Peak Environment Studio 809

Do you approach the holidays mindful of the environmental impact of shopping, gifts and food? This episode explores sustainable options for this holiday season. Konrad Schlarbaum, sustainability director for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, shares low-impact practices for gifts, food, decorations, and transportation.
Konrad Schlarbaum is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Colorado–Colorado Springs (UCCS). He also serves on the Board of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future, the Sustainability Committee at Thomas MacLaren School, and the Planning Committee for the Pikes Peak Children’s Water Festival. He holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in sustainability and is certified in LEED and Permaculture.
 LINKS:
Presenter’s Slides
https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sustainable-Holiday-Practices.pdf
Bear Creek by Candlelight – December 1 5 to 8 p.m.
https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/bear-creek-candlelight-2/
Center for Biological Diversity’s Simplify the Holidays (gift guides and other green holiday info)
https://simplifytheholidays.org/
SoKind alternative gift registry
https://sokindregistry.org/
Makeover Your Holiday Plate with MyPlate
https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2013/11/21/make-small-changes-healthy-holiday-makeover-your-holiday-plate-myplate
 Holiday Travel Methods, Ranked from Most to Least Eco-Friendly - Brightly Blog
https://brightly.eco/blog/holiday-travel-sustainability
A Thankful Feast, Not a Wasteful One - Natural Resources Defense Council
https://www.nrdc.org/bio/andrea-spacht-collins/thankful-feast-not-wasteful-one
E-Tech Recyclers
https://etechrecyclers.com/
This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress  (SIP) virtual event on November 15, 2023. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month.
The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach. Connect with us at peakalliance.org
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
https://www.peakalliance.co/
Pikes Peak Permaculture
https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/
GrowthBusters
https://www.growthbusters.org
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Current and upcoming legislation that will impact greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, zero emission vehicles and consumer energy costs. Chris Piper, Director of Legislative Affairs at the Colorado Energy Office shares this and much more, in a very engaging presentation and discussion.
Colorado Energy Office
https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/
This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress  (SIP) virtual event on October 18, 2023. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month.
Register for the November 15, 2023 Event (on Zoom):
Have Yourself a Low Impact Holiday
November 15, Noon to 1 PM
Register Here
The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach. Connect with us at peakalliance.org
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
https://www.peakalliance.co/
Pikes Peak Permaculture
https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/
GrowthBusters
https://www.growthbusters.org
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Continue your deep dive into permaculture principles in the second part of a series hosted by Pikes Peak Permaculture. Acknowledging and practicing permaculture principles can lead to wonderful experiences - which will guide you to understanding how natural systems work in our environment and our climate.
Pikes Peak Permaculture is a Southern Colorado 501c3 nonprofit that educates adults and the youth on the wide world of nature and permaculture.
Thank you to our supporters and community members who came out to Ranch Foods Direct and helped make our September 16th fundraising event possible!
Food to Power- https://foodtopowerco.org/compost
Food To Power makes it super convenient for residents and businesses to keep food, paper and yard “wastes” out of the trash and instead have it turned into compost. Event inquiries are available. 
Music by Charlie Mgee from Formidable Vegetable, a permaculture-based musical band out of Australia
https://formidablevegetable.com.au/
This episode was produced by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a content partner with Studio 809 Podcasts. Visit https://pikespeakpermaculture.org for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking.
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
https://www.peakalliance.co/
Pikes Peak Permaculture
https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/
GrowthBusters
https://www.growthbusters.org
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We can enjoy the great outdoors most when we love and protect our cherished spaces. In this episode we get to know longtime nonprofit Leave No Trace organization, its principles and its programs. Frequent host Dave Gardner is joined by guest co-host Bob Falcone, co-host of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob podcast, and guest Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism and Partnerships at Leave No Trace. Andrew and Bob also explain some of the basics of how we can love and protect the outdoors. It’s easier than you think.
Mentioned in This Episode:
 Leave No Trace
https://lnt.org/
 Take the free Leave No Trace 101 Course
https://learn.lnt.org/
Care for Colorado
https://oedit.colorado.gov/care-for-colorado-program

 Hiking Bob – Podcast, Book, Photography & News
https://hikingbob.com/
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
https://www.peakalliance.co/
Pikes Peak Permaculture
https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/
GrowthBusters
https://www.growthbusters.org
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Pikes Peak Permaculture begins a deep dive into permaculture principles in this Part 1 of 2 episode. Acknowledging and practicing these principles can lead to wonderful experiences which will guide you to understanding how natural systems work in our environment and our climate.
Pikes Peak Permaculture is a Southern Colorado 501c3 nonprofit that educates children, and adults, on the wide world of nature and permaculture.
Join us on Saturday, September 16th from 12 to 6 for Pikes Peak Permaculture’s first fundraising event, as we inform the community of ways towards resilience and sustainability within our homes and our community. Many of the things discussed in the podcast will be available to view at the event, such as rainwater harvesting, composting techniques, and much more.
The event will take place at Ranch Foods Direct East at 4635 Town Center Dr . Just by coming to the event,  you are supporting educational programs and outreach, and you will also have an opportunity to meet with local farmers, enjoy LIVE music, engage at educational booths, learn creative activities for children, like natural painting and seed balls. We will have local vendors, and food trucks. Door prizes and a silent auction add excitement to that day.
For more information, visit  https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/pikes-peak-permaculture-fundraiser/ 
Mentioned in today’s podcast:
Rainwater, Storm Water & Graywater  https://dwr.colorado.gov/services/water-administration/rainwater-storm-water-graywater
Regulation #86, Graywater Control Regulation  https://cdphe.colorado.gov/wqcc-rulemaking-proceedings 
Calculate your footprint here:  https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en 
Pikes Peak Library Repair Café
https://ppld.org/repair-cafe
 Music by Charlie Mgee from Formidable Vegetable, a permaculture-based musical band out of Australia
https://formidablevegetable.com.au/
This episode was produced by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a content partner with Studio 809 Podcasts. Visit https://pikespeakpermaculture.org for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking.
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
https://www.peakalliance.co/
Pikes Peak Permaculture
https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/
GrowthBusters
https://www.growthbusters.org
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Learn how Denver Public Schools' Climate Action Plan was developed and is being implemented. DPS policy is to “be a national leader in establishing an organizational culture anchored in sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice in both the conservation of natural resources and in minimizing the carbon footprint of DPS’ practices.”
LeeAnn Kittle, director of the Sustainability Team at Denver Public Schools, shares the details on that climate plan. She’ll also highlight the significance of GHG inventory storytelling and financial impact assessments, which have played a critical role in driving sustainable change across the school district.
LeeAnn holds a Master's in Business Administration and a B.S. in Environmental Science. She is passionate about educating and inspiring her community on sustainability initiatives to address pressing climate issues. She works hard to change the narrative from climate crisis to one of bold action, innovation, and accountability. Kittle has served on several boards across the front range, including organizations such as US Green Building Council, Recycle Colorado, and Colorado Association for School District Energy Managers. LeeAnn also took part in NREL’s Energy Executive Leadership Program and was recently named Energy Manager of the Year for the Central and South US through the Association of Energy Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Presenter's Slides
https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AUG-2023_SIP-PRESENTATION_DPS.pdf

Denver Public Schools Climate Action Plan
https://sustainability.dpsk12.org/2023/01/06/see-the-dps-climate-action-plan/ 
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Monthly Newsletter
https://tinyurl.com/4h4ujnya
Sustainable and Resilient Pikes Peak Region Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/srppr
Pikes Peak Permaculture Fundraiser - September 16
https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/pikes-peak-permaculture-fundraiser/
The Brewshed Alliance Liquid Lecture
https://www.fountain-crk.org/liquid-lecture-series
 Fountain Creek Watershed’s 10th Anniversary Creek Week Cleanup Registration
https://www.fountain-crk.org/creek-week-2023-registration?fbclid=IwAR17qEUuoOIrjcV4dPytDVhIZq-OJ2deuZ9ZDb-JcNn7yjrwPVOyfydIkLU
This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress  (SIP) virtual event on August 16, 2023. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month.
Register for the next Sustainability in Progress event:

Building High Efficiency, All-Electric Homes – Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity - September 20 at noon
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocOCppjwuHNZFUr8MeMV8K6pJa0IA-WGy
The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach. Connect with us at peakalliance.org
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
https://www.peakalliance.co/
Pikes Peak Permaculture
https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/
GrowthBusters
https://www.growthbusters.org
Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode: