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Lyn's Lines
SUSTAINABLE BIZ of the YEAR AWARDED! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NOMINEES!
The 4th Sustainable Business of the Year award was announced at the recent Chamber luncheon on October 29th. Out of this year’s very deserving nominees – Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Moving Mountains, The Ore House at Pine Grove Restaurant, Go Alpine and Steamboat Pilot & Today, the award went to Go Alpine.
Previously Alpine Taxi, the Go Alpine team was chosen for their efforts in meeting the challenges to ameliorate a potentially large carbon footprint that results from the nature of the service they provide. Some of the highlights include:
-water conservation – recycling vehicle wash water
-reducing emissions - recently purchased a second hybrid vehicle
-offer emission offsets to customers that support the Colorado Carbon Fund ($3,000 collected to
date)
-energy reduction components at their new location
-overcoming recycling challenges, especially in the shop (antifreeze, batteries, oil, etc.)
-choosing environmentally friendly products wherever possible
-community support via donations and volunteerism. GREAT JOB!
Previous winners were Marabou (2007), Smartwool (2008) and Black Tie Ski Rentals (2009).
COMMUNITY ROOTS GARDEN A SUCCESS!
This year’s Cents for Steamboat community program focused on the benefits of growing and consuming food locally. We secured a community garden plot on Oak Street and planted a vegetable garden in June. Central Park Management, a gold certified sustainable business, stepped up to help manage the project and the Lowell Whiteman School, also a SBP member, played an integral part.
Throughout the summer, members of the SBP program volunteered to maintain the garden plot, painstakingly watering, weeding and harvesting the crops. The Lowell Whiteman School K-8 students also participated to learn why growing our own food is good for us, for the local economy, and for sustainability.
The harvest included broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, dill, thyme, and rosemary.
THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
For photos visit the website at http://sites.google.com/site/sbprootsgarden/.
Bike to Work Month Results
In partnership with Smartwool and the Routt County Riders, the SBP helped kick off the first annual Bike to Work Commuter Challenge this summer. Who would have thought that so many companies participated, with total bike miles ridden during the month of June tallying at 14,203 miles. 27 teams and 39 solo riders competed for the bragging rights and all told, CO2 emissions were reduced to the tune of 13,647 pounds! Plans are already underway for next years’ event.
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