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2008 

This one will help your bottom line as well as the earth!! Buy less stuff.  New products require the destruction of trees, the use of petroleum for plastics, shipping, packaging…our incessant chain of production and consumption is one of the great threats to the sustainability of our planet. Can ...
04/29/2008
It's nearly May, and the weather is finally starting to get nice here in Park City!  Today, it is sunny, and nearly 70 degrees outside, a BIG change from the snow we had last week!!  There is so much great stuff to do here in Park City in the summer!  It is not nearly as crowded, Winter is our bi...
04/29/2008
It's nearly May, and the weather is finally starting to get nice here in Park City!  Today, it is sunny, and nearly 70 degrees outside, a BIG change from the snow we had last week!!  There is so much great stuff to do here in Park City in the summer!  It is not nearly as crowded, Winter is our bi...
04/29/2008
The number of houses and condos sold dropped a whopping 45 percent in the first quarter of 2008, versus the first quarter of 2007!  But despite the slump in volume, house prices held pretty steady, and the overall, median prices only dipped slightly.  Sellers are becoming more and more flexible t...
04/28/2008
This tip is a fairly easy one, especially if you're one who takes several trips per year! Fly one time less each year.  Plane travel is one of the greatest sources of carbon emissions (and global warming). Maybe you could drive or take a train to your destination. Or consider planning a vacation ...
04/28/2008
Get your facts strait! Fact: Utah's economy is leading the nation, with healthy population growth, low unemployment and high job growth. Fact: Park City continues to represent a great value when compared to other world-class ski resort towns - and Park City is one of the most accessible ski resor...
04/27/2008
Again a pretty obvious one today!  Some places have curbside recycling, some you actually have to take to the recycle centers... Either way, it's worth the extra effort!   Make sure you’re recycling paper, bottles, and cans. Have separate bins in the office for recycling. If you office building d...
04/27/2008
Here's a good tip to help make your office more earth-friendly!Use recycled/recyclable office papers and other office products. You can get paper, envelopes, folders, pads, post-it notes– everything comes in a recycled version now. You can find many of these options at the Staples, OfficeMax and ...
04/26/2008
Great Passive Solar Home in Heber!Location: Valley HillsGreat home in Heber designed around a passive solar heating system on OVER AN ACRE of property!! This home has many features including hardwood and stone floors, a solarium, a great room with rock fireplace and incredible views of Mt. Timpan...
04/25/2008
Do you live in a rural area and have your own private well and septic system? Remember that everything that goes into your toilet, sink, or shower drain (or your neighbors!) ends up in the water table you pump from! Also in rural areas, you should be careful about household hazardous wastes and c...
04/25/2008
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