1. Shop at thrift or consignment stores instead of buying brand new. 2. Eat less meat. Fruits, vegetables, and grains are better for the environment,...
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Climate Action Challenge: Start An Environmental Initiative in 90 Days
Read below for an exciting opportunity from Green Team Academy to help create actionable environmental change in 90 days! 2020 International Climate Action Challenge: 1,000...
Broomfield Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (ACES): July Update Briefing
ACES Update Presentation Catherine Drumheller, a member of Broomfield’s Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (ACES), was a featured presenter at our July Sustainable Broomfield meeting. This...
Gardening with Native Plants: A Low Water, Restorative Solution
At our last Sustainable Broomfield meeting, Sarah Schweig, the Broomfield CSU Extension Director & Horticulture Agent, presented some great information on native alternatives for commonly...
The Climate Reality Project: A Leadership Opportunity
Special post by Craig Hebrink Join in the fight against the Climate Crisis with Climate Reality. I’m currently mentoring for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps:...
Brown Materials: Composting 101
Let’s continue our Composting 101 series with a discussion of “brown” materials and what their place is in the decomposition of compost. (Check out our...
Compost, Soil, and Community: Podcast
Check out our podcast conversation with Joan Gregerson, founder of the Green Team Academy, and Shannon Bean-Scalise, of Hugelrado Farms. Learn how our Compost Club...
Green Materials: Composting 101
The most important part of composting is what goes into it. Compost is comprised of different “green” and “brown” materials that make up the perfect...
Welcome to Sustainable Broomfield!
Origin Story In February of 2019, five Broomfield Eco-Leaders (volunteers with Eco-Cycle) got together to discuss the lack of composting options in our community. After...
Steps to Start Backyard Composting
Follow these simple steps to start Backyard Composting, and help create a more sustainable world by keeping food waste out of the landfill. Step 1:...