The CRC Needs Your Support Now
Contribute online and help the CRC continue its vital resource conservation programs
Our 33-year-old nonprofit is unlike any other in the country, and the demand for our programs is at an all-time high. With a recession upon us our community needs the CRC’s tangible, affordable programs now more than ever - not just to conserve resources for environmental benefit, but to help folks spend less and save more for the uncertain times ahead.
To meet this increased demand, we need your financial support. Your contribution of $35 or more will help us empower more than 15,000 Boulder County residents to weatherize their homes, reduce the amount of water used to irrigate landscaping, and re-purpose building and other materials.
No matter how small or large your contribution, every dollar enables us to provide quality programs like Slow the Flow, REAP, and ReSource, as well as answers to all of your conservation questions. Here are just a few concrete examples of the programs your contribution will help the CRC implement next year:
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ReSource will divert more than 2 million pounds of building materials from the landfill, thus reducing CO2 emissions by about 300,000 pounds.
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REAP (Residential Energy Audit Program) will prevent approximately 23,000 tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere by conducting 750 low-cost energy audits and helping homeowners identify ways to reduce their energy consumption.
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Slow The Flow will conduct 1,250 FREE irrigation inspections resulting in a 40% reduction in outdoor home water use for each home inspected. |
Please contribute online now.
Need more convincing? Beyond helping us carry out these important programs, contributing to the CRC offers tangible benefits to you. With a donation of $50 or more, you will receive the Spring and Fall issues of Conservation Magazine, plus our monthly e-newsletter and personal invitations to our workshops and events. Contributors at the $1,000 level and above receive invitations to VIP events including private tours of Boulder’s greenest homes and complimentary tickets to the CRC’s Annual Dinner.
No matter what you give, we guarantee that you’ll enjoy the benefits of supporting the CRC and the knowledge that you have played an important role in leading our community towards a more sustainable future. Contribute online now.
Thanks in advance for your generous support.
Chris Dorsi, Co-Author of Homeowner’s Guide to Energy Efficiency, to Speak at CRC Offices December 4th
Learn how to make your home more energy efficient this winter
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At this unique workshop, Chris Dorsi, co-author of The Homeowner's Guide to Energy Efficiency and nationally renowned expert on energy efficiency will help you set realistic personal goals for reducing your home energy consumption. The methods described for making homes more energy efficient will also improve comfort, safety, durability, and resale value. |
The author will guide you through the process of assessing current energy usage and predicting the benefits and estimating the costs of remodeling options. Whether you are considering simple fixes or a large-scale renovation, Chris will offer solutions that are right for your budget, technical ability, and time.
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Thursday, December 4th |
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CRC Offices, 2639 Spruce St, Boulder |
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5:30 - 6:30 Open house, book-signing, and snacks
6:30 - 7:30 Presentation and Q&A session
7:30 to 8:00 Book-signing and individual discussion |
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Give Green This Holiday Season
7 green gifts for the holiday season
GIVE SOMEONE'S SPINKLER A BREAK IN THE RAIN
Rain sensors stop a sprinkler system from watering when it’s raining outside, and delay watering after a heavy rain. Look here for a variety of rain sensors and help someone save water!
GIVE WATER-WISE BEAUTY
Need a gift for the environmental gardener? Consider a CRC Garden-In-A-Box – pre-planned xeric gardens complete with a design, planting instruction, and over 30 plants. Click here for more information.
GIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Need a gift for the environmentally conscious homeowner? Want to help lower a loved one’s energy bills? Give an energy audit – a great way to show that you care.
GIVE A CARBON OFFSET
You can offset energy use for a car, a home, or a plane trip. Help your loved ones offset their carbon footprint.
GIVE RE-USED MATERIALS
Let your loved one browse the ReSource yard to his or her heart’s content; give a ReSource gift card.
GIVE A MEMBERSHIP TO A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Get your loved ones involved in Eco-Cycle, the Boulder Green Building Guild, Boulder County Going Local, or other organizations.
TEACH YOUR LOVED ONES ABOUT CONSERVATION
Give a membership to the CRC.
ReSource Holiday Gift Card Special
Take a sustainable action and save money this holiday season
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From December 1 - December 23, ReSource will be stretching your purchasing dollar even further by offering special deals on gift cards. The gift card special is available at both ReSource locations in Boulder and Fort Collins for this limited time. |
When you purchase a ReSource Gift Card this holiday for that someone special, we will add 20% or more to the value of that card. Click here for more information.
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7 Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Small gifts for the environmentalists on your list
STUFF A KILL-A-WATT METER
These meters are great for gadget fans to measure the energy usage of your electronic devices. Click here for information on discounts on Kill-A-Watts and other energy-saving devices.
STUFF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DVD. Click here for a list.
STUFF AN LED NIGHT LIGHT
Some cost only 30 cents a year to operate!
STUFF A LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEAD
Achieve water savings of 25-60% and reduce your hot water heating costs.
STUFF A PACKAGE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES for all of the gadgets you give.
STUFF A BIKE LIGHT. Click here for a coupon.
STUFF A BUS PASS for the days when it’s too cold to bike. Click here for bus pass information and prices.
Rent Office Space at the CRC!
Are you or someone you know looking to rent an environmentally- friendly office?
 
The CRC is seeking a tenant with green, environmental ethics to rent a 125 square foot office space within our newly green-remodeled offices. Wireless access and shared use of the kitchen and bathrooms are included. The office is also available furnished. Copier use, phone service, and cleaning service are negotiable. Minimum lease of 6 months is required, $550/month. The office is available for rent immediately. Call Kate at 303-999-3820 x218 or click here to email her if you are interested.
Contractor Close-Up: “Green Painter” Alex Rossi and AJR Painting
Rossi manifests his vision for a more healthful and sustainable future with every brushstroke
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“If something is worth doing, it is worth doing right…and right the first time”
-Alex Rossi, Principal of AJR Painting, a Boulder-based eco-painting company |
Founded in 2005, AJR Painting is a paint contracting company utilizing green products and principles to deliver durable, healthy, and eco-friendly coatings to Boulder County. Alex Rossi brings together knowledge, integrity, and craftsmanship as the pillars that establish his vision for a more healthful and sustainable future with every brushstroke.
Click here to read the rest of this story, which appeared in the Camera "At Home" section on November 7, 2008. |
The CRC Welcomes New Board Members
Our talented board has gained 4 new faces
The CRC happily welcomed Polly B. Jessen, Bob Beckemeyer, Mark Ruzzin, and Darren Johnston to our board last month. These new members bring diverse backgrounds and talents to our board.
Polly Jessen is an attorney who counsels public, private and non-profit clients in project development and regulatory matters that involve environmental, land use, and municipal law both in Colorado and nationwide. She is a partner in the law firm of Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP. Her clients include contaminated property redevelopers, developers of renewable energy projects, and recyclers. Polly is a graduate of Columbia University School of Law and Princeton University. She speaks and publishes frequently on contaminated property redevelopment issues. |
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Bob Beckemeyer is COO, co-founder and Board member of Rebit Inc., an exciting start up in the PC data backup space. Bob is a financial and operational executive, serial entrepreneur and advocate of resource conservation and renewable energy. Bob has previously served as CFO of Benchmark Storage Innovations, Spectra Logic and Aspen Peripherals and has also held executive financial and operational positions at Storage Technology and Exabyte including general management of worldwide customer service and plant operations. He also has had extensive international accounting and finance experience in Asia and Europe. Bob has a B.S. in Accounting from Southern Illinois University. |
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Darren Johnston is the founder and lead consultant at UHG Consulting, a Boulder based consulting firm, which advises businesses on their sustainability initiatives. In addition to his position at UHG, Darren serves on various Boards including the board of a private foundation, which funds environmental projects and a solar company he co-founded. Darren holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS in Computer Science from Boston University. |
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Mark Ruzzin has long been active in Boulder-area political and environmental circles. He served as Boulder’s mayor from 2004 – 2007, and on city council from 2001 – 2007. As mayor he played a critical role in the development of Boulder’s Climate Action Plan and in winning voter-approval for the nation’s first carbon tax. Mark was one of the first signatories of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. His professional environmental work has included stints with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, and Eco-Cycle. Mark, his wife Elizabeth, and their two young boys live in North Boulder. |
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