15 million tons of waste saved from going to landfills each year... That鈥檚 how much material a company in Lafeyette has been able save and turn into reusable stuff. The company鈥檚 founder started it all after seeing how much waste his trash company dumped into landfills.

If you鈥檙e looking to shrink your carbon footprint, your best strategy may be to start by adjusting your grocery list. That鈥檚 the message in a new book by a Fort Collins scientist who studies the link between climate change and the food we eat. Author Mark Easter shares his best tips today in the second installment of In the NoCo鈥檚 holiday book club.

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a major wind energy project on public lands in South Central Idaho. It has faced strong opposition, especially from descendants of Japanese Americans unjustly incarcerated during World War II.

Before you do a whole-yard overhaul, take a breather鈥攁nd a step back. A successful gardening upgrade should start with small steps.

Bike to Work Day is June 26 this year. As cyclists hit the streets this summer, communities across Northern Colorado continue to work toward safer roads for all after a statewide increase in traffic-related cyclist fatalities last year.

Earth Day is fast approaching and no Coloradan can forget it. There are a staggering number of opportunities across Northern Colorado to get involved with and learn more about the local environment. Choose your own eco-adventure鈥攐r a few鈥攆rom our handpicked list!

The nonprofit Circular Action Alliance says only 22% to 28% of consumer packaging and paper products are being recycled in the Centennial State. A new statewide recycling program is looking to change that rate to nearly 60% by 2035. But some worry the program could mean inflated prices for consumers. The Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth spoke with 皇冠网址's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story.

The Western Governors' Association has been looking for ways for its member states to reduce their carbon footprint. One thing they're exploring is how government buildings are built and whether carbon can be stored in concrete.

Sean Short is doing some interesting things with aquaponic farming. That鈥檚 a mixture of fish farming and hydroponics. And he鈥檚 bringing at-risk young people into the fold to learn. We harvest all the info today on In The NoCo.

New year, new me, new...grocery bag? A statewide ban on plastic shopping bags and Styrofoam to-go containers takes effect January 1, urging Colorado residents and businesses alike to rethink how they bag groceries or package takeout orders.