Fort Collins Winter Farmer's Market: Together We Thrive

There may be no other time of the year when monitoring your diet is more important than during the winter months. Temptation is everywhere – snacks at the office, fatty comfort foods, grazing on cupcakes at holiday parties. Couple that with a perceived lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, and it is no wonder people suffer from weight gain, as well as seasonal mood disorders, and even depression caused by weight gain and vitamin deficiencies.

So how do you avoid this?

In Fort Collins, we are lucky to have the Winter Farmer's Market, held Saturdays from 10 AM until 3 PM at the Opera Galleria, 123 North College Avenue in downtown Fort Collins.

The dates are:

• December 19
• January 16 and 23
• February 13 and 27
• March 6 and 27

“Winter Markets provide real support to local entrepreneurs - farmers, ranchers, cheese and wine-makers alike. A wonderful celebration of community, too.” Karen McManus, Co-owner Wolf Moon Farms

Fruits and Vegetables Can Protect Your Health

Besides supporting local food producers, maybe the best reason to eat fresh food is disease prevention. People who eat generous amounts of fruits and veggies are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers (www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov)

Fruits and veggies can protect in the short term as well. Diets high in certain vitamins and minerals can protect you from the flu, colds, altitude sickness (when you go skiing), morning sickness, and all kinds of other minor illnesses. This winter, try to eat a diet rich in

• Vitamin C – citrus fruits, broccoli, salad greens, cabbage, bell peppers, mangos
• Vitamin A & B – carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, apples, Brussels Sprouts (yes, they can be tasty)
• Garlic and Onion – they are both high in antibiotic and antiviral properties

At the Winter Farmer’s Market, you will find fresh, local fruits and veggies that are both in-season and match your winter nutritional needs.

For more information, please visit www.BeLocalNC.org and www.NoCoFoodIncubator.com

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A Mother’s Love Can Change the World

Motherlove Herbal Company is dedicated toward helping nurture, soothe, and heal women on their all-important journey through pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Motherlove crafts the finest quality organic products for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. They provide a natural way to prevent stretch marks, soothe labor discomfort, increase breast milk, relieve sore nipples, nurture baby's tender skin and clear up diaper rash and thrush. Their organic products are safe and gentle, yet effective for women and babies.

These products include belly oils and salves, baby oil and diaper rash cream, sitz baths and rhoid balm, breast milk enhancers and nipple creams, and even organic baby clothing.

Using only the finest products and certified organic ingredients, Motherlove follows FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and supports the environment in all phases of their business. Their products are cruelty free and don’t use mineral oil, artificial fragrances, or artificial preservatives. In addition to being organic, many of their products are now certified kosher.

Because their products are both safe and incredibly effective, they have been featured in high-profile magazines such as Fit Pregnancy, Mom & Baby, Pregnancy, Us Weekly, Vegetarian Times, Mothering, belly, Pregnancy & Birth, Organic Style, American Baby, Fitness, and DaySpa.

To find out more about this unique company, visit their web site at motherlove.com. You can check out their products, read testimonials, find retailers, and even shop. Oh, and if you weren’t convinced already – check out their list of beauty products to avoid!

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EPA: “Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health and the Environment”

Are you concerned about the toll your actions take on the environment? Our cars have adverse effects, no doubt. But did you know that more than 23 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions are from on-road vehicles, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

In a press release on December 7, 2009, the EPA reported scientific evidence that greenhouse gases threaten public health and the overall welfare of the American people. As the primary cause of climate change that leads to longer and hotter heat waves, greenhouse gases contribute to asthma; respiratory illnesses; and the overall health of Americans, particularly the sick, poor and elderly.

But Climate change is more than rising temperatures and poor health. Other effects include:

• The melting of glaciers
• Disappearing coastlines
• Excess carbon dioxide in the oceans
• Historic droughts and more powerful storms
• Changing migratory patterns of birds and other animals (and broader range of diseases)

But check out The Colorado Carbon Fund:

Created through The Governor's Energy Office Project C, The Colorado Carbon Fund comprises "a groundbreaking campaign – the first statewide project of its kind – to provide high quality, verifiable carbon offsets for consumers concerned about climate change and further advances Colorado’s New Energy Economy. Consumers can compensate for their own carbon emissions - generated by everyday activities such as driving and home-heating - by helping to fund projects in Colorado that measurably reduce greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. Donors who offset at least 50% of their vehicle emissions can qualify for a Colorado Project C license plate."

See our last post for more information on Project C license plates, and remember that your donation will continue to fund innovative carbon projects on Colorado.

To learn more about The Colorado Carbon Fund, go to www.ColoradoCarbonFund.org

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Get Your Project C License Plate

Getting your Project C License Plate is easy!

• First, make a donation of at least $25 to the Colorado Carbon Fund at www.coloradocarbonfund.org.

• Second, when you donate, make sure to check the box to receive a Colorado Carbon Fund license plate certificate.

• Third, print out that certificate and bring it to your county’s vehicle registration office. It is recommended you call the registration office ahead of time to make sure the plates are in stock. There is a $50 fee for this plate (in addition to your donation).

• Fourth, put the plates on your car. Drive safe, look great with cool plates, and show your support for clean energy in Colorado.

For more details, click here: Colorado Carbon Fund License Plates.

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World Toilet Day 2009

Believe it or not, lack of sanitation is the world’s biggest cause of infection. Today, one in four people don’t have a toilet. This means people must relieve themselves in open streets, fields, or dangerous back alleys. In India alone, the number of people who practice defecation is double the population of the U.S. Because of situations like this, at least 1.8 million people die from fecally-transmitted diseases every year.

To bring awareness to these issues, we're observing November 19th as World Toilet Day. Established by the World Toilet Organization and celebrated annually, it seeks to increase awareness of the importance of toilet sanitation and each individual's right to a safe and hygienic sanitary environment.

Why Toilets Matter

From United Nations Human Development Report:
“When it comes to water and sanitation, countries tend to have short memories. Today, people in the cities of Europe and the United States live free from fear of waterborne infectious diseases. At the turn of the 20th century the picture was very different. The vast expansion of wealth that followed industrialization increased incomes, but improvements in more fundamental indicators such a life expectancy, child survival and public health lagged far behind. The reason: cities exposed people to greater opportunities to amass wealth but also to water contaminated with human waste. The mundane reality of unclean water severed the link between economic growth and human development. It was not until a revolution in water and sanitation restored that link that wealth generation and human welfare started to move in tandem.”

What Can You Do?

DONATE: The solutions are simple and cost-effective. On average, every US dollar invested in water and sanitation provides an economic return of eight US dollars. For only $30, Water.org can bring someone access to a toilet for the rest of their life.

TWEET: Other (free and easy!) solutions include visiting Water.org's World Toilet Day page and signing up to donate the status, avatar, or background on your Twitter or Facebook pages.

SQUAT: Another thing you can do is take part in The Big Squat: To help raise awareness for the 2.5 billion people who don't have access to sanitation, thousands of people worldwide are going to squat for one minute. Visit worldtoiletday.com/squat/ for more information.

BUY A SHIRT: One Tribe is proud to profile socially and environmentally responsible organizations and events. Additionally, sales of our custom-designed organic t-shirts help create a lasting revenue stream for Water.org.

With our 50/50 promise, HALF the price of a shirt goes directly to

Water.org. That money is enough to provide one person access to clean water for life.

Get yours today – and don’t forget, these make excellent gifts this holiday season. Learn more here: OneTribe.com

Solve World Hunger This Holiday Season

Instead of asking for a new iPod this year, why not put a dairy goat on your wish list? For the cost of an iPod, you could supply a starving family in Zambia with several quarts of milk every day.

Heifer International is a non-profit organization that works with communities in an effort to end poverty and hunger worldwide. They help disadvantaged families become self-sufficient by supplying them with a vital food source, such as a cow or goat, instead of providing them short-term relief.

Giving a goat to an underprivileged family is also a way to continually support those in need. Each family who receives an animal will donate its offspring to another needy family.

To find out how you can help a family in need and continue the circle of giving visit Heifer.org

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Four Big Weeks at Water.org

Since the launch in July of Water.org, they have made great progress on many fronts, but the past four weeks have been phenomenal.

The main highlights:

1. Clinton Global Initiative: Water.org co-founder, Matt Damon and Gary White joined Bill Clinton on stage for the Opening Plenary of CGI in late September. Gary was able to provide a progress report on the current $9 million in CGI commitments they are implementing. Matt was able to share the great news that Water.org is launching work in Haiti with a $2 million commitment to bring safe water and sanitation to 50,000 people. Learn more about how Water.org is working with CGI and view the opening plenary: Clinton Global Initiative

2. Forbes Global CEO Conference: Immediately following CGI, Gary traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where he participated in the Forbes Global CEO Conference, a gathering of more than 200 CEOs from leading companies. Gary was part of a panel on philanthropy that allowed him to draw attention to the global water crisis and solutions like our WaterCredit Initiative. Several CEOs are now interested in supporting the work of Water.org.

3. Esquire magazine: The October issue of Esquire magazine featured Matt on the cover. The story followed the July trip Matt and Gary took to India to visit project sites and assess progress of our WaterCredit program there. The article reached more than 713,000 readers. You can read the entire Esquire article here: Esquire

4. Parade magazineThe October 11 issue of Parade magazine (inserted in Sunday newspapers across the country) featured Matt on the cover and included a story that he authored. He used this story that reached more than 70 million readers to highlight the work of Water.org. You can can read the Parade story here: Parade

5. Legacy Venture Panel: On October 20, Gary traveled to Palo Alto, CA where he had the opportunity to participate in an expert panel discussing "Safe Water's Impact on World Welfare" hosted by Legacy Venture and Open Square Foundation. Legacy Venture is a nontraditional venture capital fund with more than $800 million in investments. Individual investors in those funds agree to direct all their profits to charitable organizations like Water.org. A special introduction was made by Wynnette LaBrosse, President of Open Square Foundation, a strategic partner of Water.org

6. ONEXONE Difference Award: And to top it all off, on the night of October 22 at the ONEXONE San Francisco Fundraiser, Gary was honored with the ONEXONE Difference Award. You can see the video shown that night: Video

The past four weeks have been unlike anything in the nearly two-decade history of this fine organization. All of these opportunities are a catalyst in helping Water.org reach millions of people with safe water and sanitation. Matt's commitment to speak out about the global water crisis combined with the success and innovation of Water.org are proving to be a great combination that will serve as a rallying point for people who share Water.org's vision of the day when everyone in the world can take a safe drink of water.

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Wash Your Car Without Water?!

According to Carwash.org, washing your car at home can waste up to 140 gallons of water.  Even worse, all that toxic, soapy water runs directly to the local water supply – lakes, rivers, ponds, and so on. 

Now, however, there is another option for the do-it-yourself crowd.  With Eco Touch conscious car care solutions, there is no more hose, bucket, or soapy mess.  You simply spray your car with their waterless car wash formula and wipe it clean. 

A clean car; a clean conscience!

That is the basis of the Eco Touch mission: to provide vehicle owners everywhere with superior car care products that do not harm the planet or the user.

In addition to the waterless car wash, the company’s product line has grown to now include six other green car care products: a dashboard protectant, carpet and upholstery cleaner, metal polish, all purpose cleaner, window cleaner and microfiber towel pack.

These products are ideal for city dwellers with no access to water at home (or just want to give their car a quick clean in the security of a their parking garage); perfect for those who live in cities with water restrictions or car-washing bans; or just a nice way for people to do their part in keeping their car, the environment, and their conscience clean.

Mommybloggers and green journals both agree that you will love this product.  You can read a few reviews here:

The Greenest Dollar

For Baby And Mom

Peanut Butter and Pickles Reviews

In all, Eco Touch products are now carried in 200+ specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Detailing.com.

To learn more …or do some shopping, go to EcoTouch.net.

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Stay True to the Earth

Your meal may not be guilt free; at least your dinnerware can be.

Verterra produces dinnerware that is biodegradable, durable, and stands out for its natural look and feel.  And it should… Verterra products are made from fallen leaves. 

It’s true.  Verterra has created environmentally-friendly plates, bowls, and serving dishes made from only two products: fallen leaves and water.

Combined with some heat and pressure, Verterra dinnerware is a truly all-natural product.

These items are non-toxic, biodegradable, compostable, lightweight, durable, convenient, stylish, and sure to be a great conversation starter!

Not only are these plates eco-responsible, but they are practical too.  They are safe for outdoor use, they hold up to hot foods and liquids, they don’t impart taste, and they act as a natural insulator.  Even better, you can bake them (up to 350 degrees), microwave them (up to 2 minutes), and store them in the refrigerator.

Verterra is a play on the Latin phrase “veritas terra,” which means “true to the earth.”  Staying true to the earth is a priority for this company.   Leaves are collected from plantations where no trees are ever cut down.  The leaves are then steamed and UV sterilized – 100% free of chemicals or other toxins.  And then 80% of the water used in the cleaning process is recaptured and reused.

Not only are they earth friendly, but they practice social responsibility.  Their factory workers in South Asia are given a fair wage and access to health care.

Learn more about the product that the NPEE awarded “The Best New Environmentally Friendly Product” at Verterra.com

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Water Is the Answer

Water.org is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing counties. Co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation.

Just recently, at the opening plenary of the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, Water.org Matt Damon and Gary White announced the organization’s $2 million commitment to provide 50,000 people in Haiti with safe water and sanitation over the next three years.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.  Only half the population has access to safe water, and only one fifth of the population has a toilet.

Every 15 seconds, a child dies because of a lack of clean water and sanitation.

As with other impoverished parts of the world facing these same sanitation issues, women are especially affected.  Not only do women spend hours every day collecting water from contaminated sources – often miles from their homes – they do so at the expense of their health and safety.

Easy access to clean water and sanitation allows women to be healthier.  When women are healthier, they can stay in school longer, they can improve their literacy, and they can provide more for their families.  When women don’t have to travel far for “clean” water or sanitary bathrooms, they are less likely to be sexually assaulted.  And when females aren’t forced to share bathrooms with males, they lead more dignified lives.

These daily dilemmas are unfathomable to most Americans.  But all around the world, people confront these issues daily.

Water.org is trying to help.  Read Matt Damon’s article in a recent issue of Parade magazine here: We Can Move Mountains

When you buy a water.org shirt from OneTribe.com, half the price of the shirt is donated to this worthy cause.  One shirt buys one person access to clean water for life.

When you give as much as you gain, humanity profits.

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Five Shirts in Five Days!

One Tribe designs amazing shirts.  When you buy a t-shirt, we donate 50% of SALES to one of five global non-profits.  These organic, fashion-forward, eco-friendly t-shirts create a lasting revenue stream for charities that make a difference around the world.  When you buy one of these shirts, you give as much as you gain.   And, when you give as much as you gain, humanity profits. 

To raise awareness for this cause, we are giving away some of these limited-edition shirts.  Our first campaign is “5 shirts in 5 days.”  Anybody who re-tweets one of our designated messages on Twitter will be entered to win a free shirt. 

Re-tweet any of these to win:

RT our @1Tribe messages today and you will be entered to win a free, limited-edition, earth-friendly t-shirt.

RT @1Tribe “5 Shirts in 5 Days” and you are entered to win one of our designer shirts that supports 5 global charities.

RT this to win a free shirt: 1 shirt gives 2 weeks of helpline support to children in developing countries @1Tribe

RT this to win a free shirt: 1 shirt gives a person in a developing country access to clean drinking water for life @1Tribe

RT this to win a free shirt: 1 shirt buys 8 reusable bags made by rural people in China to reduce use of plastic bags @1Tribe

RT this to win a free shirt: 1 shirt equips 1 child in Africa with knowledge, skills, & support to live HIV free @1tribe

RT this to win a free shirt: 1 shirt helps a youth attend a leadership conference with a Nobel Peace Prize winner @1Tribe

RT @1Tribe: Win a free, limited-edition, eco-friendly shirt that supports one of five charities world-wide. www.OneTribe.com

RT this tweet to win @1Tribe: One Tribe donates 50% of SALES of designer tees to charity. Click www.OneTribe.com

RT @1Tribe to win a free shirt: When you give as much as you gain, humanity profits.  www.OneTribe.com

RT @1Tribe & this message to be entered to win a free shirt: buy a shirt = make a difference. Visit www.OneTribe.com

Tweet this: Follow @1Tribe and @1TribeCreative and you will be entered to win a free, limited-edition organic t-shirt

RT @1Tribe & this message to win a free shirt: The 50/50 promise – pay it forward – give as much as you gain www.OneTribe.com

RT @1Tribe to win a free, limited-edition, organic Tee that raises money for charity. Visit www.OneTribe.com

We will select one winner a day, everyday, for five days.  If you win, send us a direct message with your name and address so we can ship you your new shirt in a recycled cereal box. 

In a few days, email us a picture of you and your new shirt.  We’ll post it on Facebook and you will be automatically entered to win another contest.

Thanks for your participation!  Look for more contests in the near future, as we try to raise awareness for the causes we support.

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How to Secede From the Fast Food Nation

With the disappearance of traditional foods due to the prevalence of convenience food, a new philosophy has emerged: Slow Food.

What is Slow Food?

Slow Food is an idea, a way of living, and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

Slow Food seeks to create dramatic and lasting change in the food system. It wants to reconnect people with the traditions, plants, animals, fertile soils, and waters that produce our food. It transforms food policy, production practices, and market forces so that they ensure equity, sustainability and pleasure in the food we eat.

Slow Food believes the enjoyment of excellent cuisine and drink should be combined with efforts to defend biodiversity in our food and save the countless traditional grains, vegetables, fruits, animal breeds, and food products from “extinction.” 

Slow Food is good, clean, and fair food. The food we eat should taste good; it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare, or our health; and food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.

Learn more at www.slowfoodusa.org and www.slowfood.com

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Growing Dome™ Greenhouse Kits: Helping People Help Themselves

People today are concerned the disappearance of family farms; the vast distances food is being shipped; the low quality of “fresh” produce; and the addition of pesticides and antibiotics.  So what can be done?

A Growing Dome™ Greenhouse from Growing Spaces can help.

Using technology in combination with wind, sun, water and earth, Growing Domes™ are efficient while remaining affordable.  They allow you to grow fresh vegetables, flowers, fruit, and herbs year round, with minimal extra heating or cooling.

The dome structure has an enormous amount of growing space.  A 15’ Growing Dome™ can produce 400-500 pounds of produce per year – enough to feed two or three adults.

Yet, the dome is not just for growing plants. It can enclose hot tubs, meditation centers, massage and physical therapy studios, and as a community greenhouse/center. Schools build them to help educate children on the living earth, nurturing, and science.

The Growing Dome™ comes as a kit and all the necessary components are pre-cut, pre-drilled, color coded, and ready for assembly. Once assembled, these incredibly strong structures can withstand 130 mph winds, snow storms, and sub-zero temperatures with no supplemental heating.

Much more than a greenhouse; it’s a way of life! 

Learn more at www.growingspaces.com

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One Garden, One Promise at a Time

On a scale never experienced before, the natural world is becoming ever more degraded, impoverished, and unsustainable.  How can we change course?

Global Children’s Gardens has a simple, yet transforming mission: to cultivate among the children of the world the wonders, wisdom, and nourishment of natural gardening.  Global Children’s Gardens are community-based greenhouses where youth of all ages learn about the relationship between humanity and the earth, and about the opportunities for greater sustainability and global connection.

Using Growing Dome™ greenhouse kits from a company called Growing Spaces, the gardens are energy efficient, produce optimal results, are easily constructed and maintained, and are extremely durable. 

To date, these projects have positively impacted thirteen diverse communities, with several more partnerships slated for the coming year.

Global Children’s Gardens are more than beautiful gardens of sustenance.  They are the seeds for a future promise: a promise of a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future.

For more information, visit www.globalchildrensgardens.com

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Good For You, Great For The World

On September 19-20, 2009, the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair returns to Fort Collins.  This year marks the 10^th anniversary of this event. 

Last year, almost 12,000 people attended the event, yet created only 275 pounds of trash.  Meanwhile, over 3500 pounds of electronics were recycled. 

Among the features of the Sustainable Living Fair are:

Keynote Speakers – World-renowned, informative, and motivating.

Exhibitions – 250 exhibitors who offer the tools and information you need to reach your sustainable objectives

Workshops – 50 workshops for training, included in the price of admission!

Planet Youth – Youth workshops to inspire a new generation of progressive, earth-friendly thinkers.

Zen Zone – Reconnect in the meditation tent!

Entertainment – Music, yoga, speakers, and more.

Friendly Food Market – Local food and local beers.  Did we mention that Fort Collins is a mecca of amazing beers crafted by earth-friendly micro-brewers?!

Admission is only $8 a day and free for kids under 12.

Learn more here: www.sustainablelivingassociation.org

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Envirofit: Battling an Invisible Killer Every Day

Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Every 10 seconds, a person dies from the effects of air pollution, and pollution is caused by many factors. But Envirofit has developed a way to reduce air pollution in Southeast Asian cities that depend on scooters for their transportation means. The organization retrofits scooter engines with a device that lowers engine emissions by 67 percent. By greatly reducing the amount of unburned fuel that escapes, the new technology lowers hydrocarbon emissions and increases fuel consumption!

But Envirofit doesn’t stop there. Also concerned with Indoor Air Pollution (IAP), which affects mostly women and children, the organization has created a way to reduce pollution in homes by inventing a clean-burning cook stove. This revolutionary cook stove emits significantly fewer toxic emissions and uses less fuel than the traditional cook stoves, resulting in a reduction in harmful pollutants that families breathe every day. 

Learn more about Envirofit here: www.envirofit.org

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OneTribe.com Is Officially The Freshest Site on the Web!

Smashing Magazine recently listed its top 35 web sites that are both fresh and well-designed. Our e-commerce site, OneTribe.com is proud to be one of those selected.  Some of the other notable sites showcased include

• Burberry
  
• DSW
  
• Lucky Jeans
  
• Amazon Window Shop
  
• Volkswagon
  
• Rawlings
  
• Crate and Barell
  
• Brio Toys
  
• Schwans
  
• The Buckle
  
• Roots
  

OneTribe.com was selected based on site design, product images, photography, and other elements that contribute to a nicely formatted web site.  

You can see the full article here: www.smashingmagazine.com

www.OneTribe.com Officially Launches This Week!

With our new web site being launched this week, OneTribe.com is being profiled in a variety of places.  Here are some of the highlights:

Triple Pundit   www.triplepundit.com

Northern Colorado Business Report  www.ncbr.com

Gus Murray – Ideas Out Loud   www.gusmurray.com

Beet Street – www.beetstreet.com

Ethan Zohn – www.ezohn.com

Thanks for spreading the word! 

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TerraCycle: Worm Poop at Work

TerraCycle is a company like no other: By reversing the production cycle and beginning with waste, the company produces all-natural, eco-friendly products. TerraCycle started with plant fertilizer and has expanded into bird feeders and drain cleaners. By taking waste and transforming it into sellable products, the company reduces the amount of garbage that enters landfills every day.

TerraCycle begins by feeding organic, composted waste to worms, then takes the worms’ castings (or poop) adds water, thus creating liquid plant fertilizer. The entire production process takes about three weeks. Then, the company packages the fertilizer in recycled plastic bottles collected by schoolchildren, and tops the bottles off with trigger sprayers leftover from large corporations. And not only does the fertilizer reduce different kinds of waste, it surpasses any other chemical fertilizer’s efficacy on the market! Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle, has stood up for what he believes is a better kind of capitalism, and we are excited to see these changes occur in the marketplace.

For more information, visit their site: www.terracycle.net

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