Happy Earth Day! It's easy to go about your daily routine without considering how much energy is being expelled or the amount of water you're using. If today's holiday has you reconsidering the strength of your carbon footprint, luckily, you live in a pretty environmentally-friendly city! Green options range from transportation to life at Amaranth!
Go Green in Denver
Transportation:
Denver B-Cycle: If you live within a close distance of your workplace, consider biking as your main method of transportation! The Denver B-Cycle bike sharing program allows you to rent a bike one trip or for a day. There are 80 stations throughout the city where you can pick up and return bikes. The closest Denver B-Cycle station to The Amaranth is at Denver Botanic Gardens! How's that for convenience? The Amaranth's Bike Score is a solid 90!
Bus: The closest bus stops to The Amaranth apartment homes are along 12th and 8th Streets. To find the most convenient bus route for you or to plan a trip, check the RTD website.
Food & Shopping
Is it time to go grocery shopping? Farmer's markets will soon be back in-season, so buy locally sourced food! Nearby markets include the City Park Esplanade Fresh Market, which begins on June 7, and the Cherry Creek Fresh Market, which begins May 2.
Are the local businesses you frequent considered green? Take a look on the Denver Office of Sustainability Resource Guide!
What Can You Do at Home?
Waste not - Use energy-efficient light bulbs and unplug "energy sucking" appliances when they're not in use.
Take advantage of our outdoor spaces - Read a book outdoors under natural sunlight!
Use public trash cans - We maintain the grounds as best as we can, but if you see litter on the ground, pick it up if you can safely do so!
These are just a few steps you can take to live a more environmentally-friendly life. By making some of these changes, whether small or large, you can create and maintain a green lifestyle!
What are your favorite ways to "go green?" Reusable bags and cups? Recycling? Share your tips with us on The Amaranth's Facebook and Twitter page!
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