www.WeCareColorado.com. www.bvcu.org / www.WeCareColorado.com

Cocona Inc.® natural technology™ 2100 Pearl St. Tel: 720-652-9726 Fax: 303-532-2147 Cocona® is a privately held Colorado company focused on developing innovative technologys from natural sources. By combining multiple features and benefits into one environmentally friendly technology, Cocona® fabrics provide both comfort and protection in many environmental challenges.We add value and performance to fibers, fabrics and films for a wide range of industries.®

Bauman College

Cottonwood Farms

800-987-7530 or 707-795-1284 Bauman College aims to create a sustainable culture of wellness in individuals and the community by promoting a comprehensive and integrative approach to holistic nutrition and the culinary arts.Through our training programs, we prepare individuals for successful careers as Nutrition Consultants and Natural Chefs and encourage all people to participate in an earth-friendly paradigm shift that supports a natural, chemical-free culture.

Call 800-987-7530, or visit www.baumancollege.org for a free catalog. www.baumancollege.org

7602 Arapahoe Rd. / 720-890-4766 Cottonwood Farms is dedicated to sharing agricultural experiences, methods, machinery and history. Our farm provides naturally grown fruits and vegetables, and our Fall Halloween Festival offers the opportunity to walk through our corn field maze and to see farm animals and tractors (vintage and current, including our 1906 Case steam tractor), while picking a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. Come see us for amazing food and great experiences! www.cottonwoodfarms.com

Boulder/Denver Hydroponic & Organic Center 1630 63rd St., #5, Boulder / 303-415-0045 6810-D Broadway, Denver / 303-650-0091 Christine@bhocenter.com It’s kind of a funny story how I went into business for myself; I accidentally fell into the hydroponic industry. I had the experience of seeing hydroponics being used at the St. Louis Zoo when I was a child.

So… when a friend told me there was a store looking for a manager, I was excited to actually get into an industry that was so futuristic and fascinating.

However, I immediately saw the importance of what we were doing and how this type of growing could help the planet.This was the future of growing food and saving resources. I just saw it and marveled at the beauty of it all. www.bhocenter.com

Dr. Ania Mohelicki, DDS Dr. Ania Mohelicki, DDS 1400 28th St., Suite 4 / 303-443-0998 Dr.Ania Mohelicki has combined art and science to create a world of possibilities to enhance your life.We invite you to explore the possibilities of finding the new you through aesthetic or restorative dentistry. Dr.Ania’s experience, expertise and commitment combine artistry and technology to give you a smile that exudes confidence, beauty and well-being. Please visit our website or call us today to find out more. www.DrAnia.com

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EcoClean Home Services Inc

Friends’ School

7183 S. Chase Way, Littleton / 720-299-7782 EcoClean was started to provide quality air duct cleaning without using sealers or chemicals in homes. I spent 15 years with a large air duct company and was amazed by the chemicals people were being exposed to. Some companies would come in and use a harsh sealer to glue down the dirt instead of remove it, and then they claim they sanitize the system.They use harsh chemicals at the vent opening, and the concentrate stays at the opening. People and kids breathe that every time the system comes on. EcoClean has developed a method of cleaning systems in offices and homes from mold and bacteria without chemicals.This is the same technology nature uses.We do not use harsh chemicals! www.ecocleanairductcleaning.com

5465 Pennsylvania Ave. / 303-499-1999 Fax: 303-499-1365 Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. MST Friends’ School is a supportive, evolving community committed to educating the whole child — mind, body and spirit; head, hand, and heart. Our children develop creative expression, social responsibility and respect for the individual through an experiential process.We challenge students to realize their full potential and to become joyful, lifelong learners. www.friendsschoolboulder.org

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Harlequin’s Gardens A Sustainable Nursery 4795 26th St. / 303-939-9403 Since we began in 1992, we have been dedicated to sustainability. Sustainability is displaying and distributing natives; growing plants without pesticides and chemical fertilizers; growing and distributing plants that thrive with less water; teaching people how to garden sustainably; heating greenhouses with solar and geothermal energy; recycling; growing plants tough, not fluffed; and supporting local businesses.This is the talk we walk. Please come see us.You will enjoy both the visit and the success of our plants. www.HarlequinsGardens.com

Laudisio Italian Restaurant 1710 29th St. / 303-442-1300 Laudisio Italian Restaurant follows the Laudisio family traditions by using fresh, local ingredients and maintaining a strong sense of community within the restaurant.“The main inspiration is found right in what’s happening at the market,” Antonio says. Laudisio is committed to operating a business without negatively impacting our environment, while still delivering the highest-quality product and service that you have come to expect, utilizing and reflecting the beauty of the Boulder County gardens, waters and farms. www.laudisio.com

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McGuckin Hardware 2525 Arapahoe Ave. 303-443-1822 Whatever you’re looking for to make your home more “green,” eco-friendly and organic, chances are we can be of service because we’re “MORE THAN” a Hardware Store! Whether it’s the odd-sized CFL bulb, new plumbing accessories to save water or supplies for your organic garden, come see us.

We stock nearly three times as many items as “other stores” (more than 200,000 items, in fact). McGuckin Hardware has become famous for having obscure specialty items in stock that are unavailable anywhere else. www.mcguckin.com

Eco Green Office E.G.O. 2969 Baseline Rd. / 303-443-9780 Contact@ecogreenoffice.com EcoGreenOffice (EGO) is the nation’s fastestgrowing provider of eco-friendly office supplies.

Founded in Boulder, EGO successfully takes its partners down a green path without costing more, and we provide a value-added experience the traditional office suppliers do not.This one-stop shop has an entire range of products that any business can use in its daily operations, and we also offer eco-friendly home goods. Since our inception more than two years ago, EcoGreenOffice continues to establish partnerships with both large and small businesses. www.ecogreenoffice.com

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New Belgium Brewing Company 500 Linden St., Ft. Collins / 970-221-0524 At New Belgium Brewing Company, we believe that in order to be environmental stewards, we need to: 1. Lovingly care for the planet that sustains us.

2. Honor natural resources by closing the loops between waste and input.

3. Minimize the environmental impact of shipping our beer.

4. Reduce our dependence on coal-fired electricity.

5. Protect our precious Rocky Mountain water resources.

6. Focus on conservation and efficiency.

7. Support innovative technology.

8. Model joyful environmentalism through our commitment to relationships, continuous improvement, and the camaraderie and cheer of beer. www.newbelgium.com

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Melissa Beckwith Designs

Planetary Solutions

Boulder / 970-331-9854 Melissa Beckwith Designs offers an array of graphic design services including logo design, brochures, catalog layout, business cards, invitations, book design, marketing materials and website design.

Melissa Beckwith Designs supplies aesthetically pleasing images that offer a blend of simple and harmonious designs.We provide creative, eye-catching graphics to market your organization or business. Favorite clients are small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Favorite projects include botanical illustrations and organic, natural designs. www.melissabeckwith.com

2030 17th St. / 303-442-6228 Create a healthier home on any budget. Planetary Solutions has been the center for healthy interiors and green building since 1991.We have selected products based on their competitive prices, high quality and ease of implementation and maintenance. Most of these products can simply be substituted for existing industry-standard materials without incurring additional training or costs for builders, installers or homeowners. Planetary Solutions has been in business since 1991 researching, marketing and selling the best environmental building materials available. www.planetearth.com

1970 13th St. / 303440-7230 Since 2001, Colorado-based Melt has offered a fabulous array of award-winning, freshly handmade, deliciously fragrant, cruelty-free products. Now, Boulder has a Melt of its very own. Step inside and be enticed by natural ingredients, maximum moisturizers and striking scents. Enjoy a free sugar scrub hand spa with the help of a friendly staff member, and rest assured that you’re using only the best, with no parabens, petroleum, mineral oils or fillers to be found.

My store is not permitted an individual web presence, but the corporate site is www.meltproducts.com

Organic Valley Family Of Farms

PACE

Organic and Farmer-Owned 888-444-6455 We think it’s a simple truth:The earth’s most delicious, most healthful foods are made when farmers work in harmony with nature.That’s how this farmer-owned co-op produces organic milk, organic cheese, organic butter, organic eggs, organic juice, organic soy milk, organic produce and organic meats. www.organicvalley.coop

3450 Broadway St. / 303-786-7223 Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) and ClimateSmart help Boulder County businesses and residents be truly green. ClimateSmart focuses reducing energy and fuel use to meet climate goals and reduce costs. PACE helps businesses be ClimateSmart and provides comprehensive services, including certification and recognition, so consumers can identify environmentally focused local businesses. Program sponsors: Boulder, Boulder County, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, Superior and the Keep It Clean Partnership. www.pacepartners.com and www.beClimateSmart.com

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et’s say you’re one of those people who only buys compact fluorescent lightbulbs. Or maybe you consistently bring your own bags to the grocery store. Or you only drink water from reusable water bottles. And at the end of the day, after doing all of these things, you go home believing that you’ve done your small part to make the world a better place to live.

Bring up these accomplishments to Auden Schendler as proof of your ecoconscious lifestyle, and he’ll quickly burst your toxin-free, USDA-certified organic bubble. Schendler, executive director of sustainability at Aspen Skiing Company and author of the book Getting Green Done: Hard Truths from the Front Lines of the Sustainability Revolution, is a voice in the green movement calling for largescale environmental messages and actions that address the severity of climate change. One message? Your small efforts to be eco-friendly might not be accomplishing as much good as you think — and may in fact be causing harm to the bigger picture of global sustainability.

Boulder Weekly recently caught up with Schendler to discuss greenwashing, environmental illusion and Boulder’s role in it all.

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Boulder Weekly:What is your definition of “greenwashing”?

Auden Schendler: It is environmental tokenism — that’s the shortest, most succinct way to describe it. It’s a very small act that takes no effort or money and that you use to declare yourself a green company.

BW: How pervasive is greenwashing in our society?

AS: I think in some sense every act of corporate environmentalism is some level of greenwash because nothing yet done by corporate America has met the scale of the climate problem in any appropriate way. Everyone sees greenwash as this terrible heresy. I don’t agree.

I think even in the most hideous case, where a terrible oil company is giving $1,000 to a charity and then saying that

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by Erica Grossman they are a green company — even if they do that, suddenly they’re under greater scrutiny because the public is holding them to account. So even in the worst case, you create pressure to change a corporation.

BW: How do you keep the public from either participating in greenwashing or from being fooled by it?

AS: The being fooled by it is really the greater crime. People are extremely gullible. And it’s depressing to me.You have to hold businesses accountable on one hand, and on the other, we have to convince corporations that there is nothing to fear and that you might as well be honest. A brutal honesty is way, way more effective than greenwashing.

The public often enables greenwashing. For example, the public has this smallscale view of solution, which is like, “paper not plastic” or “bring your own bag to the supermarket.” When the public cares about those things, and the supermarket obliges and eliminates plastic bags — which only saves them money and takes no effort — the public has sort of enabled greenwashing by not having this big vision of the real solutions.

With climate change, we’ve got to cut emissions 80 percent by 2050 if we want to live in a changed world. So the public has to ask for large-scale solutions from corporate America, not for rinky-dink

bullshit tokenism.And yet, most people are doing tokenism — you know, drive your Prius, buy the efficient bulbs — it’s irrelevant in the scale of the problem.You should do it, and everyone should do it, but even if everyone in the world who was so inclined, even if every American did all of those actions, we would fail to solve climate change by a factor of 1,000.

BW: Do you think those token actions, though largely done in good faith, are actually harmful to the cause?

AS: That’s part of the thesis of my book.The forces of anti-environmentalism love nothing more than these token voluntary efforts that are meaningless, because then people feel good, but they never do anything. So it is actively bad.

We don’t want to eat our own in the environmental community, but we want to bring perspective to people. I’ve had grandmothers come up to me at the end of talks and say, “Don’t you tell me what I’m doing doesn’t matter.” But my message is that it is important and you should do it, but don’t be under the illusion that it stops there.You now have to ask the question of how do we solve the biggest problem ever to face humanity at the scale appropriate to it.

BW: Boulder often touts itself as one of the most eco-conscious cities

around. Is the city doing something right, or is it mere tokenism?

AS: Is Boulder doing something right? Absolutely. Even though Boulder has this reputation for self-righteousness and the individual, like “You’re bad because you drive an SUV,” they are actually beyond that.They are implementing the solutions to climate that the world has to implement, and those things include: smart-grid technology, building codes and greening your power supply.

These things are the big solutions, and Boulder is applying them at a municipal level. It’s incredible. Boulder has a deserved reputation as a green city.

BW: How does the public strip itself of these environmental illusions in order to see the bigger picture?

AS: I’m not convinced that it’s possible. I don’t think you get this broad education on climate science. I think the way you have to get at this is policy solution.

This is an extreme example:When you go fill your car up, it’s $1,000. So people think, “Holy cow! It’s $1,000? I need to get a more efficient car.” At the same time, so that we’re not destroying poor people’s lives, your income tax gets cut proportionately so that there’s no impact to people rich or poor in terms of your wallet, but we’ve started sending a market signal that pollution is bad. And right now we’re sending a market signal that income is bad, because we tax income. Economics 101 says that if you want less of something, you tax it. Changing tax policy, changing government policy, putting a price on carbon (because when you drive your car, you don’t pay the environmental and the human cost of what you’re doing) — that is the way to get people to change.We’re never going to have this epiphany and say, “I understand the scale of this problem, and I am going to respond in time.”

To learn more about Auden Schendler and his book, Getting Green Done, visit www.gettinggreendone.com. Signed copies of the book are also available locally at Boulder Book Store (1107 Pearl St., 303-447-2074).

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hen gas prices retreated from their extortionate 2008 highs last winter, a lot of the talk about alternative vehicle solutions likewise dimmed from public consciousness.

It revealed a simple truth — that much of the public and media focused their attention on electric and hybrid vehicle technology as a potential rescue from high petro-fuel costs, and not necessarily as a solution to the excessive production of carbon dioxide, the most widely recognized contributing factor to global warming.

But Luc Nadeau isn’t waiting for the pendulum to swing back again, even as pump prices start climbing again.The alignment of ecological and economic mandates isn’t a distant event — it’s today, here and now.

As founder and president of EVolve Electrics, based in Longmont, Nadeau is working on the solution, or at least a part of the solution, right now: transforming existing gaspowered cars into all-electric ones.

“We started the business in July 2008, so we’re almost a year old,” he says. “We’ve completed two full conversions to fully electric vehicles using a DC motor and lead acid batteries. But what we’re starting now to sell is the same system, a DC motor, but with lithium ion batteries… actually, a lithium iron phosphate battery, which is the technology where it’s really starting to make economic and technological sense.”

The car industry is all about economics, of course, just as car ownership is, and Nadeau has worked the numbers pretty exhaustively at both levels. Off the top of his head, he can rattle off a convincing equation that adequately demonstrates that, even with today’s battery technology, the long-term cost-to-own benefits for a retrofit match or even beat the cost to replace an older sedan, over the vehicle’s presumed lifetime.

“If you were to do a conversion on, say, a 10-year-old Toyota Corolla, it would cost you less over the next 150,000 miles to drive [a retrofit] Corolla than to buy a new Corolla.

“A lot of it is the upfront costs.

Looking at the cost of the battery-

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EVolve Electrics converts existing gas-powered cars into allelectric ones.

Plugging into an electric vehicle future

by Dave Kirby powered car, it would be anywhere from $25,000 to $35,000, versus a new Corolla at about $17,500. But when you factor in the cost of gas, the new car would end up costing about $35,000, where the electric one would cost about $32,000.What I didn’t include was maintenance. In terms of the maintenance of the vehicle, a gas vehicle is generally going to have more maintenance costs than an electric one.We can call that a wash, even though the battery manufacturer says that the batteries now can go 2,000 charge cycles through its lifetime, and that can represent up to 200,000 miles.”

And as Nadeau points out, lithium battery technology is advancing rapidly, and he estimates that even an owner who does have to swap out a battery pack once during the vehicle’s 150,000-mile lifespan will still come out ahead economically.

Today’s motorists, of course, don’t all neatly fit into a single, monolithic carbon-making profile.

There are commuters, commercial short haulers (bread trucks), long haulers (semis), recreational drivers, and so on. EVolve’s technology by itself isn’t designed to address longhaul driving, for example, as the

infrastructure isn’t yet there to allow drivers to recharge their batteries as quickly as they can fill a tank of 87 octane, and even Evolve’s higher-end conversions can currently only deliver about 100 commuter miles per 4to 8-hour charge. Companies like Better Place, the California-based company that has recently partnered with Renault/Nissan to design and build an infrastructure of charging stations, powered by wind and/or solar, in places like Israel and San Francisco, are addressing that issue today, and battery technology is advancing toward significantly faster recharging batteries, but both are still a little ways off.

Nadeau recognizes that reinventing the power systems behind modern automotive mobility will be a beast attacked from many sides, and he’s focused on just one practical piece of the equation, one profile of driver.

“The transportation sector is responsible for about one-third of the nation’s CO2 emission production… Let’s say we want to get that sector down to 17 percent of the current emission production.That’s going to entail a lot of different pieces of the pie.

“One will be the slow conversion of new vehicles produced. And I think eventually everything will be produced on electric motors, which are far more efficient than internalcombustion engines, with some being assisted by gasoline to extend their range.

“We’re just looking at a chunk of that pie. It’s a fairly small chunk; there’s 250 million vehicles on the road in the U.S., and about 10 million get scrapped every year and get replaced with new vehicles.We’re saying, let’s take 10 percent of that, do electric retrofits on that million vehicles.That leaves 1 million new vehicles off the road. New vehicles cost around 20,000 pounds of CO2 just to produce, in the case of the Corolla, and then about another 100,000 pounds of CO2 over that 150,000 miles. So you take out all the manufacturing CO2 cost and all the CO2 cost over the life of the vehicle.

“So, you retrofit these guys… plus, you have new vehicles coming out that are electric or hybrid being produced in the meantime, and those that are running with gas assist could be using low-emission biofuels… you could easily get to 20 percent or less by 2050.”

And for those who might argue that the government, which offers fairly generous tax incentives already for purchase or retrofit of electric vehicles, may be tampering too much in the “free market” by springing tax credits and R&D grants, Nadeau offers a short and incisive response.

“We do subsidize the internalcombustion engine industry far more than we subsidize alternative-fuel vehicles. If we really want the free market to decide, gasoline would be about $10 to $15 per gallon right now, if you add up all the environmental and other costs associated with it. If the free market really got to make all those choices. So, yeah, electric vehicles would crush gas vehicles if no one had incentives.

“Second thing, with any new technology, you need to provide incentives. People are risk-averse.

They need something to mitigate that risk, and that’s what incentives do.”

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Denver joins Project Get Ready City prepares to accommodate plug-in electric vehicles

ocky Mountain Institute (RMI) announced the addition of Denver to Project Get Ready, an initiative helping cities to prepare for and welcome plug-in electric vehicles.

By joining Indianapolis, Ind., Raleigh, N.C., and Portland, Ore., Denver will become a pioneer in the adoption of efficient vehicles.

When asked about Project Get Ready, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper said,“Denver has a long history of developing innovative programs to address growing environmental challenges. Project Get Ready will help the city prepare for the coming influx of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles and remain on the cutting edge of our country’s transition to a cleaner transportation infrastructure.”

At present, cities pioneering the adoption of electric vehicles have no way to share best practices and lessons learned. Moreover, automakers have no way to track all the cities that are preparing for plug-in vehicles and no way to evaluate their progress.This missing connection has been cited by automakers as a critical barrier to committing to higher plug-in vehicle production.

Project Leader Matt Mattila added,“RMI knows that success requires coordinated action.

Project Get Ready is a collaboration of communities developing and implementing plug-in adoption plans. By utilizing RMI’s universally recognized convening power, as well as detailed technical analysis, these leading communities will work with each other, RMI and Project Get Ready technical advisers to overcome perceived

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barriers related to technology, consumer demand, infrastructure and incentives.”

For Project Get Ready, RMI is specifically: • Utilizing a dynamic web-based “menu” of strategic actions — based on input from technical advisers and cities already engaged in implementing plug-ins — that city and regional leaders can adopt to become a plug-in pioneers. RMI has analyzed the business case for each menu action from the perspective of several key stakeholders (e.g., city government, employers, consumers, etc.).

• Maintaining a web database of all national (and some international) plug-in readiness activities.

• Convening cities, as well as technical players, to regularly discuss the lessons learned and best practices, and reporting this information on www.projectgetready.com. Some partner cities have their own plans underway, while others are starting from scratch.

• Providing a benchmark that allows cities to prove that they are ready for mass adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), and have taken meaningful steps to support this critical technology.

• Documenting the progress made by participant cities in order to help quantify future demand and make it more transparent to industry (how much, where, and what type of support to expect) for PHEVs and EVs. This project is open to the public and can be followed by the initiative’s website at www.projectgetready.com.

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uring the month of June, citizens of Boulder County take part in a unique local event focused on one thing: getting to work by some means other than driving a car. Walk & Bike Month has existed in some form or another since 1977 and keeps growing every year. It’s expanded from one day to one week to an entire month and includes an ever-increasing number of participants and volunteers. But in a city where bike paths are abundant and public transportation is awardwinning, there is absolutely no reason to limit these efforts to one month of the year.

Alternative transportation — walking, biking, riding the bus, skateboarding, unicycling, you name it — is playing an increasingly vital role in promoting our community and planet’s sustainability. Luckily for Boulder residents, it’s easy to give up the car and commute via bicycle.

“Bicycling is really woven into the fabric of our community on many levels,” says GO Boulder Program Manager Martha Roskowski. “We saw some of the benefits of that last year when we saw an increase in biking as the price of gasoline went up, probably in the order of 20 percent more trips being made when gas was at $4 a gallon. So, in Boulder people actually had options.They could get on their bike and ride, whereas in a lot of communities you don’t really have those options yet.”

And there is no better way to maintain that option than by participating in it. Health and pleasure are two aspects of walking and riding as a means of transportation, but there is also another factor not to be ignored: maintaining our environment.

Roskowski points out that riding and walking, as opposed to driving, is a way of achieving a higher level of sustainability.

As the prices and availability of gas and fossil fuels becomes more volatile, alternative methods of transportation are absolutely necessary. Boulder, a town that

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Pedal power

Alternative methods of transportation build community and save the planet

by Erica Grossman

takes very seriously the effort to abide by the Kyoto Protocols, needs its residents to be thinking about the environment and their quality of life in the city before automatically reaching for the car keys.

But where to start? Though Boulder is known for serious trainers who could give even Lance Armstrong a run for his money, in reality the city accommodates every level of cycler, from the beginner to the moderate to the professional. But regardless of your starting block, no one in town can quite match Community Cycles for its efforts to make bicycling possible for everyone and promote what they see as a powerful technology that will change the quality of life: the bicycle.

The first and only nonprofit bike shop in town, Community Cycles operates with a mostly volunteer staff to provide bicycles and hands-on knowledge to anyone, regardless of their age or socioeconomic status — but you have to work for it.

The programs and classes at CC are designed to teach you all the skill sets

you need for maintaining a functioning, quality bicycle (yes, you need to know how to change a flat), and this is done by the best means possible — greasing up and cranking away.

Josh Brown, co-director of Community Cycles, uses the center’s Youth Earn-A-Bike program as an example of a CC course. In it, he says, 10- to 15-year-olds pick out a recycled bicycle and begin meeting once a week to work on it — learning the major parts, including tires, tubes, brakes and shifting systems. At the end of it all, students get to leave with a bicycle they’ve learned how to repair, but have also learned to love — they themselves were the ones to tune it.

In general, if you donate 15 hours of your time to Community Cycles, you can walk away with not only a bicycle, but the necessary knowledge to keep it in shape.

Though the professional rider may opt for the newest, most supreme model, taking into consideration a bicycle’s origins should be making an impact on your decisions, as well. Many newly

purchased bikes created by the topname bicycle manufactures are made in foreign countries, with some estimates claiming that as many as 95 percent of the bicycles sold in the United States are manufactured in either Taiwan or China.

It’s something Community Cycles definitely takes into consideration. All of the bicycles and bike parts they work with are recycled — models that are either too tattered or too outdated for their original owners to keep up with. Donated to the cause, they enrich the community, rather than landing in a landfill.

“Buying bicycles new — or even buying them used — is not always financially viable,” notes Brown. “It’s also an easy thing we can do to keep bikes out of the waste stream and keep them from being chipped up as scrap metal. Bikes are very durable and last many, many years if maintained properly. By using all recycled bicycles, we’re able to reach out to and affect populations that may not have the resources to obtain a decent bicycle.”

Switching over to a bicycle as your main method of transportation might also correlate with an increased support of local business, since bicycles have a shorter range than cars.

“Cyclists stay closer to home,” notes Brown. “Staying local to shop, entertain and spend time means people are more invested and involved in what’s happening in their neighborhood.”

And once you experience that kind of community vibe enhanced through the means of a new-to-you two-wheeled friend, Roskowski says it’s easy to continue down that path.

“Once you’re out there and actually do it, you may find that it’s easier to continue to do it,” she says. “For a lot of people, they remember how much fun it actually is to ride a bike.”

For more information on Community Cycles and its programs, go to www.communitycycles.org.

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Andrew Orr

A xeriscaped lawn can include native grasses and climate-appropriate plants that use a fraction of the water that non-native grass and plants use.

et’s face it. A lot of us are transplants.We didn’t grow up in Boulder.We started our lives playing in the grass in New York or Virginia. So, it’s not surprising that many of us long for a beautifully groomed Kentucky bluegrass lawn.

But we’re not in New York anymore.We’re in the high plains. It’s a semi-arid environment where lawns were never meant to look like the ones of your childhood. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t be beautiful, says Bill Melvin, owner of Ecoscape Environmental Design.

“Most people are not native and want landscapes like they had.They don’t realize the environmental implications of utilizing water on their landscape, given that 50 percent of a home’s annual water budget is spent on the landscape,” he says.

And in Colorado, water is an especially scarce and important resource — one that’s best not wasted on watering lawns made of nonnative grasses (even if the those who are watering it are transplants themselves). But there is an answer.

It’s called xeriscaping.

“What a lot of people don’t understand is that there’s no need to compromise the beauty around us to have xeriscaping. It’s just utilizing natives and near-natives that don’t

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A xeriscaped landscape can be beautiful and green

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need that much water. So you can still have an amazingly beautiful landscape while conserving water at the same time,” Melvin explains.

And he stresses that this kind of landscaping goes well beyond the misconceptions people have that they have to have extensive stone, mulch, cacti and drab landscapes. Xeriscaping can look lush, full and vibrant with very minimal watering, he says.

“It’s just a matter of attuning your landscape to that which is appropriate for this region.”

And there are so many colorful and lush plants that work perfectly in this environment. Some of Melvin’s personal favorites include the native chokecherry, wild plums, evening primrose and the lovely hyssop.

And there are many beautiful plants that can be integrated into a xeriscaped landscape that blossom well beyond the warm months when your neighbors’ flowers are blooming.

“A lot of people think xeriscaping is just for the hot summer months.

There are xeriscape plants that we

incorporate that bloom in February and plant species we can incorporate that bloom into October, as well as many species that have year-round interest — most importantly, throughout the winter. So you can have an incredibly interesting landscape with blossoms for eight months of the year, and it doesn’t take nearly as much of your time as a large lawn would,” says Melvin.

And saving time and water are only the most obvious benefits of a xeriscaped landscape. Another exciting aspect for those who may not have the greenest of thumbs is that native plants are meant to be here, so they take very little expertise to ensure success.

“I can’t say they’re bound to succeed because some people kill plants,” Melvin says.

But there’s a pretty good chance of finding something that works for each person’s needs. And these days, a need that many people have is saving money. Melvin says that xeriscaping can address that, as well.

“Especially in a downtrodden economy, when money is tight for people, it just makes sense to conserve water because conserving water means conserving money,” he explains.

But what about the people — native or not — who just can’t imagine not having grass in their yard? Melvin says that, contrary to popular belief, a xeriscaped yard can include grass as part of the landscape. It just has to be the right kind.

“What I think a lot of people don’t realize is that there are so many wonderful alternatives to Kentucky bluegrass. Some of our sods we install these days use a third of the water that a Kentucky bluegrass lawn does and that are comprised of nothing but our native grasses.These turfs are suitable for play.They require less fertilizing.They require less water.They require less time and resources,” he says.

In the end, you can have a beautiful, luscious lawn while making choices that don’t squander our precious water resources. And that’s something Melvin says that people can get excited about.

Says Melvin: “People say, ‘Oh, I’m green. I recycle.’ This is just one more way to be green and minimize our ecological footprint.”

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Boulder Weekly’s newly planted gardens will soon yield tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and eggplant.

Did you know…?

Boulder Weekly is growing vegetables n addition to xeriscaping, a great use of your land and resources is growing a backyard or front yard vegetable garden, says Bill Melvin, owner of Ecoscape Environmental Design.

“Backyard gardens are perfectly feasible because it’s a small amount of garden bed space that homeowners can do on their own,” he says.

After xeriscaping the property around the office, Boulder Weekly recently decided to take its landscaping a step further. As a step in the direction of going green and setting an example for the commu-

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nity it serves, Boulder Weekly has dedicated a chunk of its lawn to six raised-bed garden plots in which to grow vegetables. Each day when employees enter the office, they see tomato plants, zucchini, peppers, eggplant and more growing before their very eyes.

“The idea was that we need to be a leader in saying, ‘We know there are a lot of businesses like us that have a lot of space that can be used to grow vegetables,’” says Cal Winn, Boulder Weekly’s circulation manager and the employee who came up with the idea and is lead-

ing the project. “We want to encourage people by our example to see what they can do themselves.”

The best thing about the garden is that it was built from mostly free, donated and recycled materials, he says.

“We got at least two-thirds of the lumber used from the ReSource Yard,” says Winn.

Melvin says that some people are surprised to learn that vegetable gardens are considered a great component of a xeriscaped landscape.

“People say, ‘Yeah but that takes

more water,’” says Melvin. “And I say, ‘Yes, it does, but so does any food that you put on your plate — it just doesn’t travel 1,500 miles to get to you.’ You’re using the water in your backyard to grow food that has to travel across your yard instead of across the country.You’re getting a resource for the water that you’re using.”

And Boulder Weekly’s staff is looking forward to having that resource on their plates once the it’s ripe for the pickin’.What a delightful use of the land.

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ingle-Stream recycling: it’s the new way we all recycle here in Boulder County. No more sorting paper from containers, they now go all together in one bin. It’s convenient, so more people are choosing the recycling bin over the trash can, and it combines two recycling collection bins into one, creating the opportunity for communities to use that freed-up bin for curbside compost collection and get closer to their Zero Waste goals. Good stuff. But one of the challenges to Single-Stream is the increase in contamination. Folks tend to get a little recycling happy, tossing additional items into the bin. But including non-recyclable materials jeopardizes the success of the whole program. So EcoCycle and Boulder County have launched the Dirty Dozen, a hit list of the worst recycling contaminants that must NOT go in the bin:

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1. Plastic Bags Plastic bags are the WORST contaminant in the recycling bin.When placed in a curbside bin, they get wet and dirty and cannot be recycled.

Plastic bags with a #2 or #4 can be recycled at the CHaRM or at participating grocery stores if they are clean, dry and empty.

2. Materials in Plastic Bags Workers have to slow the conveyor belts to rip open bags that contain recyclables and then add the bag to the heap of bags bound for the landfill, wasting the bag, time and money.

3. Plastic Lids or Caps Plastic lids, caps and pumps, on or off the bottle, are non-recyclable plastics without a market.Tossed in separate from the bottle, they are not pulled out by our processing screens and contaminate both the glass and the plastic materials.

4. Shredded Paper Shredded paper is too small to sort — the pieces fall through the cracks of the sorting machines, stick to the belts and end up all over the floor. Please avoid shredding when possible because it destroys the

7. Liquids When we compact bottles for shipping, liquids drip, splatter and explode all over the floor, creating a sticky stew with a stench. Please completely empty and give a quick rinse to all containers before recycling.

Tossing contaminants into your recycling bin can jeopardize the success of the Single-Stream program.

Boulder County’s dirty dozen

If you toss the wrong thing in that recycling bin, you could be causing needless waste

by Marty Matsch potential for recycling. Compost shredded materials in your curbside compost bin (if you have one), or recycle them with paperboard at the Longmont or Boulder recycling drop-off centers.

5. Non-Recyclable Plastics While we have added new plastic items to the “YES” list, many plastics are still very much on the “NO” list. Plastic lids, foam (Styrofoam®), plastic pots and

any other plastics not listed in our recycling guidelines are not recyclable because stable markets do not exist for these materials.

6. Caps or Lids on Containers Left on the bottle, caps and lids keep liquid inside the container (see item #7).

Please remove and recycle metal caps and jar lids separately. Please THROW AWAY plastic caps and lids!

Easy as one, two, three ant to learn more or help spread the word on the Dirty Dozen?

Here are three things you can do to help keep contaminants out and make recycling a success.

1.View a one-minute video demonstrating what happens when bags go in your curbside bin or when recyclables are bagged, and share the video with a friend at ecocycle.org.

2. Download a printable version of the Dirty Dozen at ecocycle.org and post it at a recycling bin near you — at work, home, your place of worship, etc.These materials are also available in Spanish.

3. Learn where you can recycle plastic bags, hazardous waste and shredded paper on Eco-Cycle’s guide to hard-to-recycle materials, www.ecocycle.org/htrg, or call 303-444-6634.

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8. Ceramics or NonRecyclable Glass Ceramic, china, dishes, mirrors, light bulbs, Pyrex®, porcelain and window glass should not go in the bin!

Their different melting points and chemical compositions will ruin new glass bottles. If our buyer sees just one of these on the top of a load of glass, the entire load could be rejected.

9. Diapers or Other BioHazardous Waste You wouldn’t think we’d have to say this, but…syringes and needles, diapers and other sanitary products are not recyclable OR compostable.

10. Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste such as paint, automotive fluids, car batteries and pesticides must be taken to the Boulder County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, not the Recycling Center. Learn more about what’s considered hazardous and how to properly manage it by calling 303-441-4800 for more information.

11. Scrap Metal Scrap metal items of any size should not go in your curbside bin.These items cause excessive damage to the recycling equipment. Please take these materials to either the Boulder or Longmont recycling drop-off centers and look for the specially marked scrap metal bin.

12. Frozen Food Containers Paperboard boxes that were designed for freezer foods, such as frozen pizza and entrées, have a plastic polymer sprayed on them to protect against freezer burn.That same coating prevents the box from breaking up in the recycling process.These materials are not recyclable OR compostable.

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Small Planet Electric Vehicles

Real Goods Solar

Resolution Energy

Six Persimmons Apothecary

833 West South Boulder Rd., Louisville / 303-222-3953 www.realgoodssolar.com Headquartered in Louisville, Colo., Real Goods Solar is one of the largest solar energy integrators in the United States, with more than 4,500 residential and commercial solar electric systems installed to date. Real Goods Solar offers turnkey solar energy solutions and has more than 30 years of experience, beginning with the sale of the first solar photovoltaic panels in the United States in 1978.To request a free site evaluation, go to www.realgoodssolar.com.

303-887-2884 www.resolutionenergycolorado.com Resolution Energy designs and installs high-efficiency heating and cooling systems all along the Front Range.We provide superior comfort compared to traditional home mechanical systems.

Our detail-oriented staff will guide you through the design process, system commissioning and proper maintenance procedures.The variety of high-efficiency projects include: solar space heating, pool heating, domestic hot water, radiant space heating, mod/con boilers, dual fuel and traditional heat pumps, high SEER air conditioning and evaporative cooling solutions.

840 Pearl St. / 303-583-0179 www.sixpersimmons.com Six Persimmons carries quality organic skin and hair care: Dr. Hauschka, Lavera and John Masters Organics.We also offer: organic facials, massage (Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic), reflexology and Acutonics.We specialize in natural remedies for every condition: allergies, colds, flu, acne, anxiety, depression, hair loss, heartburn, acid reflux, PMS, menopause and insomnia.The clinic offers Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with David Scrimgeour, L.Ac. and Classical Homeopathy with Kathy Thorpe, CHom. Open 10-6 (Closed Sundays).

Stephen Pfeifer, Arborist 303-449-3349 More than 30 years ago I realized I wanted to be a “tree man.” After a long apprenticeship of learning the craft of pruning and shaping trees, it seemed to me that very few of us arborists were capable of diagnosing tree health issues with any degree of accuracy, let alone actually providing treatments.Through reading and research I’ve been able to evolve a holistic system of promoting tree health.

724 Main St., Longmont / 303532-2879 www.smallplanetearth. com Why go ‘E’? Whether you use an electric bike, electric scooter or electric car to augment your transportation, electric transportation will save you a tremendous amount of money.

Choosing to use an Electric Vehicle will reduce your carbon footprint, mitigate pollution and global warming, and will keep you in great shape too.

E-Bikes and E-Scooters are not only more fun and a lot healthier, but even quicker than a car for short errands.

The Tenth Annual Sustainable Living Fair

Sunflower Farmers Market

Sutherlands

2525 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-449-0777 www.SFMarkets.com Local food, local freshness, local community.That’s been the Sunflower Farmers Market way ever since opening in 2002.The Colorado-based market is a one-stop shop for all grocery needs, from organic and all-natural goods and bulk items to farm-fresh produce and natural meats. Better yet, their motto is “Serious Food…Silly Prices,” and a shopping trip to Sunflower will prove their motto to be true.To learn more, visit www.SFMarkets.com.

3390 Valmont Rd. / 303-443-8891 www.sutherlands.com Sutherlands has been providing building and home-improvement goods to the Boulder community for more than 30 years and is excited to have a part in the green building industry. Our goal is to help provide the community with environmentally conscious building and home-improvement products while still offering our friendly service and extensive know-how.We are always looking for new green building products and are committed to providing the best products at a competitive price.

Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, September 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Northwest of Vine and Lemay Fort Collins / 970-224-3247 www.sustainablelivingfair.org Join us this year at the Tenth Annual Sustainable Living Fair for a fun weekend of solution-based, interactive and family-oriented activities.Attendees can enjoy the fair in specific topic areas including Eat Local, Grow Local; Green Building; Renewable Energy and Transportation; Natural Health & Zen Zone;Art District; and Natural Parenting & Planet Youth. Features include: 250 exhibitors, 100 workshops, live music and entertainment, local and organic food and a beer garden.

Ute Trail

Way to Grow

Wiser World Travel, LLC

5555 Ute Hwy. (Hwy.66,W of Longmont, near Lyons) / 303-823-6315 www.utetrail.com In the 15 years we have been growing, we have acquired a reputation for having a large selection of unusual plants. One of our five greenhouses is devoted to shade plants and seeding trays; another to sun perennials; a third house for roses; a fourth house for annuals, vegetables and herbs; and a fifth house for grasses, shrubs and larger perennials.We grow the newest introductions as well as heirloom and natives. Springtime, we start more than 100 varieties of tomato plants along with unusual vegetables.We have 4 acres devoted to trees, shrubs and display gardens.We’re worth the drive.

6395 Gunpark Dr. / 303-473-4769 We have established a “growing” business based on our compassion for the planet and its people. Recognizing that sustainability is the key to the future, we strive to remain on the cutting edge of the Hydroponic and Organic Gardening industry. Boulder is full of great people who are willing to do their part for Mother Earth. It is a joy and a privilege to be part of such a forward-moving community. Let’s grow together.

Boulder / 303-443-0604 www.WiserWorldTravel.com Your personal guide to eco- and people-friendly vacations.We consult with and match travelers to greener trips and alternative breaks from trusted travel providers — whether for an adventure, cultural or service-learning/volunteer experience, ecotour, biking or combination; whether for standard accommodations, luxury or camping. No cost for our service, no obligation. For choice and diversity, to experience your ideal vacation, to travel responsibly and contribute to sustainability efforts, call us. Go have fun and go green!

Upslope Brewing Company 1501 Lee Hill Rd. No. 20 / 303-9608494 www.upslopebrewing.com Upslope Brewing Company, located in the expanding North Boulder area, taps into Colorado’s active lifestyle by offering superior quality hand-crafted ales in cans for the on-thego beer enthusiast. We have chosen to package our beer in cans because they are portable, light, crushable and the most recyclable container on the planet. Upslope self-distributes its Pale Ale and IPA throughout Boulder County and patrons can also enjoy seasonal releases at our tap room on Lee Hill Road.

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Real Goods Solar

Resolution Energy

Six Persimmons Apothecary

833 West South Boulder Rd., Louisville 303-222-3953 Headquartered in Louisville, Real Goods Solar is one of the largest solar energy integrators in the United States, with more than 4,500 residential and commercial solar electric systems installed to date. Real Goods Solar offers turnkey solar energy solutions and has more than 30 years of experience, beginning with the sale of the first solar photovoltaic panels in the United States in 1978.To request a free site evaluation, go to www.realgoodssolar.com. www.realgoodssolar.com

303-887-2884 Resolution Energy designs and installs high-efficiency heating and cooling systems all along the Front Range.We provide superior comfort compared to traditional home mechanical systems.

Our detail-oriented staff will guide you through the design process, system commissioning and proper maintenance procedures.The variety of high-efficiency projects include: solar space heating, pool heating, domestic hot water, radiant space heating, mod/con boilers, dual fuel and traditional heat pumps, high SEER air conditioning and evaporative cooling solutions. www.resolutionenergycolorado.com

840 Pearl St. / 303-583-0179 Six Persimmons carries quality organic skin and hair care: Dr. Hauschka, Lavera and John Masters Organics.We also offer: organic facials, massage (Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic), reflexology and Acutonics.We specialize in natural remedies for every condition: allergies, colds, flu, acne, anxiety, depression, hair loss, heartburn, acid reflux, PMS, menopause and insomnia.The clinic offers Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with David Scrimgeour, L.Ac. and Classical Homeopathy with Kathy Thorpe, CHom. Open 10-6 (closed Sundays). www.sixpersimmons.com

Stephen Pfeifer, Arborist 303-449-3349 More than 30 years ago I realized I wanted to be a “tree man.” After a long apprenticeship of learning the craft of pruning and shaping trees, it seemed to me that very few of us arborists were capable of diagnosing tree health issues with any degree of accuracy, let alone actually providing treatments.Through reading and research I’ve been able to evolve a holistic system of promoting tree health that is at once sensitive to the place trees occupy in the web of life, along with up-to-date scientific information.

724 Main St., Longmont / 303532-2879 Why go ‘E’? Whether you use an electric bike, electric scooter or electric car to augment your transportation, electric transportation will save you a tremendous amount of money. Choosing to use an Electric Vehicle will reduce your carbon footprint, mitigate pollution and global warming, and will keep you in great shape too. E-Bikes and EScooters are not only more fun and a lot healthier, but even quicker than a car for short errands. www.smallplanetearth.com

The Tenth Annual Sustainable Living Fair

Sunflower Farmers Market

Sutherlands

2525 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-449-0777 Local food, local freshness, local community.That’s been the Sunflower Farmers Market way ever since opening in 2002.The Colorado-based market is a one-stop shop for all grocery needs, from organic and all-natural goods and bulk items to farm-fresh produce and natural meats. Better yet, their motto is “Serious Food…Silly Prices,” and a shopping trip to Sunflower will prove their motto to be true.To learn more, visit www.SFMarkets.com. www.SFMarkets.com

3390 Valmont Rd. / 303-443-8891 Sutherlands has been providing building and home-improvement goods to the Boulder community for more than 30 years and is excited to have a part in the green building industry. Our goal is to help provide the community with environmentally conscious building and home-improvement products, while still offering our friendly service and extensive know-how.We are always looking for new green building products and are committed to providing the best products at a competitive price. www.sutherlands.com

Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Northwest of Vine and Lemay Fort Collins / 970-224-3247 Join us this year at the Tenth Annual Sustainable Living Fair for a fun weekend of solution-based, interactive and family-oriented activities.Attendees can enjoy the fair in specific topic areas including Eat Local, Grow Local; Green Building; Renewable Energy and Transportation; Natural Health & Zen Zone;Art District; and Natural Parenting & Planet Youth. Features include: 250 exhibitors, 100 workshops, live music and entertainment, local and organic food and a beer garden. www.sustainablelivingfair.org

Ute Trail

Way to Grow

Wiser World Travel, LLC

5555 Ute Hwy. (Hwy.66,W of Longmont, near Lyons) / 303-823-6315 In the 15 years we have been growing, we have acquired a reputation for having a large selection of unusual plants. One of our five greenhouses is devoted to shade plants and seeding trays; another to sun perennials; a third house for roses; a fourth house for annuals, vegetables and herbs; and a fifth house for grasses, shrubs and larger perennials.We grow the newest introductions, as well as heirloom and natives. Springtime, we start more than 100 varieties of tomato plants along with unusual vegetables.We have 4 acres devoted to trees, shrubs and display gardens.We’re worth the drive. www.utetrail.com

6395 Gunpark Dr. / 303-473-4769 We have established a “growing” business based on our compassion for the planet and its people. Recognizing that sustainability is the key to the future, we strive to remain on the cutting edge of the Hydroponic and Organic Gardening industry. Boulder is full of great people who are willing to do their part for Mother Earth. It is a joy and a privilege to be part of such a forward-moving community. Let’s grow together.

Boulder / 303-443-0604 Your personal guide to eco- and people-friendly vacations.We consult with and match travelers to greener trips and alternative breaks from trusted travel providers — whether for an adventure, cultural or service-learning/volunteer experience, ecotour, biking or combination; whether for standard accommodations, luxury or camping. No cost for our service, no obligation. For choice and diversity, to experience your ideal vacation, to travel responsibly and contribute to sustainability efforts, call us. Go have fun and go green! www.WiserWorldTravel.com

Upslope Brewing Company 1501 Lee Hill Rd., No. 20 Upslope Brewing Company, located in the expanding North Boulder area, taps into Colorado’s active lifestyle by offering superior quality hand-crafted ales in cans for the on-the-go beer enthusiast. We have chosen to package our beer in cans because they are portable, light, crushable and the most recyclable container on the planet. Upslope self-distributes its Pale Ale and IPA throughout Boulder County, and patrons can also enjoy seasonal releases at our tap room on Lee Hill Road. www.upslopebrewing.com

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Boulder County Farmers’ Markets

Antiques are Eco-Chic Denver Merchandise Mart, I-25 & 58th Avenue / 303-292-6278 Antiques are Eco-Chic — a fantastic way to shop green for vintage jewelry and clothing, furniture, books and art that integrate form and function without depleting our current environmental resources.The World Wide Antique Show has taken steps to embrace the environment by printing our postcards on recycled paper and using soy inks for our postcards and event signage. July 17-19, 2009 at the Denver Merchandise Mart I-25 and 58th Avenue. For more information go to www.wwantiqueshows, or call 303-292-6278. www.wwantiqueshows

Ecoscape Environmental Design, LLC 303-447- 2282 Caring for Your Land… Naturally!

Certified sustainable landscape company offering complete landscape design, build and maintenance programs for all of your desires! Our work focuses on native xeriscapes and edible landscapes that are attuned to our local climate. Our permaculture design and educational programs will allow you to live more sustainably, while our organic approach enhances and heals the properties that you care for. Call today for a FREE consultation! www.EcoscapeDesign.com Bill@EcoscapeDesign.com

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant 2010 16th St. / 303-442-1485 Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant is wholly dedicated to creating a superb vegetarian dining experience in a tranquil, sophisticated environment. Leaf strives to use the finest organic, seasonal ingredients in providing a vegetarian global cuisine and health-conscious dining option for herbivores and omnivores alike. Leaf also provides a full bar highlighted by an enviro-friendly wine list, Boulder’s own organic Vodka 14 martinis, fresh juices and smoothies, and specialty loose teas and coffees. Please join us soon. www.leafvegetarianrestaurant.com

P.O. Box 18745 Boulder, CO 80308 303-910-2236 Boulder Farmers’ Market is a farmerowned market. Our members only sell what they grow.The Boulder Farmers’ Market is the first regularly scheduled zero-waste event in the country.The Market has more than 100 farmers and 50 specialty food vendors providing breakfast, lunch and dinner fare for shoppers.

The ambience created at 13th Street next to Central Park is unmatchable: Boulder Creek, cool grass, tall trees, and piles of super fresh, locally grown produce. www.boulderfarmers.org

Sunflower Organic Dining 1701 Pearl St. / 303-440-0220 Since 1999, Sunflower has been committed to healthy and environmentally friendly living for which Boulder is famous. Our menu features the best ingredients available, including fresh seafood, free-range poultry, non-endangered game meats, and certified organic produce (locally grown when seasons permit). Our menu selections are prepared without preservatives, chemical additives or artificial ingredients of any kind. Our wine list has over 45 organic or biodynamic offerings in a wide range of prices. www.sunflowerboulder.com

Eco Cycle

Rebecca’s Herbal Apothecary

5030 Pearl St. / 303-444-6634 Want to reduce your carbon and waste footprint? Eco-Cycle is here to help! Since 1976 we’ve been Boulder’s resource for living green (that’s right, before it became popular). Our focus is building a Zero Waste community in order to conserve our valuable — and finite — natural resources. Check out www.ecocycle.org for our groundbreaking research on the climate change/waste connection and the tools to make reducing, reusing, eco-purchasing, recycling and composting a part of your daily life. www.ecocycle.org

1227 Spruce St. / 303-443-8878 Independent, locally owned and operated, Rebecca’s Herbal Apothecary & Supply has been providing the Boulder community with botanical medicines, body-care products and medicine-making supplies since 2004. Rebecca’s goal is to empower the community to use herbal products to their full potential to heal their bodies and enhance their lives.Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone else, you can be guaranteed to leave Rebecca’s with a smile on your face. www.rebeccasherbs.com

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Cottonwood Kennels

2525 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-443-1822 McGuckin Hardware is your home for Black Gold® gardening products. Black Gold’s OMRI Listed potting soils and garden amendments are a perfect fit for Boulder’s organic gardens. Since opening in 1955, McGuckin Hardware has offered Boulder the best home and gardening products.We invite you to come by the store and buy what you need to grow your own bountiful vegetable or floriferous flower garden. McGuckin Hardware is located at 2525 Arapahoe in Boulder. 303-443-1822 www.mcguckin.com

7275 Valmont Rd. / 303-442-2602 Cottonwood Kennels is located on a small farm, home to very friendly farmyard animals.We are all about the pet-to-person connection.We believe that cats and especially dogs desire to be with people more than anything else.

You will not find gimmicky substitutes for human interaction here.You will find a very large staff of big-hearted, dedicated, hard-working people.We provide everything — quality diets, beds, playthings and especially tons of tender loving care. www.cottonwoodkennels.com

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Arugula Bar e Ristorante 2785 Iris Ave. / 303-443-5100 Inspired by the simple elegance of its namesake ingredient,Arugula Bar e Ristorante offers an exquisite, uncomplicated and natural Italian dining experience. Opened in 2009, the completely renovated space features modern and elegant forms punctuated with rustic components. Using Italy’s varied cuisines as inspiration, Chef/Proprietor Alec Schuler creates dishes that are true to the Italian classics, while adding a modern twist.

Extensive daily specials focus on seasonal and local ingredients and Monterey Bay Aquarium approved seafood. From May to November, much of the produce is Boulder County organic.All meats served are raised without hormones or antibiotics, and the pork, lamb and bison are from Colorado.Vegetarian and vegan choices abound and an eclectic wine list features many sustainable/organic/biodynamic choices. www.arugularistorante.com

Flatirons Bank 1095 Canyon Blvd. (opening July 2009) / 303-530-4999 Flatirons Bank, a full-service, locally owned, independent bank founded by members of your community, is dedicated to serving the financial needs of Boulder County.With the grand opening of our new location at 11th and Canyon in downtown Boulder in July 2009, we’ll be the first bank in Boulder operating from a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building.

Come see what your neighbors at Boulder County’s premier community bank can do for you. www.flatironsbank.com

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n the late 1990s, there was a small group of independent business owners in Boulder who started to become concerned about the growing number of large corporaby Dale tions and chain stores moving into the area. It was a trend that had been hapAlliance (AMIBA), which has encouraged pening for decades all across America, cities across the country to take an but for the most part Boulder had been active role in protecting their local able to resist the onslaught of invaders economies. AMIBA is now a formidable like Wal-Mart, McDonald’s and The Gap. political and social presence on the However, as Boulder’s economy and national stage. population grew, outside investors In these difficult economic times, it became more and more interested in is perhaps more the idyllic little Barbara Platts important than ever mountain town. to buy local. Studies In 1997, local have shown that a activists and busihigher percentage of ness owners every dollar spent in teamed up and local, independent formed the first businesses is Independent returned to the Business Alliance local residents, as in the country.The compared to money goal was to prospent in corporamote the local tions and chain economy and prostores. Jennifer vide a unified front Johnson, executive against corporate director of BIBA, encroachment.The says that supporting founding business local businesses is owners included an investment in our Dave Hight of collective future.

McGuckin BIBA member Jennifer Rockne “They’ve done Hardware, David so many studies,” Balduc of the says Johnson. “One Boulder Book study shows two to three times more Store, Sam Sussman of Eight Days a money stays local if you buy from an Week and Boulder Weekly’s own independent store because they buy Stewart Sallo. their services and products as local as The creation of the Boulder they can. [A local, independent business] Independent Business Alliance (BIBA) will use a local accountant and local was a watershed moment for communimarketing, those kinds of things. I think ties throughout North America. Jennifer it depends on the community and also Rockne and Jeff Milchen, who spearthe type of industry that they’re comheaded the process, went on to create paring; however, the statistics are comthe American Independent Business

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Boulder Independent Business Alliance helps local business owners do just that Bridges pelling.

“A recent study in San Francisco shows that one of their local-focused programs created 1,300 new jobs and yielded nearly $200 million in incremental economic activity.There was a study in Grand Rapids, Mich., that showed the same thing. In these tough economic times, people are just naturally wanting to be as local as they can.”

Businesses that join BIBA gain access to a number of benefits, not the least of which is the constant promotion and advocacy provided by the organization. In order to join BIBA, businesses have to provide concrete evidence that they are locally owned and independent.

In the past, there have been arguments over what the term “local” means. Some businesses claim to be local because their owners live within 500 miles of the city. However, BIBA doesn’t buy that definition. In order to join the organization, BIBA requires that the person who has a controlling interest in the business live in Boulder County proper. If there is a question or a concern about this, the business owner can meet with the board members and argue their case.

The board determines qualifications on a case-by-case basis, but we’re probably not going to see K-Mart or Sears on the BIBA list anytime soon.

On the other hand, BIBA does also strive to work with larger businesses that aren’t locally owned to increase their contribution to the Boulder community.

“We do whatever we can to help strengthen the local economy,” says

Johnson. “If we could get IBM to purchase their supplies from our local, independent businesses, that would be great.

Boulder Community Hospital already has a purchasing policy that says they’ll spend a certain amount more to purchase from a local vendor rather than outside [Boulder County]. It’s about educating the community and helping create a little bit more heart between businesses and community members.”

In the future, BIBA has plans to expand their organization and create new, innovative ways to encourage local spending.They are currently working on a number of educational events that bring business owners and residents together in order to create the type of personal connection that will foster healthy community building.

One of the programs Johnson is most excited about is the attempt to create a local currency.

“I’d love to see Boulder adopt some complementary currencies,” says Johnson. “That could be Boulder Bucks.

It could be a loyalty card that gives back to nonprofits — anything that inspires more money to stay local.We’re also looking at the Boulder Community discount card. It’s $15, and when a community memberpurchases one and goes to our website, they get discount incentives.There are also coupons on our website. It’s all driving people to our local, independent businesses.”

In the end, BIBA strives to continue the type of forward-thinking philosophy that the founding members had when they created this groundbreaking organization.

“We’re here for the community,” says Johnson. “This process doesn’t just benefit the business owners; we want to have a positive impact on all of our citizens.”

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ecessions inevitably lead to increased business closures, so it’s tempting to shrug off the collapse of many major retail chains (and independents) in the past year and assume new businesses will occupy their vacant space when the economy regains momentum.

That would be a mistake. As with the collapse of housing prices, the root problem behind many of the retail closures goes far beyond the current downturn, which simply exposed a long-building bubble.

Over the past two decades, U.S. retail square footage has increased at triple the rate of population growth and consumer spending combined. Retail capacity more than doubled between 1990 and 2005 alone, driven overwhelmingly by chainstore proliferation.

Yet, even as Internet sales increased their market share, the retail building frenzy continued — about 140 million square feet of new development was completed last year. As a result, we’re awash in shopping space, with nearly double the area per capita of any other wealthy country (and almost 10 times that of many European nations).

Factor in the rapid decline in consumer spending on credit and the result was seemingly solid chains like Gap, Circuit City, Linens N Things and Foot Locker shuttering hundreds of stores last year. And the problem extends beyond

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Replacing the retail bubble with sustainable local business

by Jeff Milchen

retail; Starbucks, Blockbuster and Bennigan’s did the same.

The International Council on Shopping Centers reports that chain store closures have decreased only slightly since 2008 and predicted nearly 150,000 other, mainly small, independent retail establishments will close this year.

Nationwide, already-strapped municipal budgets are stung by decreasing sales tax revenue and commercial property taxes. Since the average sales tax in Colorado, at 6.4 percent, is well above the national average, its municipalities are hit especially hard.

The deflation of the real estate bubble already has created damage and is ongoing, but states and communities should act promptly to reverse some of the conditions that encouraged the bubble and build a more sustainable economy.While a diverse local economy can absorb the loss of several small businesses, communities dependent on a few large corporations fare much worse.

Economic misconceptions, as well as

speculation, played a huge role in creating our retail bubble. For example, big-box chains inevitably promise to create hundreds of new jobs and bring millions of dollars in new sales tax revenue when lobbying to build a new store.The claims are not only false, but grossly misleading.

Per capita spending on typical big-box goods like hardware, basic clothing or housewares, is a relatively fixed pie.We don’t significantly increase our consumption of socks or toasters just because a new venue is selling them. “New” sales tax proceeds and jobs generally displace jobs and revenue at existing area businesses.

The host community may see a shortterm spike in revenue, but once newly generated public costs like new traffic signals, sewer, water and fire protection are calculated, cities typically experience a net loss. Despite the new receipts accompanying retail sprawl, taxes often rise fastest in communities rapidly expanding their developed area.

A community loses big, however, when a chain displaces sales at an existing independent business.Why? A new chain store typically is a clone of many other units, eliminating the need for local planning and using a minimum of local goods and services. Profits are exported to corporate headquarters, and almost all local jobs are low-skill positions.

In contrast, independent business

owners typically spend much of their profits locally, give back more to the community, and create jobs for local accountants, webmasters, ad agencies and many other higher-skilled positions. In addition to offering greater career potential, these jobs are a training ground for future generations of entrepreneurs.

Studies in multiple states have quantified the “local premium” cities derive from local ownership, showing about 45 percent of each dollar spent at a local independent business returns to the local economy, compared to less than 15 percent of each dollar spent at a chain. So if McGuckin Hardware and Home Depot had, theoretically, equal sales numbers for the year, McGuckin would deliver more than three times the overall economic benefit to the local economy (and create more than 50 percent more jobs).

The current recession has a plus side: it’s sharply increased awareness of hazards that accompany dependence on unsustainable levels of consumption and giant corporations. As a result, interest in “Buy Independent/Local” campaigns, green business initiatives and other strategies to build wealth from within sustainable communities is exploding.

This should not be mistaken for mere backlash against corporate subsidies and exploitation. Citizens are becoming more sophisticated in their understanding of economics and recognizing that directing growth and protecting community character are not obstacles to economic vitality, but effective means to sustain it.

Jeff Milchen is a co-founder of the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA.net), a non-profit organization helping more than 60 community groups sustain locally owned independent business and vital local economies.

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Steps to curb retail blight and build stronger local economies — Encourage community-serving retail and redevelopment of vacant shopping centers by restricting new retail development on the outskirts.

— Ensure that new development is designed to last and be adaptable by mandating high-quality materials and multi-story, mixed-use buildings.This also will use land far more efficiently than single-story box stores with their moats of parking.

— Limit the amount of land zoned for

retail (other than neighborhood-serving business) and the size of big-box stores. Small and mid-sized spaces are easier to re-use and create a more diverse local economy.

— If larges stores are allowed, require bonds sufficient to cover the cost of demolishing or rehabilitating a vacant store.

— Regularly poll local residents and business owners to identify unmet needs and wants and proactively seek

local entrepreneurs to meet them.

This includes manufacturing, service, retail and more.

— Develop mentorship programs and business incubation space to encourage and strengthen new entrepreneurs.

— Require impact fees for new development sufficient to cover new and recurring costs such as road building, traffic control, water and sewer lines, additional police and fire

staff, etc.

— The state should enforce its existing sales tax rules that require online businesses with any tangible connection to Colorado to collect sales taxes, just as brick and mortar stores and in-state businesses do.

This will enable storefront businesses to compete without a huge handicap.

— Eliminate the destructive competition between communities for

retail by negotiating shared sales tax revenue on a population basis.

— Organize a permanent “Buy Independent/Local” campaign or Independent Business Alliance to build a lasting culture of support for independent business, such as the Boulder Independent Business Alliance.

Courtesy of The New Rules Project, which provides tools to help with many of these policy measures.

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n reaction to the many shortcomings of globalization, a worldwide movement emphasizing the preservation and integrity of local economies has been taking place in recent years. Among the many innovations of the “going local” movement is the rebirth of an ancient practice: the use of local currencies. In his book, When Corporations Rule the Earth, David C. Korten notes: “In hundreds of communities in Canada, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and elsewhere, people are creating their own community currencies — known variously as LETs, green, or time dollars — to free themselves from colonization by the global financial system, revitalize their communities, and build economic selfreliance.”

The particular power of currency — a standard monetary unit which serves as a medium of exchange for a given region or country — lies in part in its flexibility and efficiency as a tool of trade.The use of money or currency as a standard of exchange greatly facilitates both simple and complex transactions and can minimize, even eliminate, the need for negotiation altogether, thereby saving time.

Naturally, today’s complex global economy would be inconceivable without national currencies and the exchange rates that “translate” monetary value across borders into other currencies. By contrast, barter can be cumbersome. In barter, the relative worth or value of commodities to be traded has to be negotiated with each new transaction. However, both barter systems and local currencies

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In dollars we don’t trust Communities create local currencies to strengthen local economies

by Joaquin Garcia appear to be increasingly relevant to communities far and near.

The benefits of local currencies are many.They can be employed as advertisement for local business.They may be purchased to ensure the support of local businesses and the consumption of locally produced goods and services; in other words, they can be utilized to keep money from leaving town.They may also be used to “restrict” purchases for the benefit of the community. Ithaca, N.Y., was the first city in the U.S. to develop a widespread local currency, Ithaca HOURS, which has been running since 1991 and has widespread support from the local business community.The system was so successful, in fact, that it helped spawn a health cooperative, aiding Ithaca in controlling medical costs. Madison,Wis., has another successful program, the Madison Hours Cooperative.

While there are several kinds of local currencies currently available in Boulder, the most successful is arguably Boulder Change, developed

by Boulder’s Carriage House Community Table.

The Carriage House is a wideranging resource for the homeless of the Boulder community.Tucked away behind First Congregational Church on Pine Street in downtown Boulder,

When nonprofits go green

o matter how vaunted their particular mission, nonprofits often find themselves expected to fight for noble causes and be environmentally wise at the same time — which, while laudable, nonetheless adds up to an expensive undertaking. However, the chief obstacle to greening for most nonprofits isn’t money, but time.

“Many green ideas actually save money or have no additional costs,” says Andrea Lawless, foster care coordinator for the Longmont Humane Society. “[But most nonprofits] are running on minimal staff and trying to work as hard as they can for the cause they are fighting

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Carriage House provides day shelter and basic services for the homeless and working poor. It also interfaces with local churches to provide meals and shelter for the homeless.Vera Line, director of Human Resources at Boulder’s Carriage House Community Table, describes her organization as “a good community to support the working poor.” And one of Carriage House’s most innovative and successful programs is the local currency, “Boulder Change.”

Boulder Change is a voucher that is issued in one-dollar denominations, and may be used to buy food and services at a variety of local businesses. Among these: Abo’s Pizza, Boulder County Farmer’s Market, Boulder Recreation Centers, Mental Health Center of Boulder County and RTD. The voucher may also be used for the purchase of gasoline.

Even in affluent Boulder, there are many in need.You give change on Pearl Street Mall with all good intentions, thinking that it will go toward a sandwich or a cup of coffee. Not necessarily so.

“You want to help. But is it the best decision to give cash? Just giving cash doesn’t leave you with a good feeling,” Line says.

The restrictive beauty of Boulder Change is that it cannot be used for

the purchase of alcohol or tobacco.

Neither is change provided upon completion of the purchase. By giving Boulder Change to people in need, “one does not support destructive behavior, illegal drugs,” Lines says.

Another program, set to launch on July 1, is Boulder Barter Exchange, created by partners Herschel Goldberg and Boulder Weekly Publisher Stewart Sallo. Boulder Barter Exchange will provide local businesses and professionals an online network where they can barter goods and services with other Exchange members.

“That’s a big benefit of it.You don’t have to find a match for what you hope to sell or purchase,” Goldberg says.

The network will enable businesses owners to obtain the goods and services they need without having to buy those goods or services with cash, he says.

“It conserves cash and improves cash flow, and also it will build a community of people,” he says. “Typically when you barter for something you have a much higher degree of interaction with the person you’re bartering with.”

And building community is one of the best things that local currencies and barter systems provide — something money truly can’t buy.

For more information about Carriage House, go to www.BoulderCarriageHouse.org, or call 303442-8300. For more information on Ithaca HOURS, go to www.ithacahours.com. For more information about Boulder Barter Exchange, go to www.boulderbarter.com.

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“It eliminates the need to reinvent the wheel,” she says.“Anyone I talked to was happy to share any ideas that helped them.Aspen Meadow Veterinary Clinic even gave me and two other staff members a tour of their amazing green facility.”

In fact, a Culture of Meeting, which often creates gridlock in profit-minded corporations, can actually be an advantage for nonprofits looking to maximize people power. Just this year, the LHS formed its Green Committee, on which Lawless serves.The committee’s goal is “to reduce the shelter’s impact on our environ-

Pooling resources helps make the job easier

by Jim Lillie for.To add yet another cause to fight for can seem overwhelming.”

The LHS tackled the problem of using staff and volunteer time efficiently by doing themselves what they’ve come to expect of others:They asked for help, in this case from other nonprofits, something Lawless highly recommends for groups regardless of the number of people involved.

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he Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Boulder County is a vibrant, multi-faceted, community-centered nonprofit organization devoted to helping seniors lead productive lives throughout their retirement years. In 1971, RSVP was created by the Nixon Administration to the end of providing opportunities for seniors to volunteer in their communities, and to this day, the organization maintains its viability in cities throughout the United States. But what makes RSVP of Boulder County particularly distinctive is that it has gone beyond the original national mandate and has returned the favor to seniors in need.

Doug Davis, marketing and communications director of Boulder County RSVP, has observed that his organization “always seems to be at the cusp.”

True to its spirit of innovation, Boulder County RSVP has taken on a broad range of “safety net services” for seniors in recent years. One such program is “Carry out Caravan,” comprised of volunteers who shop for seniors and disabled adults. RSVP also provides a service whereby volunteers can provide visits over the phone or at home.

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RSVP helps seniors go green “Seniors and Law Together” (or S.A.L.T.) is a consortium of law enforcement personnel and RSVP volunteers; the consortium helps to keep seniors aware of scam artists, identity theft and safety issues. Another program, “Medical Mobility,” provides transportation for medical appointments. And yet another program — Fix it Services — provides minor home repairs, including grab bar installation.

However, one of RSVP’s most innovative contributions to Boulder County communities is the Energy Kit Program, a project in partnership with Longs Peak Energy Conservation. (It should be men-

tioned that it was a senior who first saw the need for such a kit. As Davis says, “RSVP reacts quickly to needs.”)

The Energy Conservation Kit aims to conserve two precious resources: water and energy. Because the consumption of electricity is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Boulder, the kit is a particularly important contribution to both resource conservation and clean air.

Richard Varnes, director of the RSVP Fix-it Program, says, “The kits will provide RSVP with not only new clients and volunteers, but also bring light to an

important issue facing all residents in Boulder County.”

As of June 2009, hundreds of energy kits have been distributed.The entire Energy Conservation Kit is comprised of the following items: 10 13-watt compact florescent bulbs (CFL) 6 20-watt CFLs a stationary 2.0 gallon per minute (gpm) low-flow showerhead a hand-held 2.0 gpm low flow showerhead a kitchen/bathroom faucet aerator a collapsible clothes drying rack a retractable clothesline with pins a shower flow metering bag a reusable kit bag an 8-page energy-saving Information booklet RSVP greatly appreciates the support of the Boulder community, and volunteers — seniors and non-seniors alike — are always welcome.

“We are sustained by our volunteers,” Davis says.“The more help the better.”

For more information on the Retired Senior Volunteer Program go to www.rsvpboulder.org, or send an e-mail to rsvp@rsvpboulder.org.

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system in the building.

While using energy efficiently and conserving natural resources have been the hallmark of recent greening trends, some nonprofits have been leading the way in other areas for decades, if not centuries, longer, according to John Boyle, director of communication for Calvary Bible Church.

“Churches are really great at taking resources and recycling them in ways that we might not think of as recycling,” says Boyle.

Running a clothing closet, for instance, where one person’s castoffs are passed along to someone else, can help conserve natural resources, while also creating a sense of community. So can setting aside a large swath of land, as Calvary did with a plot

adjacent to its North Boulder campus, for something other than space to park or play — or to use as a really cool looking, curb appeal-enhancing setback.

“We saw a need for a community garden, and we now have 20 families planting vegetables there in exchange for donating a percentage of their yield to a local food bank,” says Boyle.

And, as is the case with a lot of local houses of worship, Calvary does its best to ensure that its space is in use more than just one day a week.

Groups as varied as a local homeowner’s association, the Boulder Police Department and Boulder Community Hospital all make use of the facility, often in the same week. True, some outside groups might not pay a fee to

offset energy costs associated with using Calvary’s space, but the church still sees the arrangement as a winwin.

“We want our building to be an asset to the community,” says Boyle.

“We want to make sure we’re being good stewards of the resources that God has given us.”

LHS’s Lawless adds, “Luckily, Boulder County is already a very environmentally conscious community, so it’s easy to find other organizations that are incorporating green ideas into their daily operation. No matter what the cause, people working for nonprofits are working toward a better community, and becoming green strengthens their cause.”

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ment by reducing the amount of resources we use and trying to be as efficient as possible.” To its credit, the LHS was already off to a good start, having accomplished a recent remodel to its Nelson Road facility by using highly recyclable steel framing and structural members instead of wood, as well as installing energy-efficient, computer-controlled lighting throughout the building, including exterior lights set to timers rigged to adjust to the exact time of sunrise and sunset every day. Energy recovery systems were installed on all of the kennel and public area HVAC systems. All litter used for the cats is made of biodegradable pine (rather than clay) and a special, newly installed computer system can immediately adjust the temperature for any

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The Salvation Army 1701 33rd St. / 303-939-8502 Founded in 1852, Salvation Army is an international Christian movement that’s mission is to meet human needs without discrimination.We’re also an organization that values being green: Our warehouse is equipped to recycle all "non-saleable" goods and works with a vast array of specialty recyclers for wood, cardboard, electronics, computers, etc. Excess clothing is bailed and sold to vendors who can distribute clothes to other countries. Salvation army grows fresh produce in dozens of gardens in cities nationwide to help build strong community networks while minimizing the army’s reliance on monetary and food donations to feed those in need. www.salvationarmy.org

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Partners Mentoring Program 1430 Nelson Rd., Ste. 206, Longmont 303-772-1411 Partners Mentoring Program is a nonprofit youth mentoring agency that serves all of Boulder and Broomfield counties and Southwest Weld County communities.We match needing youth with caring adult mentors who agree to spend time together each week for at least one year.These “Partnerships” between our Senior Partners (adult mentors) and Junior Partners (youth) build selfesteem, self-respect, motivation and responsibility in the child.We are always looking for volunteers and businesses to help in any way they can. www.bcpartners.org

The Cup 1521 Pearl St. / 303-449-5173 We try to do good things at The Cup. We buy fair trade, organic and socially responsible coffee from Conscious Coffees.We encourage sustainable practices by offering ceramic mugs, compost/recycle facilities and are conscious of our impact on the environment.The Cup offers homemade pastries, bagel sandwiches, cookies and quiche! Drop by and enjoy the free wireless Internet, the quiet meeting room and the sophisticated and friendly atmosphere! www.thecupboulder.com

Rapid Refill Ink and Toner of Boulder 2525 Arapahoe Ave., #C4, In the Village Shopping Center / 303-443-4651 At Rapid Refill, being “green” is at the very center of what we do.The Boulder store collects used, empty inkjet and toner cartridges and prevents them from being dumped in landfills. Our eco-friendly store is primarily built from recycled products.There’s never a wait to refill a cartridge because we have the most popular ones in stock with a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. Our friendly mascot, Max the Old English Sheepdog, offers free endangered species coloring books for kids. boulderrapidrefill@gmail.com

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2065 30th St. / 303-402-0122 The Drum Shop offers drums and percussion instruments from the world over and everything a working drummer could desire.The Drum Shop is also the home of Tribes Custom Drums, a Boulder company that voluntarily went green in 1998.Tribes converted to water-base finishes to help eliminate the release of toxic particulates into our atmosphere that chemical based polyester finishing processes create. We appreciate and support each and every Boulderite who makes an effort to be cleaner and greener. Go solar/go wind! www.tribesdrums.com

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Snarf’s A good sandwich is complicated business — it involves making sure ingredients are fresh, the layers are proportioned and any sauces add kick without drenching the bread into mushy grossness.With all of these factors, Snarf’s succeeds and the sandwiches hit the spot. Snarf’s is happy to navigate busy Boulder streets to deliver sandwiches to your home or business.

Locally owned, zero waste and PACE Certified. five locations in Colorado. www.eatsnarfs.com

Locations in Boulder & Superior Some things are just no brainers, like knowing you can always find a lot of organic food at Whole Foods.We offer you the biggest and best choice we possibly can because it’s an important part — perhaps the most important part — of our commitment to you and the planet. Choosing organic supports farmers and producers who believe in good health, quality foods and earthfriendly sustainable agricultural practices.And that’s good for everyone, from the farm worker to the planet to your family — and future generations, too. www.wholefoodsmarket.com

1930 Central Ave., Ste. E / 303-665-6683 High on anyone’s list of stressful life events is moving all your belongings from one location to another. For 20 years,The Moving Connection has been making the process as smooth, safe and worry-free as possible.We offer a full range of moving services, including storage and packing materials. Fully licensed and insured, we are locally owned and operated. Over the years, we’ve earned a reputation for quality, reliable service, experienced staff and competitive rates. www.movingconnection.com

2067 30th St. / 303-449-3177 Environmental Leadership. In 1997, Kawai became the first in the piano industry to receive ISO 14001 — the world’s foremost certification for excellence in environmental management.The ISO 14001 recognizes exceptional achievement in reforestation, energy conservation, waste reduction and natural resource preservation.This unceasing pursuit of environmental excellence is an integral part of Kawai’s commitment to the future — and to our world. www.bakerspianocenter.com

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Archetypal Dreamwork 132 Main St.,Montpelier,Vt./ 802-229-4785 info@northofeden.com Archetypal Dreamwork is a radical return to the core truth of your dream. North of Eden offers one-on-one therapy (available via phone), retreats and long-distance courses/programs at The Center for Archetypal Dreamwork.To find out more, submit a dream free at our website and a dreamwork therapist will respond to your dream. Join our online free Web seminar,“An Introduction to Archetypal Dreamwork,” June 29, 6-8 p.m. EST.Archetypal Dreamwork books: The Deep Well Tapes:The Secret of the Pomegranate andThe Dee Well Tapes: Sex, Trauma and Conjunctio by Marc Bregman with Christa Lancaster’s Vessel.

And The History of Last Night’s Dream by Rodger Kamenetz as featured on Oprah’s Soul Series. www.northofeden.com

North of Eden 802-229-4785 / www.northofeden.com North of Eden offers one-on-one therapy (available via phone), Dreamwork Retreats in Northern Vermont and long-distance courses and programs at The Center for Archetypal Dreamwork.To find out more: Submit a dream free at our website, and one of our trained therapists will respond directly to your dream. Join our online free web seminar,“An Introduction to Archetypal Dreamwork,” June 29, 6-8 p.m. EST.

Young Dentistry For Children 1056 S. 88th St., Loiusville 303-604-0710 905 W. 124th Ave.,Westminster 303-280-9036 The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children receive their first dental exam by 12 months because 90 percent of all decay is preventable! Young Dentistry for Children has partnered with parents for more than 20 years to educate and reduce the risk of cavities. Our board-certified pediatric dentists provide initial examinations free of charge for children 18 months and younger.Visit our website (www.youngdentistryforchildren.com) to learn more about us and see what we’re doing to “green” our offices, including paperless charting, digital xrays and solar panels for our Louisville office. Call for an appointment at either of our two offices. www.youngdentistryforchildren.com

Blue Valley Energy, LLC 3075 75th St. / 303-993-2645 Our mission is to reduce a building’s heating, cooling and hot water energy use by 50-80 percent and help our clients make well-informed decisions about their energy consumption. Our specialties include geothermal heat pumps, premium duct systems and hydronic floor heating.We provide the following services for domestic home and small business marketplace: design and installation of geothermal heating/cooling systems and other very high efficiency HVAC systems; analysis of heating and cooling efficiency, comfort and indoor air-quality problems. www.bluevalleyenergy.com

Lightly Treading 4303 Brighton Blvd., Building 3, Denver / 303-733-3078 Our goal at Lightly Treading is to educate homeowners, builders, building science professionals and community members about energy efficiency and improved comfort in new and existing homes.We do this by offering energy audits, HERS Ratings, energy-efficiency workshops, training certifications and system specific diagnostic testing. Call 303-733-3078 today to find out more about our exciting programs, or visit our website at www.lightlytreading.com. www.lightlytreading.com

CU Continuing Education

Direct Drive Service

Feather Thy Nest

Sustainable Practices Program,The Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, CU-Boulder 1505 University Ave. / 303-492-5148 CU-Boulder’s Sustainable Practices Program enters its fourth year of offering short courses in green and natural building, renewable energy, conservation and efficiency all taught by world-class experts in sustainability. This year we’ll roll out our first online courses and expand into climate literacy education and sustainability management.

Take courses individually, or earn the non-credit Sustainable Practices certificate.Visit us on the Web to check out the latest opportunities and join our online community. conted.colorado.edu/sustainable

4246 Lee Hill Rd. / 303-546-0448 The OASys® Air Conditioner is a new highefficiency 2-Stage system (also known as direct-indirect) which works by utilizing a direct media, as well as an indirect heat exchanger, thereby creating very cool air with less humidity than a standard cooler. Cooling for only 50 cents per day — only the OASys® NOW qualifies for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 30 percent ($1,500) tax credit.That plus Xcel Energy’s $500 rebate makes this cooler almost half price! www.directdriveservice.com

1825 Pearl St. / 720-406-8781 Open since May of 2004, Feather thy Nest is a unique consignment store with more than 3,700 square feet of furniture, antiques, collectibles, home décor, garden accessories and much more.

The staff is constantly on the lookout for great items and the inventory changes daily. Located just three blocks from the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Feather Thy Nest is a locally owned green business that is recycling and finding new homes for their gently used and consigned merchandise. www.featherthynestboulder.com

Red Aspen Herbs & Acupuncture

Thorne Ecological Institute

1909 Broadway, Ste. 300 / 303-819-1518 Red Aspen Herbs & Acupuncture is located in the heart of downtown Boulder.The practitioner, Sheila Liewald, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified Chinese herbalist. Red Aspen also has a complete inhouse herbal pharmacy and offers Acutonics therapy for the needle shy.Treatable conditions are insomnia, any pain, stress, anxiety — the list goes on.They aim to make Chinese medicine make sense to you for your health! In 2009, Boulder Weekly readers voted Red Aspen Best Alternative Health Practitioner! www.ahamedicine.com

1466 N. 63rd St. / 303-499-3647 Would you like one of our enthusiastic environmental educators to visit your class? Our in-school program, Project BEAR (Building Environmental Awareness and Respect), was created to serve a wider range of Colorado’s youth. Project BEAR incorporates natural science with hands-on activities to create fun, educational experiences that meet specific science and renewable energy curricula needs.We can custom tailor the theme, explore a local ecosystem on a guided field trip, or the teacher can choose one of our established programs. www.thorne-eco.org

Sturtz & Copeland 2851 Valmont Rd. / 303-442-6663 Boulder’s best and largest florists and garden center, Sturtz and Copeland is regularly recognized as the best Florist and Greenhouse in the Boulder area and has maintained a tradition of quality customer service along with a knowledgeable staff always willing to help.

Along with professional floral arrangements, a wide selection of annuals and perennials, a year-round greenhouse stocked with indoor plants, Sturtz and Copeland has recently added a card and stationery section. www.sturtzandcopeland.com

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rom dairies to organic body products to home-build(BGBG)= Boulder ing supplies, Boulder Green Builders Guild County is fortunate to have not only a wide vari(CSA) = Community ety of local businesses, but Supported also so many that operate Agriculture with environmental standards in mind.With such a (BIBA) = Boulder wealth of local options, resiIndependent dents have virtually no need Business Alliance to go beyond the county lines in order to find all of their eco-friendly goods and services.To help you navigate these businesses, we’ve provided the following list of businesses, industries, farms and resources for living a more sustainable life.

This catalog is broken into sections to help you find your way to what you’re looking for.These include food, sustainability and local economy, with a variety of subsections.

We’ve included each member of the Boulder Independent Business Alliance, our local collaborative organization of community businesses that are not only locally owned, but also independent in nature.

We hope you find this list to be an informative and comprehensive guide.We also encourage you to support the businesses within it in order to make our community a vibrant example of what a green and locally focused city can be. Supporting a solid local economy not only redirects money back into the community, but promotes a sustainable lifestyle by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions.

We believe that this list will be an extremely helpful resource for our readers, but, as always, we welcome your suggestions for making the next edition of Boulderganic even better. Enjoy.

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Bakeries & Breads

Breadworks Bakery & Cafe 2644 N. Broadway / 303-444-5667 www.breadworks.net Fiona’s Granola 303-415-1121 www.fionasgranola.com The Little Fig Baking Co. 950 Elgin Ave., Longmont / 303-684-6480 www.littlefigbaking.com Outrageous Baking Co. 303-449-4632 www.outrageousbakingco.vpweb.com

Beer, Wine & Mead

Augustina’s Winery 4715 N. Broadway, Unit B3 / 303-545-2047 www.winechick.biz Avery Brewing Company 5763 Arapahoe Ave., #E / 303-4404324 www.averybrewing.com BookCliff Vineyards Inc. 1501 Lee Hill Rd., #17 / 303-499-9463 www.bookcliffvineyards.com Boulder Beer Company (BIBA) 2880 Wilderness Pl. / 303-444-8448 www.boulderbeer.com

Rudi’s Organic Bakery 3300 Walnut St., Unit C / 303-447-0495 www.rudisorganicbakery.com

Boulder Creek Winery 6440 Odell Place / 303-516-9031 www.bouldercreekwine.com

Shamane’s Bake Shoppe 2825 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 800 / 303-417-9338 www.shamanesbakeshoppe.com

Left Hand Brewing Company 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont / 303-772-0258 www.lefthandbrewing.com

Spruce Confections 767 Pearl St. / 303-449-6773

Liquor Mart (BIBA) 1750 15th St. / 303-449-3374 www.liquormart.com

Two Moms in the Raw 1370 Miners Dr., Ste. 108, Lafayette 720-221-8555 2momsintheraw.com

Medovina Mead Niwot / 303-845-3090 www.medovina.com

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www.celestialseasonings.com Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery 1535 Pearl St. / 303-546-0886 www.mountainsunpub.com New Belgium Brewing Company 500 Linden St., Fort Collins / 970-221-0524 www.newbelgium.com Pumphouse Brewery 540 Main St., Longmont / 303-702-0881 www.pumphousebrewery.com Redstone Meadery 4700 Pearl St., Unit 2A / 720-406-1215 www.redstonemeadery.com Southern Sun Pub & Brewery 627 S. Broadway / 303-543-0886 www.mountainsunpub.com Twisted Pine Brewing Company 3201 Walnut St. / 303-786-9270 www.twistedpinebrewing.com Upslope Brewing Company 1501 Lee Hill Rd. / 303-960-8494 www.upslopebrewing.com Walnut Brewery 1123 Walnut St. / 303-447-1345 www.walnutbrewery.com Coffee & Tea

Bhakti Chai 875 9th St. / 303-484-8770 www.bhaktichai.com

Conscious Coffees (BIBA) 5403 Western Ave., Ste. B / 1-800-365-8616 www.consciouscoffees.com Espress-oh (BIBA) 1000 Canyon Blvd. / 303-444-1876

4919 N. Broadway, #35 / 303-444-3114 www.velocecoffee.com The Village Coffee Shop 1605 Folsom St. / 303-442-9689 villagecoffeeshopboulder.com Cooking Schools

Espresso Roma 1101 13th St. / 303-442-5011 www.espressoroma.com

Bauman College 1128 Pine St. / 707-795-1284 www.baumancollege.org

Folsom Street Coffee Company 1795 Folsom St. / 303-440-8808 www.folsomstreetcoffee.com

Culinary School of the Rockies 637 S Broadway St # H / 303-494-7988 www.culinaryschoolrockies.com

The Cup Espresso Cafe 1521 Pearl St. / 303-449-5173 www.thecupboulder.com The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse 1709 Pearl St. / 303-440-4628 www.thelaughinggoat.com Pekoe Sip House (BIBA) 1225 Alpine Ave. / 303-444-5953 www.pekoesiphouse.com Silver Canyon Coffee 5601 N. Broadway / 303-449-2243 www.silvercanyoncoffee.com The Stone Cup Cafe & Gallery 442 High St., Lyons / 303-823-2345 www.thestonecup.com The Tea Spot (BIBA) 4699 Nautilus Ct. South, Ste. 403 303-444-8324 theteaspot.com

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse 1770 13th St. / 303-442-4993 www.boulderteahouse.com

Trident 940 Pearl St. / 303-443-3133 www.tridentcafe.com

Caffe Sole (BIBA) 637 S. Broadway / 303-499-2985 www.caffesole.com

The Unseen Bean 2052 Broadway / 303-447-2326 www.theunseenbean.com

Celestial Seasonings 4600 Sleepytime Dr. / 303-530-5300

Veloce Coffee Company Inc. (BIBA)

The School of Natural Cookery Boulder / 303-444-8068 www.naturalcookery.com Dairy & Eggs

Coyote Creek 10522 N. 65th St., Longmont / 303-772-3272 Goldthwaite Nubians (raw goat milk) 8912 Arapahoe Rd. / 720-560-8501 goldthwaite-nubians.tripod.com Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy 1121 Colorado Ave., Ste A, Longmont / 303-494-8714 www.haystackgoatcheese.com High Country Caprine 11455 County Rd. 17, Longmont / 970-785-6162 Longmont Dairy Farm Inc. 920 Coffman St., Longmont / 720-204-1229 www.longmontdairy.com MouCo Cheese Company Inc. 1401 Duff Dr. #300, Fort Collins (sells at the Boulder County Farmers’ Market) / 970-498-0107 www.mouco.com

Nest Fresh Eggs (Cyd’s Nest Fresh Eggs) 5023 120th Ave. #276, Broomfield / 303-294-9740 www.nestfresh.com Rancho de Pollo 10138 Arapahoe Rd., Lafayette / 303-604-1959 Royal Crest Dairy 800 Weaver Park Rd., Longmont / 888-226-6455 www.royalcrestdairy.com Windsor Dairy 6427 Weld County Rd. 68.5,Windsor 970-674-0571 www.windsordairy.com Farmers’ Markets

Boulder County Farmers’ Market (BIBA) 13th Street between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard / 303-910-2236 www.boulderfarmers.org Erie Farmers’ Market 515 Briggs St., Erie Arvada Farmers’ Market 57th Street and Old Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada / 303-420-6100 www.arvadafarmersmarket.com Lafayette Farmers’ Market 309 S. Public Rd., Lafayette / 303-332-5007 www.lafayette-farmers-market.com Longmont Farmers’ Market Boulder County Fairgrounds Hover Road and Boston Avenue, Longmont 303-910-2236 www.boulderfarmers.com Louisville Farmers’ Market 824 Front St., Louisville / 303-902-2451 www.farmersmarketlouis.com

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Loveland Farmers’ Market N. Garfield Avenue, Loveland / 970-495-4889 www.fortnet.org/market Market Fresh at Twenty Ninth Street Twenty Ninth Street Mall / 303-819-7980 www.thefruitstand.net Niwot Farmers’ and Flea Market Cottonwood Square, Niwot / 303-652-1343 www.niwot.com Grocers

The Colorado Cupboard 2001 N. Main St., Longmont / 303-485-0605 www.thecoloradocupboard.com Herb’s Meats & Specialty Foods 2530 Baseline Rd. / 303-499-8166 www.herbsmeats.com Ideal Market 1275 Alpine Ave. / 303-443-1354 www.wholefoodsmarket.com Lucky’s Market 3960 Broadway / 303-444-0215 www.luckysmarket.com Mountain People’s Co-op 26 E. First St., Nederland / 303-258-7500 Niwot Market 7980 Niwot Rd., Niwot / 303-652-0919 www.niwotmarket.com Steamboat Mountain Natural Foods 454 Main St., Lyons / 303-823-9444 Sunflower Farmers’ Market 2525 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-449-0777

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Upcoming BIBA events and info: July 4-11: LocalFest — Creating a Sustainable Community This is a weeklong Local Independents campaign that will educate the public and open up lines of communication.

The final event will occur on July 11 in front of the County Courthouse on the Pearl Street mall.

There will be panels comprised of local leaders discussing the following topics: Local Business (1 p.m.), Local Media (2 p.m.), Local Food (3 p.m.) and Local Transportation (4 p.m.).

Nov. 21 (date subject to change): 2nd Annual Cornucopia of Local This is an indoor/outdoor Farmers’ Market and social event.

There will be panels presented by local business owners and community members on a variety of topics.

Last year’s event featured local food, live music and activities for the kids.

the criteria for the Flexible Rebate Incentive Program.This program would require eligible primary employers (companies that receive the majority of their revenues from outside Boulder County) to comply with sustainability guidelines. BIBA would also like to encourage these companies to purchase a minimum of 25 percent of their goods and services from businesses located in Boulder.

American Independent Business Alliance After helping start the first ever Independent Business Alliance in Boulder, Jennifer Rockne and Jeff Milchen went on to found AMIBA, which unites IBAs all across the country.They continue to defend local businesses against corporate institutions. For further information, go to amiba.net.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Farmers’ Market BIBA will have a table at the Farmers’ Market (Broadway and Walnut) on certain Wednesdays and Fridays through September. Stop by their table and say hello.

Business Alliance of Local Living Economies The local-economy movement has become a powerful force throughout North America.

“BALLE is the world’s fastest growing network of sustainable businesses committed to building local economies and transforming the community economic-development field. BALLE is comprised of 65 local networks of independent businesses in a variety of locales across the U.S. and Canada and represents more than 20,000 entrepreneurs.” Read more at www.livingeconomies.org

Buying in Boulder BIBA is also currently working with the city of Boulder to create

BIBA is located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave., #E4-121, 720-565-3854, www.boulderindependentbusiness.org.

Third Wednesday of every month: BIBA Gets Happy BIBA Gets Happy is an opportunity for the community to connect with BIBA and learn how they can be involved in creating a sustainable, independent Boulder.

www.sfmarkets.com Vitamin Cottage 2355 30th St. / 303-402-1400 1739 N. Main St., Longmont / 303-684-8200 100 W. South Boulder Rd., Lafayette 202-926-1600 www.vitamincottage.com Whole Foods Market

Several locations in Boulder County. www.wholefoodsmarket.com Growers, Farms & CSAS

Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce (CSA) 10145 Oxford Rd., Longmont / 303-485-7818 www.eatabbo.org

Behrmann Farm 8110 Ouray Dr., Longmont / 303-442-3257 Beyond Organic Farm/ InnovaAg L.L.C. 5163 Independence Rd., / 303-516-1204 www.beyondorganicfarm.com Black Cat Farm Monarch Fields, Niwot / 303-444-5500 www.blackcatfarm.org Blacksmith Ridge Farm (CSA) 5093 Nelson Rd., Longmont / 303-678-0399 Blue Ribbon Farm 10147 Hover Rd., Longmont / 303-774-7717 www.blueribbonfarm247.com Boulder Altan Alma Organic Farm 6321 Arapahoe St. / 303-437-1288 www.ezsprout.net C&R Farms 3620 F Rd., Palisade (sells at the Longmont Farmers’ Market / 670-986-0321) www.candrfarms.com Colorado MountainView Lavender 5100 N. 109th St., Longmont / 303-459-4560 www.coloradomountainviewlavender.com Community Roots (CSA) 30 S. 31st St. / 303-499-0866 www.communityrootsboulder. com Cottonwood Farms 1535 N. 75th St. / 720-890-4766 www.cottonwoodfarms.com ¡Cultiva! Youth Project of

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Growing Gardens (CSA) 3198 N. Broadway / 303-413-7248 www.growinggardens.org

Munson Farm 75th Street and Valmont Road / 720-971-8847 www.munsonfarm.com

Cure Organic Farms (CSA) 7416 Valmont Rd. / 303-666-6397 www.cureorganicfarm.com

New Moon Farms (CSA) 3298 95th St., / 303 440-6881 www.newmoonfarms.com

Cresset Community Farm 503 S. Country Rd. 1, Loveland / 970-278-0499 www.cressetcommunityfarm.com Dick Tanaka Farm 1000 Highway 287, Longmont / 303-587-4749

Ollin Farms 8627 N. 95th St., Longmont / 303-717-9483 www.ollinfarms.com The Farm at Sunrise Ranch

Osborn Farm 1230 S. Boise Ave., Loveland / 970-669-4407 www.osbornfarm.com

Dragonfly Farm 6327 Valmont Rd. / 303-546-9638 EarthStar Farm/Divine Farmer Herbals 138 Wildcat Ln. / 303-444-2357 www.divinefarmer.com Ela Family Farms/Silver Spruce Orchards 30753 L Rd., Hotchkiss (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-872-3488 www.elafamilyfarms.com The Farm at Sunrise Ranch 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd., Loveland / 970-679-4330 www.sunriseranch.org Farmer John’s Rt. 2 3889 75th St., / 303-440-0750 www.angelfire.com/co/FarmerJohn Far Out Gardens Erie / 303-828-4650 www.faroutgardens.com First Fruits Organic Farms 40565 O Rd., Paonia (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-527-6122 The Fresh Herb Company

4114 Oxford Rd., Longmont / 303-449-5994 Grant Family Farms (CSA) 1020 WCR 72,Wellington / 970-568-7654 www.grantfarms.com Growing Gardens 3198 N. Broadway / 303-413-7248 www.growinggardens.org Hazel Dell Mushrooms 3925 E. County Rd. 32, Fort Collins (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-226-0978 www.hazeldellmushrooms.com HeartEye Village (CSA) 10364 Arapahoe Rd., Lafayette / 303-665-6309 www.hearteyevillagecsa.com Huckleberry Farms 3796 N. 63rd St. / 303-665-5512 www.thehuckleberryfarms.com Isabelle Farm 10029 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette / 303-817-6824

www.isabellefarm.com Jay Hill Farm 5367 Jay Rd. / 303-581-0917 www.jayhillfarm.com Leistikow Farms 9780 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette / 303-926-6973 McConnell’s Greenhouse 9849 Isabelle Rd., Lafayette / 303-665-6119 Miller Farms (CSA) 9040 HWY 66, Platteville (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-785-6133 www.millerfarms.net Monroe Organic Farms (CSA) 25525 Weld County Rd. 48, Kersey (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-284-7941 www.monroefarm.com Morton’s Orchard 3651 E 1/2 Rd., Palisade (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-464-7854 www.mortonsorchards.com

Oxford Gardens 3657 Hazelwood Ct. / 303-817-9676 www.oxfordgardensboulder.com Pachamama Organic Farm (CSA) 10771 N. 49th St., Longmont / 303-776-1924 www.pachamamafarm.com Pastures of Plenty 4039 Ogallala Rd., Longmont / 303-447-8900 www.bigbangcatering.com/pastures_plenty.htm Pots (Henderson Farm) 3500 Copper St. / 303-444-6288 Purple Hippo Botanicals 1001 Sagebrush Wy., Louisville / 303-666-6103 www.purplehippobot.com Rancho Durazno (CSA) 3940 G 2/10 Rd., Palisade (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) www.ranchodurazno.com R.A.S. Farm 756 County Rd. 216, Durango

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(sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-259-9546 www.rasfarms.com Red Wagon Organic Farm 95th Street and Arapahoe Road www.redwagonorganicfarm.com Rock Creek Farm 2005 S. 112th St., Broomfield / 303-465-9565 www.rockcreekfarm.com Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Patch 9057 Ute Hwy., Longmont / 303-684-0087 www.rockymtnpumpkinranch.com Scofield Fruits, LLC 1821 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland / 970-622-8228 www.scofieldfruits.com

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Backyard Bees, L.L.C. 4915 Qualla Dr. / 303-494-6378 www.backyardbees.com Bukor Honey 433 Judson St., Longmont / 303-772-4918 Madhava 4689 Ute Rd., Longmont / 303-444-7999 www.madhavahoney.com Niwot Honey Farm Niwot / 303-652-2266 Whiteside Honey Company 3609 Catalpa Ct., Loveland / 970-663-2486 Ice Cream

Stonebridge Farm (CSA) 5169 Ute Hwy., Longmont / 303-823-0975 www.stonebridgefarmcsa.com 2R’s Farm 19361 Hwy. 60, Platteville (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-737-2689 www.2rsfarm.com Ute Trail Greenhouse 5555 Ute Hwy., Longmont / 303-823-6315 www.utetrail.com

Boulder Ice Cream 1111 13th St. / 303-449-9310 www.bouldericecream.com Bliss Organic Ice Cream 2425 Canyon Blvd. / 303-443-9596 Glacier Homemade Ice Cream Several locations in Boulder County www.glacierhomemadeicecream.com Meat & Poultry

Weebee Farms 5933 Galatia Rd., Longmont weebeefarms.blogspot.com YA YA Farm & Orchard 6914 Ute Hwy., Longmont / 303-485-5585 www.yayafarmorchard.com Zweck’s Fresh Vegetables & Flowers 10901 Airport Rd., Longmont / 303-776-1171

The B Bar S Ranches 282 Twin Sisters Rd., Nederland / 303-442-1995 www.bbarsranch.com Circle Arrow Longhorns 3811 Road 9, Harrisburg, NE (free delivery in Boulder County) / 720-300-2892 www.circlearrowlonghorns.com

Company 4791 Jay Rd. / 303-449-8632 www.naturalbeef.com

Boulder Popcorn 720-375-2006 www.boulderpopcorn.com

Good Medicine Sheep Ranch 996 Colard Ln., Lyons / 303-823-5873 www.goodmedicinesheepranch.com

Boulder Soup Works 2510 47th St., Unit B / 303-530-0470 www.bouldersoupworks.com

Honeyacre Enterprises 8052 County Rd. 1, Wiggins (sells at the Longmont Farmers’ Market) / 970-483-5233 www.honeyacre.com Long Family Farms 25480 County Rd. 80, Eaton (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-454-2977 www.longfamilyfarms.com Natural Homestead Beef Silva’s Highlands, Erie / 303-818-6564 Natural Lamb Co-op 5203 WCR 18, Loveland / 970-635-0885 www.naturallambcoop.com Northern Colorado Poultry 18920 Weld County Rd., Nunn (sells at the Boulder Farmers’ Market) / 970-231-9706 www.northerncoloradopoultry.com Rocky Plains Quality Meats 207 S.Washington Ave., Loveland 970-667-3112 www.rockyplains.com Rocking K Natural Beef Eaton / 970-454-3691 Wisdom’s Natural Poultry 44686 County Rd. 4, Haxtun (sells at the Longmont Farmers’ Market) / 970-774-7492 wisdomsnaturalpoultry.com Local Food Retailers

Colorado’s Best Beef

Chocolove Boulder / 303-786-7888 www.chocolove.com Eco Alaska Seafoods Boulder / 303-828-8377 ecoalaskaseafoods.com Infinitea Kombucha Boulder / 303-258-7373 www.infiniteakombucha.com Golden Organics 4941 Allison St., Units 1-4 Arvada / 303-456-5616 www.goldenorganics.net GoodBelly / NextFoods Boulder www.goodbelly.com Horizon Organic / WhiteWave Foods 12002 Airport Way, Broomfield / 303-635-4000 www.horizonorganic.com Justin’s Nut Butter 409 Spruce St. / 303-449-9559 www.justinsnutbutter.com Olomomo Nut Company Boulder / 303-475-4827 www.olomomo.com The Organic Dish (BIBA) 2690 28th St., Ste. F / 303-440-3828 www.theorganicdish.com PepPod 845 Walnut St. / 303-289-8655 www.peppod.com Ravenous Chocolate 99 Euclid Ave. / 203-502-3099

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Alice’s Restaurant 3371 Gold Lake Rd.,Ward / 303-459-3544 www.goldlake.com/resortcuisine.php

Silk Soymilk / WhiteWave Foods 12002 Airport Wy., Broomfield / 303-635-4000 www.silksoymilk..com Sister’s Pantry Lyons / 303-823-6968 www.sisterspantry.com Local Restaurants

Alba 2480 Canyon Blvd. / 303-938-8800 www.albaboulder.com Arugula Bar e Ristorante 2785 Iris Ave. / 303-443-5100 www.arugularistorante.com 14th Street Bar and Grill 1400 Pearl St. / 303-444 5854 www.14thstreetbarandgrill.com A Spice of Life Catering 6333 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-443-4049 www.aspiceoflife.com Aji 1601 Pearl St. / 303-442-3464

The B-Side Lounge 2017 13th St. / 303-473-9463 www.thebsidelounge.com Bácaro Venetian Taverna (BIBA) 921 Pearl St. / 303-444-4888 www.bacaro.com Beau Jo’s Pizza 2690 Baseline Rd. / 303-554-5312 www.beaujos.com Big Bang Catering 40439 Ogallala Rd., Longmont / 303-440-7103 www.bigbangcatering.com Black Cat Bistro 1964 13th St. / 303-444-9110 www.blackcatboulder.com Boulder Café 1247 Pearl St. / 303-444-4884 The Boulder Draft House 2027 13th St. / 303-440-5858 www.boulderdrafthouse.com

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Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse 1770 13th St. / 303-442-4993 www.boulderteahouse.com

Radda Trattoria 1265 Alpine Ave. / 303-442-6100 www.raddatrattoria.com

Brasserie TenTen 1011 Walnut St. / 303-998-1010 www.brasserietenten.com

Ras Kassas Ethiopian Restaurant 2111 30th St. / 303-447-2919 www.raskassas.com

Café Gondolier 1600 Pearl St., # 1 / 303-443-5015 www.gondolieronpearl.com

Snarf’s Several locations in Boulder County www.eatsnarfs.com

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Chautauqua Dining Hall at Chautauqua Park 900 Baseline Rd. / 303-440-3776 www.chautauquadininghall.com Cheba Hut 1313 College Ave. / 303-413-3494 www.chebahut.com Colterra 210 Franklin St., Niwot / 303-652-0777 www.colterra.com Dish 1918 Pearl St. / 720-565-5933 www.dishgourmet.com Flagstaff House Restaurant 1138 Flagstaff Rd. / 303-442-4640 www.flagstaffhouse.com Frasca Food and Wine 1738 Pearl St. / 303-442-6966 www.frascafoodandwine.co

www.goldhillinn.com The Huckleberry 700 Main St., Louisville / 303-6668020 www.thehuckleberry.com Jax Fish House 928 Pearl St. / 303-444-1811 www.jaxfishhouseboulder.com Jill’s Restaurant at St. Julien 900 Walnut St. / 720-406-7399 www.jillsdining.com John’s Restaurant 2328 Pearl St. / 303-444-5232 www.johnsrestaurantboulder.com L’Atelier 1739 Pearl St. / 303-442-7233 www.latelierboulder.com

Gateway Café 432 Main St., Lyons / 303-823-5144 www.gatewaycafe.com

Laudisio Ristorante Italiano (BIBA) 1710 29th St. / 303-442-1300 www.laudisio.com

Gold Hill Inn 401 Main St., Gold Hill / 303-443-6461

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant 2010 16th St. / 303-442-1485 www.leafvegetarianrestaurant.com

Magnolia Steak and Seafood 1381 Forest Park, Lafayette / 303-665-3080 www.magnolia-restaurant.com Mateo Restaurant Provencal 1837 Pearl St. / 303-443-7766 www.mateorestaurant.com Murphy’s 657 S. Broadway / 303-494-7626 www.murphysboulder.com Organic Orbit (BIBA) 1200 Yarmouth Ave. / 303-440-8348 www.organicorbit.com Praha Restaurant & Bar 7521 Ute Hwy., Longmont / 303-702-1180 www.praharestaurant.com

Sugarbeet Restaurant 101 Pratt St., Unit A, Longmont / 303-651-3330 www.sugarbeetrestaurant.com Sunflower 1701 Pearl St. / 303-440-0220 www.sunflowerrestaurant.net Sun Rose Café 379 Main St., Longmont / 303-651-3533 www.sunrosecafe.com Sushi Mara 1381 Forest Park Cir., Lafayette / 303-665-0370 www.sushimara.com Sushi Tora 2014 10th St. / 303-444-2280 www.sushitora.net

Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana 4670 Broadway / 720-565-1050 www.protospizza.com

Tahona Tequila Bistro 1035 Pearl St. / 303-938-9600 www.tahonaboulder.com

Q’s Restaurant 2115 13th St. / 303-442-4880 www.qsboulder.com

Terroir 246 Main St., Longmont / 303-651-0630 www.terroir-restaurant.com

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www.turleysboulder.com The Boulder Cork 3295 30th St. / 303-443-9505 www.bouldercork.com The Greenbriar Inn 8735 N. Foothills Hwy. / 303-440-7979 www.greenbriarinn.com The Kitchen (BIBA) 1039 Pearl St. / 303-544-5973 www.thekitchencafe.com The Med 1002 Walnut St. / 303-444-5335 www.themedboulder.com The Organic Dish 4920 Old Pearl St., Unit C / 303-485-5091 www.theorganicdish.com

V.G. Burgers 3267 28th St. / 303-440-2400 1650 Broadway / 303-440-2400 www.vgburgers.com West End Tavern 926 Pearl St. / 303-444-3535 www.thewestendtavern.com Zamparelli’s Italian Bistro 2770 Arapahoe Rd., Lafayette / 303-664-1275 www.zamparellis.com Zolo Grill 2525 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-449-0444 www.zologrill.com Organizations

Trattoria on Pearl 1430 Pearl St. / 303-544-0008 www.trattoriaonpearl.com Trepedda’s Italian Ristorante 300 2nd Ave., Ste. 105, Niwot / 303-652-1606 www.treppedas.com Turley’s (BIBA) 2805 Pearl St. / 303-442-2800

Boulder County Beekeeper’s Association Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Boulder County 9595 Nelson Rd., Box B, Longmont 303-678-6238 www.bouldercountybeekeepers.org

Boulder County Food and Agriculture Policy Council 720-480-9951

Good Farmers Services 4404 Mast Rd. / 303-516-0606 www.goodfarmers.org

Boulder Going Local Inc. 2415 19th St. / 303-494-1521 www.bouldercountygoinglocal.com

Grow Local Colorado Denver / 720-254-4615 www.growlocalcolorado.org

Colorado State University Extension, Boulder County 303-678-6238 www.extension.colostate.edu/boulder

Slow Food Boulder www.slowfoodboulder.org

Colorado Farmers’ Market Association Boulder / 303-887-5972 www.coloradofarmers.org

Transition Boulder County (BIBA) 2415 19th St. / 303-494-1521 www.transitionbouldercounty.org

Community Food Share 6363 Horizon Ln., Longmont / 303-652-3663 www.communityfoodshare.org Door to Door Organics 650 S.Taylor Ave. Unit E, Louisville / 303-297-3636 colorado.doortodoororgan ics.com Eat Local Colorado Denver / 303-419-8305 www.eatlocalcolorado.org

Urban Hens www.urbanhens.org

Water

Eldorado Artesian Spring Water 294 Artesian Dr., Eldorado Spings / 303-499-1316 www.eldoradosprings.com Indian Peaks Spring Water (BIBA) 4615 Broadway / 303-440-0430 www.indianpeaksspringwater.com

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Compost & Recycle

Boulder County Resource Conservation Division 1901 63rd St. / 720-564-2220 www.bouldercountyrecycles.net

ConservED Project 2805 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 1200 / 303-444-4323 www.conservedproject.com

City of Boulder Recycle Boulder Hotline 303-999-3823

CU Environmental Center University Memorial Center 207 UCB / 303-492-8308 ecenter.colorado.edu

Household Hazardous Waste Hotline 303-441-4800 www.environmentalaffairs.com

CU Continuing Education Center 1505 University Ave., 178 UCB / 1-800-331-2801 conted.colorado.edu

ReSource

The Diversion Connection, Inc. 3573 Nyland Wy., Lafayette / 720341-2259 diversionconnection.com Eco-Cycle 5030 Pearl St. / 303-444-6634 www.ecocycle.org Eco Products 4755 Walnut St. / 303-449-1876 www.ecoproducts.com G&S Mountain Recyclers 805 S. Lincoln, Longmont / 303682-3171 www.mountainrecyclers.com Haul Away Recycling Inc. Boulder / 303-931-7398 www.haulawayrecycling.com ReSource 2665 N. 63rd St. / 303-419-5418 www.resourceyard.org Uncle Benny’s Building Supplies

1815 S. County Rd. 13C, Loveland / 970-593-1667 www.myunclebenny.org

Boulder Area Sustainability Information Network bcn.boulder.co.us/basin

Earthworks Expo 2009 2004 Simsbury Ct., Fort Collins / 970-416-8700 www.earthworks2009.com

The Boulder Sustainability Education Center 720-300-2102 www.bouldersustainability.org

The Education Exchange Network 303-443-3697 www.theeducationexchange.org

City of Boulder Environmental Affairs 1300 Canyon Blvd. / 303-441-4900 www.bouldercolorado.gov

Green Drinks Boulder Bryan Beckett Bryan@ecogreenoffice.com www.greendrinks.org

City of Boulder Public Works 1739 Broadway / 303-441-3200 www.bouldercolorado.gov

Green Heart Institute (BIBA) Boulder / 303-444-4323 www.GreenHeartInstitute.org

BolderReach info@boldereach.org www.boldereach.org

City of Boulder Watershed Outreach Program 1739 Broadway / 303-413-7365 www.bouldercolorado.gov

Learning for Living Institute (BIBA) Boulder / 303-449-4204 www.learningforliving.org

Boulder Valley Relocalization 2415 19th St. / 303-494-1521 www.boulderrelocalization.org

Climate Smart / City of Boulder Climate Action Plan The Office of Environmental Affairs

Nederland Sustainability Project Nederland / 303-258-0607

Waste-Not Recycling 1065 Poplar St., Loveland / 970-669-9912 www.waste-not.com Western Disposal Services 5880 Butte Mill Rd. / 303-444-2037 www.westerndisposal.com Community Resources

Boulder Carbon Tax Tracker www.bouldercarbontax.org

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1035 Pearl St., Ste. 413 / 303-408-2312 www.emergegreen.net

NOAA-Boulder 325 Broadway / 303-497-6401 www.esrl.noaa.gov

Go Green Flooring (BGBG) 5485 Western Ave. / 303-440-4442 www.gogreenflooring.com

Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association (RMSLA) 9860 Poudre Canyon Rd., Bellvue / 970-224-3247 www.sustainablelivingassociation.org

Green Home Base Solutions (BGBG) Boulder / 303-587-7102 www.greenhomebase.com

Thorne Ecological Institute 1466 N. 63rd St. / 303-449-3647 www.thorne-eco.org Western Resource Advocates 2260 Baseline Rd., Ste. 200 / 303444-1188 ext. 221 www.westernresources.org Energy Efficiency

Abacus Inspection Services 248 S Madison Ave., Louisville / 303-554-5840 www.abacusinspection.com Colorado Energy Savers (BGBG) 3656 Stagecoach Rd., Longmont / 303-652-2323 www.coloenergy.net ECE Engineering 107 S. Public Rd., Lafayette / 720-937-3176 www.ece-e.com HomewoRx 808 Racquet Ln. / 720-261-8677 www.myhomeworksforme.com Lightly Treading, Inc. 4303 Brighton Blvd., Bldg. 3, Denver / 303-733-3078 www.lightlytreading.com

Green Points Green Building Program Planning and Development Services Park Central Building 1739 Broadway, 3rd floor / 303-441-1880 www.bouldercolorado.gov

Eco Handyman

Audit Program) for Boulder County Residents 1702 Walnut St. / 303-441-3278 ext. 24 www.conservationcenter.org SmartGridCity / Xcel Energy Boulder / 877-887-3339 smartgridcity.xcelenergy.com Superior Energy, LLC Boulder / 303-499-9769 www.4superiorenergy.com Trident Energy Services, Inc. 4228 Niblick Dr., Longmont / 303-247-0193 www.tridentenergy.com Weecycle Environmental Consulting, Inc (BIBA) 5375 Western Ave., Ste. B / 303-413-0452 www.weecycle-env.com Green Building

(BGBG) (BIBA) 3005 Center Green Dr., Ste. 100 / 303-440-8080 stugalvis.yourkwagent.com Center for Resource Conservation 2639 Spruce St. / 303-999-3820 www.conservationcenter.org www.greenerbuilding.org Direct Drive Services Inc. 4246 Lee Hill Dr. / 303-546-0448 www.directdriveservice.com Dusel Custom Builders (BGBG) 107 Noland Ct., Lyons / 303-523-6631 www.duselbuilders.com EcoFutures Building Inc. (BGBG) 1025 Rosewood Ave. #204 / 303-415-9694 www.ecofuturesbuilding.com

Living Space 2205 Emerald Rd. / 303-442-1718

Boulder Green Building Guild (BIBA) 1720 15th St. / 303-447-0901 www.bgbg.org

Eco Handyman 1600 Redwood Ave. / 303-444-2181 www.ecohandyman.com

REAP (Residential Energy

Boulder Green Properties

Emerge Green LLC (BGBG)

Paragon Granite & Marble (BGBG) 14136 Valley Dr., Longmont / 970-535-0473 www.paragongm.com Planetary Solutions 2030 17th St. / 303-442-6228 www.planetearth.com Star Flooring & Design (BGBG) 5785 Arapahoe Ave., Unit D / 303-443-9075 Sustainably Built LLC (BGBG) 1720 15th St./ 303-447-0237 www.sustainablybuilt.com Sustainable Flooring Inc 1900 55th St., # 105 / 303-5446076 www.sustainableflooring.com Sustainable Interiors (BGBG) Boulder / 720-771-1708 ww.sustainableinteriorsboulder.com re! whatsyourre.blogspot.com

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Industries Association 841 Front St., Louisville / 303-333-7342 www.coseia.org

Lawn & Garden

A Boulder Gardener 753 Merry Ln. / 303-494-1395

Custom Solar (BGBG) 4435 Darley Ave. / 303-859-8597 www.CustomSolar.us

Boulder Hydroponics & Organic 1630 63rd St., # 5 / 303-415-0045 www.bhocenter.com

Independent Power Systems (BGBG) 1501 Lee Hill Rd., # 24 / 303-443-0115 www.solarips.com

Boulder Landscape & Design Inc. (BIBA) 7973 Diagonal Hwy., Longmont / 303-443-3460 www.boulderlandesign.com

Lighthouse Solar 2438 30th St. / 303-638-4562 www.lighthousesolar.us

Boulder Landscape & Design Inc.

Busy Lizards 56 Spring Dale Pl., Longmont / 720-352-6042 Ecoscape Environmental Design, LLC (BIBA) 4455 N. Broadway / 303-447-2282 www.EcoscapeDesign.com Harlequin’s Gardens (BIBA) 4795 North 26th St. / 303-939-9403 www.harlequinsgardens.com High Altitude Permaculture Ward / 303-459-3494 www.HiAltPC.org Indigo Landscape Design (BGBG) 1720 15th St. / 303-501-0988 indigolandscapedesign.com Lid Landscapes (BGBG) 3131 North 75th St., Ste. 100 / 303-440-7833 www.lidlandscapes.com Matrix Gardens (BGBG) 1545 Redwood Ave. / 303-440-7833 www.matrixgardens.com McGuckin Hardware (BIBA) 2525 Arapahoe Ave. /

303-443-1822 www.mcguckin.com McLane and Associates, Inc. (BGBG) 5539 Colt Dr., Longmont / 303-443-0388 mclaneassoc.com Native Edge Associates Inc. (BGBG) 625 N. Broadway / 303-245-9166 www.NativeEdgeLandscapes.com Redwood Landscape Boulder / 303-543-7708 www.redwoodlandscape.com Steven Pfeifer, Arborist Boulder / 303-449-3349 Sturtz & Copeland 2851 Valmont Rd. / 303-442-6663 www.sturtzandcopeland.com Sutherlands 3390 Valmont Rd. / 303-443-8891 www.sutherlands.com Urban Oasis Lyons / 303-823-2389

www.urbanoasisdesign.com Way to Grow Hydroponics 6395 Gunpark Dr., West Unit L / 303-473-4769 Wild Earth Gardens 6o Spring Ln. / 303-641-5361 www.wildearthgardens.com Solar Energy & Heat

Astralux Environmental Solutions (BGBG) 2500 Central Ave. / 303-995-0891 www.astraluxsolar.com Automatic Co. (BGBG) 1165 Fairfield Dr. / 303-447-3723 www.automaticsolar.com Bella Energy (BGBG) 500 South Arthur Ave., # 400, Louisville / 303-913-4656 www.bellaenergy.com Blue Valley Energy (BGBG) 3075 75th St. / 303-993-2645 www.bluevalleyenergy.com Colorado Solar Energy

Namaste Solar Electric (BGBG) (BIBA) 4571 N. Broadway / 303-447-0300 www.namastesolar.com PK Geothermal 7137 Reflection Dr., Erie / 303-485-8449 www.pkgeothermal.com Radiance Corporation Nederland / 303-258-7125 www.coloradco.com Real Goods Solar (BGBG) 833 W. South Boulder Rd., Louisville / 303-222-3953 www.RealGoodsSolar.com REC Solar (BGBG) 9032 Marshall Ct.,Westminster / 303-577-6527 www.recsolar.com Resolution Energy 303-887-2884 www.resolutionenergycolorado.com RMS Electric 2820 Wilderness Pl., Ste. F / 303-444-5909

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Simple Solar (BGBG) 3297 Walnut St. / 303-541-9852 www.simplesolar.com

Colorado Biodiesel Boulder / 303-800-4650 www.coloradobiodiesel.com

Solar Village Homes (BGBG) 2795 Pearl St., # 200 / 303-247-9400 www.solarvillagehomes.com

CU Biodiesel University Memorial Center 345 UCB 207 / 303-492-5449 www.cubiodiesel.org

Standard Renewable Energy (BGBG) 5757 Arapahoe Ave., #C2 / 303-449-1965 www.sre3.com

Hoshi Motors 2504 Spruce St. / 303-449-6632 www.hoshimotors.net

3R Roofing, LLC (BGBG) Boulder / 303-444-5640 www.3RRoofing.com Vibrant Solar, Inc. 1990 Garfield Ave., Louisville / 303-604-6696 www.vibrantsolar.com

Hybrids Plus / Energy Efficient Transportation Technologies 3245 Prairie Ave. / 303-444-0569 www.eetrex.com Optibike LLC 6859 N. Foothills Hwy., Bldg. E-100 / 303-443-0932 www.optibike.com SkiCarpool Boulder / www.skicarpool.org

Transportation

Blue Sun Biodiesel 14143 Denver West Pkwy., Ste. 100, Golden / 303-865-7700 www.gobluesun.com Community Cycles (BIBA) 2805 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 1000 / 720-565-6019 www.communitycycles.org eGo CarShare (formerly Boulder CarShare) 3970 N. Broadway, Ste. B4 / 303-720-1185 www.carshare.org EVolve Electrics Longmont / 720-837-7866 www.evolveelectrics.com GO Boulder City of Boulder 1739 Broadway, 2nd Fl. / 303-441-3266 www.goboulder.net

Small Planet E Vehicles 724 Main St., Longmont / 303-532-2879 www.SmallPlanetEarth.com 21 Wheels 637 South Broadway, Ste. 227 / 303-544-0025 www.21wheels.com Wind Energy

Driven By the Wind from the Green Heart Institute Boulder / 303-444-4323 www.drivenbythewind.com Renewable Choice Energy 2500 55th St., Ste. 210 / 303-468-0405 www.renewablechoice.com Xcel Energy / Windsource 2655 N. 63rd St. / 303-245-2254 www.xcelenergy.com

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5706 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-444-3452 www.aspiceoflife.com

Best Boulder (BIBA) 1700 Lashley, Longmont / 303-834-8788 www.bestboulder.com

All Phases Production (BIBA) 1849 Cherry St., Unit 4, Louisville / 720-304-9006 www.allphasesproduction.com

Boulder Independent Business Alliance (BIBA) 2525 Arapahoe Ave., #E4-121 / 720-565-3854 www.boulder-iba.org

Causeway LLC (BIBA) 3835-B Northbrook Dr. / 303-546-9801 www.causewayllc.com

Boulder Business Welcomes (BIBA) 6048 Gunbarrel Ave. / 303-527-2719 www.boulderbusinesswelcomes.com Boulder Phone (BIBA) 2805 Wilderness Pl., Ste. 1200 / 303-442-5500 www.boulderphone.com Denver/Boulder Couriers (BIBA) 1722 14th St., Ste. 105 / 303-444-9833 www.BDcouriers.com Fresh Twist Creative Boulder / 720-256-4037 www.freshtwistcreative.com Satisfaction By Design (BIBA) 513 Pearl St. / 303-415-0243 www.satisfactionbydesign.com Event Planning

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Special Events by Kane (BIBA) Broomfield / 720-273-4523 www.sebkane.com Financial

Advantage Bank (BIBA) 1611 Canyon Blvd. / 303-442-0445 www.advantagebanks.com Applied Financial Services (BIBA) 1106 Woodland Ct. / 303-554-4408 www.appliedfinancialservices.com Auto Brokers and Consultants (BIBA) 1958 Sundance Dr., Longmont / 303-579-9482 Boulder Valley Credit Union (BIBA) 5505 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-442-8850 www.bvcu.org Bliss Bookeeping (BIBA) 3609 Aspen Ct. / 303-885-4805 www.blissbookkeeping.com

Dovetail Lending, LLC (BIBA) 1035 Pearl St., Ste. 312 / 303-449-0343 www.dovetaillending.com Elevations Credit Union 2960 Diagonal Hwy. / 303-443-4672 www.elevationscu.com FEEDtribes/Mocapay (BIBA) 885 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-882-1269 Flatirons Bank 1095 Canyon Blvd. / 303-530-4999 www.flatironsbank.com Good Humor Mortgage Services (BIBA) 1350 Pine St., Ste. 2 / 720-259-3754 www.goodhumormortgageservices.com Mutual Security Mortgage Ltd. (BIBA) 2019 19th. St. / 303-443-5575 www.mutualsecurity.com Premier Members Credit Union (BIBA) 5495 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-657-7143 www.premiermembers.org Principled Investing LLC (BIBA) 303-413-6025 www.PrincipledInvestingLLC.com Silverline Payroll (BIBA) 4730 Walnut St., Ste. 100 / 303-444-4948 www.silverlinesystems.com

Three Jewels Accounting and Tax Preparation (BIBA) 1800 30th St. / 303-443-3568 www.threejewels.net Graphic Design & Computer Services

Amy Tremper Design Boulder / 720-346-4015 www.amytremper.com Be Creative (BIBA) 123 Eagle Valley Dr., Lyons / 303-823-5569 www.becreativeusa.com Bingham Arts (BIBA) 3235 6th St. / 720-260-5680 www.binghamarts.com Canyon Computer Services (BIBA) 4840 Pearl East Cir., #201E / 303-494-4844 www.canyoncs.com Cori Chavez, LLC (BIBA) 2525 28th St., Ste. 136 / 303-931-6364 www.CoriChavez.com Creative Connection: Unique Visual Solutions (BIBA) 3310 34th St. / 303-746-6859 www.creativeconnectiondesign.com Indra’s Net (BIBA) 2525 28th St., Ste. 136 / 303-546-9151 www.indra.com

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V-Web-TV (BIBA) Lyons / 303.823.5212 www.v-web.tv Goods & Services

Art Cleaners 1501 Lee Hill Rd., #6 / 303-447-8700 www.artcleaners.com Baker’s Piano Center of Boulder 2067 30th St. / 303-449-3177 www.bakerspianocenter.com Bill Cronin Goldsmith (BIBA) 1235 Alpine Ave. / 303-440-4222 www.croninjewelers.com Boulder Army Store (BIBA) 1545 Pearl St. / 303-442-7616 www.boulderarmystore.com Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery (BIBA) 1421 Pearl St. / 303-443-3683 www.boulderartsandcrafts.com Boulder Blooms (BIBA) 2935 Baseline Rd., Ste 103 / 303-494-5678 www.boulderblooms.com Boulder Bookstore (BIBA) 1107 Pearl St. / 303-447-2074 www.boulderbookstore.com BouldersBestOrganics.com (BIBA) 303-499-6742 www.BouldersBestOrganics.com Buffalo Exchange (BIBA) 1717 Walnut St. / 303-938-1924 www.buffaloexchange.com Cocona Fabrics 2100 Pearl St. / 720-652 9726 www.coconafabrics.com Downtown Boulder, Inc. (BIBA) 1942 Broadway, Ste. 301 / 303-449-3774 www.DBI.org

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The Drum Shop 2065 30th St. / 303-402-0122 www.tribesdrums.com Eco Clean Home Services Boulder / 720-299-7782 www.ecocleanhomeservices.com EcoGreenOffice 2969 Baseline Rd. / 303-443-9780 www.ecogreenoffice.com Eco Products 4755 Walnut St. / 303-449-1876 www.ecoproducts.com

Hurdles Jewelry (BIBA) 1402 Pearl St. / 303-443-1084 www.hurdlesjewelry.com Invironments Designs (BGBG) 1646 Pearl St. / 720-313-5453 www.invironmentsdesign.com Lumia Organic, Inc. 2410 30th St. / 303-440-1295 www.lumia.us Jim Morris Environmental T-Shirts Boulder / 1-800-788-5411 www.jimmorris.com

El Loro Jewelry & Clog Company (BIBA) 1416 Pearl St. / 303-449-3162

Kustom Kreations (BIBA) 5923 Star View Dr., Broomfield / 720-887-9087 www.kustomkreationsbykheng.com

Ellie’s Eco Home Store 2525 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-952-1004 elliesecohomestore.com

McGuckin Hardware 2525 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-443-1822 www.mcguckin.com

Environmental Cleaners 2850 Iris Ave., Ste. M / 303-444-4546 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., No. 206, Longmont / 303-774-9119

Mercury Framing (BIBA) 4692 Broadway / 303-938-0123 www.mercuryframing.com

Farfel’s Farm (BIBA) 906 Pearl St. / 303-443-7711 www.farfels.com Feather Thy Nest 1825 Pearl St. / 720-406-8781 www.featherthynestboulder.com Gaiam Louisville / 303-222-8885 www.gaiam.com Green Cleaning Products, LLC 2194 Foothills Dr. South, Ste. 100, Golden / 720-746-0803 www.wowgreen.net/cleaningproducts Green Guru Gear / Ecologic Designs 2500 47th St. / 303-258-1611 ecologicdesigns.com

Melissa Beckwith Designs Boulder / 970-331-9854 www.melissabeckwith.com Melt 1970 13th St. / 303-440-7230 www.meltproducts.com Momentum (BIBA) 1625 Pearl St. / 303-440-7744 www.ourmomentum.com Mr. Pool, Inc. (BIBA) 2347 South St. / 303-443-0821 www.mrpoolinc.com Natural Transitions Boulder / 303-443-3418 www.naturaltransitions.org Ocean First Divers LLC 3015 Bluff St. / 303-444-7234 www.oceanfirstdivers.com

Pangea Organics 6880 Winchester Cir., Boulder / 303-413-8493 www.pangeaorganics.com The Pedestrian Shop (BIBA) 1425 Pearl St. / 303-449-5260 www.comfortableshoes.com Prairie Wilderness Cemeteries Denver / 970-656-8412 www.prairiewildernesscemetery.org pureclean autospa 2490 East Coalton Rd., Broomfield, / 720940-4644 wwww.purecleanautospa.com Rapid Refill Ink Cartridges 525 Arapahoe Ave., #C4 / 303-443-4651 www.rapidrefill.com Real Goods 833 S. Boulder Rd., Louisville / 303-222-3953 www.realgoods.com Robb’s Boulder Music 2691 30th St. / 303-443-8448 www.robbsmusic.com Simply Wrapped (BIBA) Longmont / 303-562-7596 Topo Ranch 1505 Pearl St. / 303-440-4242 www.toporanch.com Two Sole Sisters (BIBA) 1703 Pearl St. / 303-442-0404 www.twosolesisters.com Video Station (BIBA) 1661 28th St. / 303-440-4812 Violette (BIBA) 1631 Pearl St. / 303-443-3976 World Wide Antique Shows 451 East 58th Ave., Ste. 4270, Denver / 303-292-6278 www.antiqueshows.com

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Ania Mohelicki, DDS. 1400 28th St. / 303-443-0998 www.drania.com Blue Heron Health (BIBA) 445 Dewey Ave. / 303-442-4973 Bodywork Bistro 1100 Spruce St. / 303-440-1992 www.bodyworkbistro.com Boulder Community Hospital (BIBA) 1100 Balsam Ave. / 303-440-2273 www.bch.org Café of Life (BIBA) 2835 Pearl St., Unit D / 303-444-7744 www.bouldercafe.com Coal Creek Barbers (BIBA) 711 South Public Rd., Lafayette / 303-665-8260 coalcreekbarbers.com Concentric Healing Institute 5330 Manhattan Cir., Unit D / 720-313-0348 www.concentrichealinginstitute.com Comfort Point Acupuncture (BIBA) 2919 Valmont Ave., Ste. 109 / 720-849-3884 Eley Wellness (BIBA) 303-335-8598 www.eleywellness.com Essense Studio 4593 N. Broadway, Studio D120 / 720-563-0344 www.dshperfumes.com

GYROTONIC Boulder 1800 30th St., Ste. 311 / 303-444-1228 www.gyrotonicboulder.com Harmony Quest, LLC, Feng Shui (BIBA) 770-A W. Moorhead Cir. / 303-284-0029 www.harmony-quest.com

1539 Pearl St. / 303-818-7366 www.pranaholisticpt.com Rebecca’s Herbal Apothecary and Supply (BIBA) 1227 Spruce St. / 303-443-8878 www.rebeccasherbs.com Salvation Army Thrift Store 1701 33rd St. / 303-939-8502 www.salvationarmy.org

Institute for the Psychology of Eating Boulder / 303-440-7642 www.psychologyofeating.com

SKIN CARE by Renee 1800 30th St., Ste. 222/ 303-442-4470 www.skincarebyrenee.com

Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, Inc. (BIBA) 608 Main St., Louisville / 720-890-8922 www.ITEA.edu

The Stress Institute (BIBA) 80 Wildrose Wy., Louisville / 303-665-5415 www.stress-institute.com

Jade Mountain Health (BIBA) 745 Poplar Ave. / 303-442-5233 www.jademountainhealth.com Jade Turtle Good Life Center (BIBA) 5412 Idylwild Trail / 303-442-7272 www.jadeturtlegoodlifecenter.com Meg Maurer (BIBA) 2121 30th St., Ste. 110 / 203-770-6552 www.megmaurer.com Mindful Referrals 954 North St., Ste. 308 / 303-819-2082 www.mindfulreferrals.com

Sensorielle Wellbeing Spa (BIBA) 1801 13th St., #150 / 303-247-9932 www.sensorielle.com Six Persimmons 840 Pearl St. / 303-583-0179 www.sixpersimmons.com Studio 1 Dental (BIBA) 1610 Canyon Blvd. / 303-245-0403 www.studioonedental.com Young Dentistry for Children 905 W. 124th Ave., Ste. 190 Westminster / 303-280-9036 www.youngdentistryforchildren.com Legal Services

On Broadway Hair Studio & The Boulder Spa 380 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-444-0330 www.boulderspa.com

Exquisite Living (BIBA) 1035 Pearl St., Ste. 400 / 303-993-4359 www.exquisitewellness.com

Parenting Place (BIBA) 1235 Pine St. / 303-449-0177 www.boulderparenting.org

Fredric Ian Eye Care (BIBA) 2648 Broadway / 303-938-8646

Prana Holistic Physical Therapy and Massage (BIBA)

Caplan and Earnest, LLC (BIBA) 1800 Broadway, Ste. 200 / 303-443-8010 www.celaw.com Cohen Law Group, P.C. (BIBA) 1942 Broadway, Ste. 314 / 303-546-7937 www.cohenslaw.com

Evan Freirich, P.C. (BIBA) 1911 11th St., Ste. 203 / 303-444-3029 Media & Communications

Boulder Weekly (BIBA) 690 S. Lashley Lane / 303-494-5511 www.boulderweekly.com Elephant Magazine (BIBA) 303-324-6120 www.elephantjournal.com The Fresh Ideas Group 2400 Spruce St., Ste. 100 / 303-449-2108 www.freshideasgroup.com Gaia Video Productions (BIBA) 398 Leonards Rd. / 720-350-1450 www.gaiavideo.com Guide to Health and Healing Publisher (BIBA) 303-449-6822 www.theguidetohealthandhealing.com KGNU Community Radio (BIBA) 4700 Walnut St. / 303-449-4885 www.kgnu.org L & L Creatives (BIBA) 292 South Finch Rd., Lafayette / 303-495-3150 www.lnl-creatives.com Mountain Pride Connections (BIBA) 2132 14th St. / 303-442-2440 www.mountainprideconnections.com Nexus Publishing Inc (BIBA) 1680 6th St., Ste. #6 / 303-442-6662 www.nexuspub.com Pivot Communication (BIBA) 777 29th St., #400 / 303-499-9292 www.pivotcomm.com

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4840 Sterling Dr., Unit D / 303-440-7199 www.bkiwoodworks.com Boulder Financial Real Estate (BIBA) 2861 Broadway / 303-442-2626

BigWow Displays (BIBA) 123 Eagle Valley Dr., Lyons / 303-325-3814 www.big-wow.com

Casey Partners Ltd. (BIBA) 4845 Pearl E. Circle, Ste. 101 / 303-665-6000 www.caseypartners.com

Brock Publishing Corporation (BIBA) 1919 14th St., Ste. 709 / 303-443-0600

Custom Quality Construction LLC (BIBA) 4450 Arapahoe Ave., Ste. 100 / 303-543-9963 www.customquality.com

Copy Experts 2835 Pearl St. / 303-448-1111 www.copyexperts.com Daniel O’Connor Photography & Digital Media (BIBA) 107 12th St., #345 / 303-651-7545 www.danieloconnorphoto.com Eight Days A Week Imaging and Copying (BIBA) 840 Pearl St. / 303-443-7671 www.8days.com Photo Craft Laboratories (BIBA) 3550 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-442-6410 www.pcraft.com Sentient Publications (BIBA) 1113 Spruce St. / 303-443-2188 sentientpublications.com Silver Star Printing, Inc. (BIBA) 2810 29th St. / 303-442-1825 www.silverstarprinting.com

Real Estate & Residential Services

Affordable Closets (BIBA) 4450 Rustic Trail / 303-527-0331 www.affordableclosets.biz BKI Woodworks (BIBA)

Flatirons Moving & Storage (BIBA) 4699 Nautilus Ct. / 303-499-1151 www.flatironsmoving.com Painting Plus of Boulder (BIBA) 7664 Arapahoe Ave., #7 / 303-449-2727 www.PaintingPlusOfBoulder.com The Moving Connection (BIBA) 1930 Central Ave., Ste. E / 303-665-6683 www.movingconnection.com Silver Fern Homes (BIBA) 284 Martin Dr. / 303-746-6896 www.silverfernhomes.com Stellar Properties, LLC (BIBA) 1290 Yellow Pine Ave. / 303-442-2114 www.stellarproperties.net The House Doctor Home Improvement, Inc. (BIBA) 4140 17th St. / 303-817-5515 www.TheHouseDoctor-Inc.com Wright Kingdom (BIBA) 4875 Pearl E. Cir. 100 / 303-541-1913 www.movinginboulder.com

Senior Care

Dignity Care LLC (BIBA) 1570 Lee Hill Rd., #7 / 303-444-4040 www.dignitycare.com Shawnee Gardens (BIBA) 4755 Shawnee Pl. / 303-494-1123 www.shawnee-gardens.com Travel & Recreation

Bikerpelli Sports (BIBA) 3155 Dartmouth Ave. / 303-875-9000 www.bikerpellisports.com Boulder Outlook Hotel (BIBA) 800 28th St. / 303-443-3322 www.boulderoutlook.com Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast (BIBA) 2151 Arapahoe Ave. / 303-442-3007 www.BriarRoseBB.com Friends’ School 5465 Pennsylvania Ave. / 303-499-1999 www.friendsschoolboulder.org Gold Lake Mountain Resort and Spa 3371 Gold Lake Rd.,Ward / 303-459-3544 www.goldlake.com Inside/Out (BIBA) 204 Pheasant Run, Louisville / 303-517-3400 Planet Bluegrass 500 W. Main St., Lyons / 303-823-0848 www.bluegrass.com Tripdata (BIBA) 925 Hercules Cir., Lafayette / 303-944-6025 www.tripdata.com

Wiser World Travel, LLC 303-443-0604 www.wiserworldtravel.com Organizations

Boulderite.info (BIBA) 4800 Baseline Rd., E104-329 / 303-641-6511 www.boulderite.info Boulder Creek Productions (BIBA) 303-449-3137 www.bceproductions.com Community Connect Trade Association (BIBA) 1005 Acadia Ave., Lafayette / 303-325-3038 www.communityconnecttrade.com Community Foundation (BIBA) 1123 Spruce St. / 303-442-0436 ext. 108 www.commfound.org Cottonwood Kennels 7275 Valmont Rd. / 303-442-2602 www.cottonwoodkennels.com Paradigm Nouveau 2595 Canyon Blvd., Ste. 300 / 303-939-8993 www.paradigmnouveau.com Partners Mentoring Program 1430 Nelson Rd. / 303-772-1411 www.bcpartners.org Rocky Mountain Animal Defense (BIBA) 2525 Arapahoe Ave., # E4-335 / 303-449-4422 www.RMAD.org Volunteer Connection (BIBA) 2885 Aurora Ave., Ste. 32 / 303-444-4904 www.volunteerconnection.net Watershed School (BIBA) 205 Canyon Blvd. / 303-440-7520 www.watershedschool.org

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