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Denver Breweries Go Green for the Planet

Denver is one of the best beer cities on the planet, and the planet is front of mind for many of the city’s top breweries. To help the industry become more sustainable, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) launched a sustainable brewing program in 2017. Kaitlin Urso, an…

Denver Chefs Move Toward Zero-Waste Kitchens

Food waste is a massive problem. According to Sam Talarczyk, director of programs and operations for Denver-based nonprofit We Don’t Waste, 40 percent of all food in the U.S. ends up going straight into the trash. We Don’t Waste is doing its part to reduce the waste, with a small fleet of…

As Urban Agriculture Sprouts in Denver, Here's Where to Eat It

Urban agriculture is poised to double its global output in the 2020s. The industry meshes hyperlocal production, sustainability and cutting-edge technology to grow and deliver the freshest possible produce to restaurants and consumers. In Denver, several farms are literally planting the seeds for…

How to Have a Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Trip to Denver

When it comes to sustainable travel, few places do it better or greener than The Mile High City. Denver made National Geographic’s 2021 list of sustainable destinations, thanks to its support of solar power and bike lanes, as well as the city’s Certifiably Green Denver program. While businesses all…