Denver Green Living Examiner

RNC coverage: Does the G in GOP now stand for Green?

The 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC) has no relation to Denver, but I thought it would only be fair to cover it too since the DNC was shown so much green love last week. Afterall, sustainability issues transcend politics now -- nearly everyone recognizes the problems that global warming and resource overconsumption will cause.

The Republican Party has committed to making this RNC the greenest one ever. It rolled out a large recycling plan, developed a paperless system to check in its 8,000 volunteers, used primarliy recycled furniture to furnish its convention offices, and conserves energy by turning down the air conditioning after 5 pm. More impressively, Xcel Energy (ah-ha, there is a Denver tie-in) is powering the RNC with 3,000 megawatt-hours of wind and solar energy, and General Motors is supplying 325 flex-fuel or hybrid vehicles for staff and convention-goers.

Additionally, eco-friendly Republicans will feel at home in the Twin Cities, where businesses like QBP are leaders in environmental leadership and public and human-powered transportation are the norm. Once again Freewheelin, with help from Humana and Bikes Belong, will offer free bicycle transportation to convention goers.

Topics: Events , RNC

REC Solar partners with MySpace to recharge the DNC

Sun-power your Samsung at Arapahoe and 16thBummed that you drained the battery on your iPhone from taking too many pictures of J. Lo at the DNC? Fear not -- recharge your cell and other techie, battery-powered gadgets at MySpace’s Solar Recharging... Read More
Topics: Alternative energy , DNC

Sprawling From Grace; Driven To Madness makes premiere at Denver at DNC

Okay, well it "premiered" on the 23rd through 25th, but you probably weren't going anyway. Sprawling From Grace; Driven To Madness - brought to DNC delegates, party officials, invited guests, and press by Starz Green Room - is a documentary... Read More
Topics: Events , Alternative energy , DNC

DNC Green Scene

It's heeeeeeeeeeeeeere! After months of anticipation and dread (depending on which side of the political fence you are on), the Democratic National Convention (DNC) has finally arrived in Denver. Welcomes delegates! Sunday was a star-studded kick-off... Read More
Topics: Events , DNC

Olympic Green: Just how sustainable are the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?

Green Olympic Website? Check.Cute eco logo? Check.Successfully carrying out a more-sustainable international event? Check.Though China has seemingly failed to hold up the human-rights part of the negotiation, the country has actually made good on its... Read More
Topics: Events , Olympics

So what is a carbon footprint anyway?

You hear the terms being flung around like candy during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: carbon footprint, carbon credits, carbon neutral. Carbon wha...? When did green become so opague? Luckily, I found a pair of a pair of cute animated bunnies... Read More
Topics: Animals , Education , Business

Back to school! Students and teachers, stock up on eco-friendly supplies

  "Back to school" got you feeling blue? Turn up the green with eco-friendly school supplies from TheGreenOffice.com. Offered in bundles for wee-learners (grades K-2), eager-learners (3-5), "I-just-learned-to-use-sarcasm"-learners... Read More
Topics: Consumerism , Education

Showered with guilt? A timed water device can fix that

It's embarassing for a "green guru" to admit, but long, hot showers are my guilty pleasure. Not always. Just during the winter. But still. It's not an environmentally friendly habit, especially in our semi-arid climate. Lucky for me and other... Read More
Topics: House and home , Water conservation

This little greenie went to the (farmers') market...

TGIF green people! And TGTS (Thank God Tomorrow's Saturday). Saturdays bring lazy afternoons full of lemonade and grass stains...and FARMERS MARKETS! Fresh fruits, veggies, breads, cheeses, jams, meats, wines, herbs, (breathe), flowers, plants, honey,... Read More
Topics: Food , Events

Go green or bust! Green Frontier Fest to kick-off DNC

No need to lose sister Sarah to dysentery or brother John to starvation. (Hel-loooo, blocky Oregon Trail game? So awesome.) Instead, explore a new frontier starting on August 24th at Green Frontier Fest, which will kick-off the Democratic National Convention... Read More
Topics: Events , DNC