environmental PARTNERS:
RESOURCES
PHONES 4 CHARITY ~ CELL PHONE RECYCLING DROP-OFF
Each Alpine Bank location is a drop-off point for old cell phones. Just bring in
your old cell phone (please make sure it is inactive) and any accompanying
accessories. The phones/accessories are refurbished and donated to various
community-assistance organizations or they are disassembled and recycled.
CFL BULB RECYCLING
In partnership with Holy Cross Energy, all Alpine Bank locations within the Holy
Cross Energy service area accept burned-out CFL light bulbs for recycling. These
bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury and should be recycled versus
thrown out to end up in our local landfill. (Small bulbs only!)
SELF-SERVICE PAPER SHREDDING
Alpine Bank Glenwood Springs (2200 Grand Avenue) has a secure, self-service
paper shredding machine location in the vestibule by the ATM machine. The
machine is accessed by cash. The shredder can be accessed 24 hours a day.
RAPTOR EDUCATION FUND AND DRIVING FOR WILDLIFE
The Denver-based Raptor Education Foundation offers the only state-authorized
program to issue license plates that support the environment. All that is
required to Drive for Wildlife is to make a modest, one-time, tax-exempt
donation to the Denver-based Raptor Education Foundation and pay a one-time
fee of $50 to your county motor-vehicle department. The plate is transferable
from vehicle to vehicle as long as you are the owner of the vehicle. Visit
www.usaref.org for details.
HOLY CROSS ENERGY
Holy Cross Energy has several programs for home energy audits, efficient
appliance rebates and other great info. Visit www.holycross.com or call
(970) 945-5491.
SAN MIGUEL POWER
San Miguel Power, a local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, provides several
rebate programs to help members invest in energy efficient and renewable
energy technologies. Visit www.smpa.com or call (970) 626-5549.
ADOPTING RENEWABLE RESOURCES
Solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal are all viable sources of renewable
energy. Please visit these sites to learn more about available technologies,
information resources, and incentives for homes and businesses in Colorado.
www.nrel.gov
www.ases.org
www.cres-energy.org
www.aspencore.org
www.getwise.org
www.smartenergyliving.org
PREVENTING POLLUTION BEFORE IT HAPPENS
Preventing pollution at the source is a critical step in achieving a sustainable
society. Here are a couple sites that offer resources to help prevent pollution in
your home and business.
http://peakstoprairies.org
www.epa.gov/p2
FINDING RESOURCE EFFICIENT PRODUCTS
What we buy makes a big difference in our global and local environments and
economies. Visit these sites to learn about energy efficient appliances, green
building and materials, and consumer products that have a cleaner life cycle
and smaller environmental footprint.
www.energystar.gov
www.BuildingGreen.com
www.greenseal.org
www.smartenergyliving.org
COLORADO LINKS
www.environmentcolorado.org
www.wccongress.org
We encourage our community members to review our Green
Team initiative online at www.alpinebank.com or email us with
your thoughts and ideas at GreenTeam@AlpineBank.com.
Alpine Bank saved the following resources by using Neenah Conservation Paper, made
with 100% post consumer recycled fiber, and processed chlorine and acid free:
1,306 lbs wood – Equivalent to 4 trees that supply enough oxygen for 2 people annually.
1,907 gal water – Enough water to take 111 eight-minute showers.
1min BTUs of energy – Enough energy to power an average household for 5 days.
396 lbs emissions – Amount of carbon consumed by 5 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
116 lbs solid waste – Enough to fill 25 garbage cans.
www.alpinebank.com
GF 1,050 PP 06/2013
