We are celebrating!!
Growing Spaces hosted the first of this seasons four-part Gardening and Beyond class…
In preparation for the event, we made a conscious decision to really eliminate the “normal” waste that is created by having such an event with 30 to 40 people.
We used real glasses, cups, saucers, silverware and cloth napkins. Not only did this reduce our trash level, it made for a lovely evening, eating and drinking with “real dishware”.
Although some additional water is needed to clean these dishes and napkins, the energy and water expense will be far less than the energy required and natural resources used to manufacture new paper disposable products, let alone the impact of land-filling this trash.
What was our final amount of non-recyclable, non-compostable, non-reusable trash from this event? Only 1.41 OUNCES!
Kyle joined the Growing Spaces team in 2015, and enjoys being involved in all the exciting projects and developments happening around here!I graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in 2009 and moved to Gunnison, Colorado to pursue a degree in Environmental Studies. After graduating from Western State Colorado University, I moved back to my home town Pagosa Springs. Since moving back home in 2013, I have been working to develop a farm in Arboles. In my spare time, one may find me backpacking in the wilderness, cruising on a mountain bike, slacklining in the park, or skiing Wolf Creek. I also enjoy creating art when I am not outdoors. The mediums that I enjoy working with are yarn, canvas and paint, and clay. I have been experimenting with aquapoinics and am always excited to share knowledge on the subject with others. I joined the Growing Spaces team in 2015, and enjoy being involved in all the exciting projects and developments happening around here!
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Brilliant
A real demonstration of walking the talk