Clarence Erickson of StreetFilms out of NYC is filming in Boulder September 26th through October 1st. His films capture unique and proactive inspiration within a City and it’s developments. Topics he is interested in filming include our public transportation system and it’s funky names (HOP, SKIP & JUMP), our bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and elements of […]
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Day two at Hirshorn Park, and the Sustainable Living Roadshow (SLR) has brought their team of educators, musicians and entertainers to join forces with some of Colorado’s local green businesses and organizations. Be The Change Tour is fore-fronting environmental awareness and sustainable solutions at the Democratic National Convention. From the top of the block, […]
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CU Biodiesel is preparing for its final push to complete the long awaited ESTER trailer. ESTER is a mobile biodiesel processor and biofuel research facility built in a converted 20×7 trailer. ESTER will meet international fire and safety code standards with a shower/eyewash, primary and secondary containment for hazardous chemicals, and explosion-proof equipment. This […]
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REAL Housing is an Israeli company committed to the development of affordable housing using renewable energy to power a sustainable future. Their house designs are based on modular and prefabricated construction, using recycled shipping containers to form the spine of each structure. Their building solutions are based on decades of experience in […]
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Advances in training techniques, pool design and swimsuit technology have all contributed to the record breaking times being awarded at the Beijing Olympic Swimming Water Cube. With 8 world records broken in this facility, Jason Lezak not only won the gold medal for the United States, but the US has also shattered the world […]
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As MO.Free (MObile Freedom) continues to flourish, Special Transit (ST) is excited to unwrap some of it’s continued ideas. Biodiesel, solar power generators, LED lights, recycled and sustainable interior furnishings and decor are some of the products being incorporated into the mobile space. Staying true to its community-centric approach, ST is looking for […]
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Question: So, more space, what do we do?
Answer: Convert a retired HOP Bus into a mobile community meeting space called MO.Free (MObile Freedom).
This concept originated as a solution to a problem many of us face, the need for more room. Local non profit Special Transit will be expanding to “Recycle Row” in 2010 […]
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This past July, CU Boulder installed Building Dashboards in two campus buildings, Baker and Libby Hall. You might be wondering, what are Building Dashboards? Made by Lucid Design Group, the dashboard is a resource that fosters a unique approach to energy conservation and education. It is a user-friendly system to track energy performance […]
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