Recent Articles from Maria Martin
Beyond Farms & Ranches
It’s old news that Colorado is beef country. In fact, a 2012 Census of Agriculture report put the state at No. 5 in U.S. ranking of beef production and in the Top 10 for a category that includes sheep and goats, wheat, potatoes and carrots. But Tom Lipetzky thinks what is most impressive is the […]
Digital retail
Remember the days of wandering through the grocery or department store with coupon books, hunting for the right brand of coffee or practical winter sweater, clutching that slip of paper that would save you 50 cents? Or how about those rebates that involved cutting off tops, filling out forms and mailing in with a receipt? If […]
Green Colorado 2014: Transportation
Not many companies can boast the growth Boulder B-Cycle has shown since starting in 2011. Marketing communications manager Kevin Bell says the system originated with 12 stations and will be up to 38 this year. B-Cycle digitally tracks its members and 150 bikes. About half of users are annual membe...
Green Colorado 2014: Tourism/Hospitality/Restaurants
Tourism/Hospitality/Restaurants Aspen Ski Co. Ski resorts Aspen Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) operates four ski areas – Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass, two hotels, 21 retail locations, 15 restaurants and 580 beds of employee housing. The company has won the National Ski Areas Association’s Golden Eagle Award for overall environmental excellence in the ski industry […]
Green Colorado 2014: Consumer business
Consumer Business Ecologic Designs Bags made from upcycled and recycled materials Boulder Ecologic Designs sews bags and totes out of banners, billboards, tents, bike tubes, wetsuits, climbing ropes and other nontraditional objects. The company works with AT&T, Patagonia, Denver Metro State University, and others to divert used materials from landfills, and turn them int[...]
Green Colorado 2014: Real estate/construction/development
REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT Growing Spaces LLC Greenhouse kit manufacturer Pagosa Springs growingspaces.com The CEO and cofounder of Growing Spaces says she laments the political nature of environmental talk these days. “The reality is, no matter what side you’re on, we’re facing unprecedented droughts and disasters,” said Puja Dhyan Parsons, who has owned the Pagosa Springs-ba[...]
Green Colorado 2014
The aphorism, “a rising tide lifts all boats,” is doubly true of businesses dedicated to preserving or improving the health and wellness of the planet. These companies not only positively impact the environment; they encourage others to do so, and a growing number of them go well beyond recycling paper and turning off the lights. […]
Green Colorado 2014: Nonprofit/government
NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT FortZED A partnership with local government, academia and industry formed to work toward creating sustainable communities Fort Collins Fortzed.com FortZED proves that teamwork can change the world. Originally designed to transform downtown Fort Collins and the main campus of Colorado State University into a model community for a leading and replicable net Zero Energy […[...]
Green Colorado 2014: Communication/technology
COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY Vermilion Strategic graphic and Web communications Boulder It’s no wonder that in addition to its award-winning work with nonprofit, educational and civic organizations, CEO Bob Morehouse says he is most proud that his team is determined to make a positive impact in the world. To start, its 6,000-square-foot building is wind powered. Every […]
Green Colorado 2014: Financial/Consulting/Professional Services
Financial/Consulting/Professional Services Alpine Bank Financial services provider Glenwood Springs Of Alpine Bank’s 37 branches, the bank owns and manages 25, which were part of the Green the Banks by 2012, which set energy reduction goals against a 2006 baseline. By 2012 the locations had a 16 percent reduction in energy use, 35 percent […]
Green Colorado 2014: Health care
Health care gone green...these Colorado service providers are making a difference in the lives of their patients by addressing their physical environment.
Colorado’s 20 “perk”-iest companies
FREE HAIRCUTS, NAP PODS, ON-SITE KINDERGARTENS, pools, laundry services. Known to some as “hidden paychecks,” creatively crafted employee benefits have the potential for major payback. As the archetypal workplace evolves, the shift from cookie-cutter savings plans and vacation policies to customiz...