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FEATURES 12 All Eyes on Dr. Graziani 16 15 Tips for Eco-Friendly Pet Ownership

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DR. STEPHANIE GRAZIANI GREW UP IN FLORIDA, SWIMMING AND PLAYING SOCCER YEAR ROUND. She loved math and science and excelled academically. She studied zoology, worked at an animal hospital, lived in California and New York, and then returned to her pursuit of and passion in optometry. Stephanie and her husband now live in Candelas with their six year old son, 4 year old daughter, and 13 year old dog. They love hiking and biking together as a family. Dr. Graziani and her friendly staff perform comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, emergency eye care, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma treatment and management, and myopia control. To stay eco friendly and encourage patients to use less gasoline, they give a $5 discount on glasses for each patient who walks, bikes, or carpools to their office! The team at Mountain Breeze Optometry focuses on frames that are eco-friendly: 25% of their frames are sustainably sourced, and they only hope to increase that percentage over time.

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For example, the brand Dragon has a plant-based resin collection made from sustainably grown castor beans, and an upcycled collection made from single use plastic water bottles. They carry several brands that make wood frames, like Shwood (which is also made in the USA) and Arbor. Pure Eyewear has a line that is manufactured using a process that uses significantly less electricity and water than standard manufacturing processes. All of these eco-friendly details matter to Dr. Graziani and her team. Furthermore, they use technology to cut down on paper usage. Mountain Breeze Optometry uses an electronic medical records system instead of paper charts, has an e-signature pad to sign HIPAA forms, and emails receipts to patients. All of their lights are eco-friendly and their appliances too, including the water heater. They set an example for all businesses, showing that a fairly simple yet eco-friendly plan can make big waves. Mountain Breeze Optometry Candelas Point 18148 W 92nd Ln, Suite 400 720-722-5535

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MANY PET OWNERS HAVE TAKEN STEPS IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES TO LIVE A MORE ECO-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE. However, most pet owners are not aware of the environmental paw print their pet may leave behind. Pet adoptions have exploded nationwide during the Coronavirus outbreak which has been a wonderful silver lining of the pandemic. Fido and Mittens have become more popular than ever as they fulfill a very important need during this historical time. Yet, their lifestyle may be an extension of their owners which can have a negative environmental impact. Here are 15 simple ways you can help reduce your furry friend’s carbon paw print: 1. RECYCLE WET FOOD CANS I bet most of you reading this article routinely elect to recycle your yogurt cups, milk containers and delivery boxes. However, do you apply the same mindset to your pet food containers? If Fido or Mittens eat wet food you should make the same effort to recycle their cans. Several companies are working towards making plastic dry food bags recyclable as well.

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2. SCOOP THAT POOP Plastic bags are so last century. It’s time to stop using common

Allow your cat to naturally contribute to your backyard eco-friendly oasis.

plastic bags or non-biodegradable poop bags to pick up your dog’s waste. Did you know it can take hundreds of years for a common

5. REUSABLE GROCERY BAGS

plastic bag to decompose? Support the planet by purchasing bio-

Cloth grocery bags are no longer just for per-

degradable pet poop bags. Biodegradable bags break down in a

sonal grocery shopping. They can be used at

matter of months opposed to several hundred years.

Fido’s grocery store as well. The next time you hit the pet food store bring a reusable grocery

3. COMPOST THE DOODY If you are the DIY-type you can compost your pet’s waste. This is

bag to transport your pet’s food and supplies. Leave a bag in your car for convenience.

not a trick! However, you will need a separate composting system than the one used for garden vegetables. Pet waste contains pathogens that can contaminate homegrown produce so “no touchy”. No landfill, no problem!

6. SAFELY BREAK THE ICE Common de-icing salts can contain items such as rock or tablet salt and potassium nitrate that can be harmful to your pet’s paws.

4. ECO-FRIENDLY KITTY LITTER

Pets can experience a burning sensation from

Many kitty litter formulas contain sodium bentonite clay which

direct contact. The next time you find yourself

is derived from environmentally destructive strip mining and

at your local hardware store elect for a pet-

takes a long time to decompose. Kitty litter alone accounts for 2

safe de-icer made from calcium magnesium

million tons of landfill space. A plant-based or all-natural kitty lit-

acetate, potassium chloride or calcium chlo-

ter derived from products such as wood shavings or recycled

ride to address icy conditions around your

newspaper are more planet friendly and can also be composted.

home or place of business. CONTINUED >

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7. ADOPT DON’T SHOP

Be mindful of the cleaning products used within

We have all heard the popular slogan “Adopt

your home. The next time your pet has an acci-

don’t shop”. If you are a prospective pet owner

dent indoors elect for an organic eco-friendly

consider rescuing a pet from a local rescue or

cleaning product instead.

shelter. Adopting opposed to buying can result in a substantial trickle-down effect. Reduced puppy

12. THERE IS NO CRYING IN DOG GROOMING

mill or breeder demand will result in fewer animals

Some pet grooming products contain toxic

bred for profit paving the way for more space at

chemicals that may cause skin irritation or allergic

shelters. Millions of pets are euthanized annually

reactions. Use eco-friendly shampoos and condi-

simply for lack of space. There is no better feeling

tioners that are chemical-free. Oatmeal-based pet

than saving a pet’s life!

shampoo has natural anti-inflammatory properties

8. SPAY AND NEUTER The veterinary community will often develop catchy slogans to grab the attention of pet owners regarding important industry topics. “Neuter is cuter” and “spay

and will keep your pet’s coat from drying out. Try not to bathe your furry friend more than once monthly unless indicated otherwise. 13. MICROCHIPPING

today” are just a few examples. Despite nationwide

Microchipping saves lives! If you become sep-

efforts to control the pet population there are still mil-

arated from your beloved pet their microchip can

lions of dogs and cats born annually into homelessness.

be scanned at a local veterinary hospital or shelter.

Getting your pet spayed or neutered conserves food,

You can literally be reunited within minutes. This

energy and resources that would otherwise be spent on

electronic system can save time and paper for all of

rescued shelter animals. It reduces shelter overpopu-

those “lost pet” signs. A spay or neuter procedure is

lation and spares the environment from the substantial

an ideal time to have your pet microchipped. Take

volume of waste produced by homeless animals.

advantage of general anesthesia as the microchip

9. DONATE, DONATE, DONATE Do you have a bin of dejected pet toys collecting

needle is fairly sizable. 14. BUY IN BULK

dust in your living room? Maybe you were con-

Do you dread making the trip to your local pet store

vinced Fido would fall in love with that stuffed Lamb

once monthly just to buy kitty litter? Purchase pet supply

Chop toy. Yet, to your dismay he prefers an old sock

items in bulk when possible (check expiration dates if

instead. Is Fido’s collar no longer fashionable yet

indicated). This will minimize trips for single product pur-

still functional? Consider donating gently used pet

chases and will cut your car’s carbon dioxide emissions.

supplies including toys, collars, leashes, clothing and dishes to your local shelter. Think of it as your pet’s own personal recycling program.

15. CUT THE FAT Production of pet food requires a lot of energy, resources, land and water use…not to mention trans-

10. SAY GOOD-BYE TO PLASTIC

purchase by ensuring your pet maintains a healthy

plastic including vinyl, phthalates or BPA. However,

body condition. More than one-third of cats and dogs

pet products are becoming more and more eco-

in the United States are overweight. Cutting the fat will

friendly by replacing plastic with products such as

ensure your pets live a longer and healthier life while

hemp and organic cotton. Read product labels to

minimizing resources and trimming your budget.

ensure your pet purchases are supporting the environment with eco-friendly ingredients and packaging. 11. CUT THE CHEMICALS Cleaning products are often laden with chemicals

portation. Cut down on the amount of pet food you

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one roof at a time ARTICLE LIBBY FURNS PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW EHRNSTEIN

ARE YOU A FAN OF MERCURY POISONING? An advocate of

It is easy to see why “Andrew rules!” and

sulfur pollution? A cheerleader for acid rain? Of course not! Since

why “Andrew is a superstar in the world of

we know you love your house and the humans in it, take the time to

solar design and installation” (customers

educate yourself on the impact of solar living.

Dave C. and AH). Join the movement. Help

Solar Energy Consultant Andrew Ehrnstein is here to serve you, your family, and our planet.

save the planet one roof at a time. “I am not sure we could adequately express

During his first sixteen years in Colorado, Andrew worked in air

our gratitude for Andrew during our process

freight, starting his own office in 1996, followed by working as a com-

of realizing our goal to achieve net zero. His

mercial real estate broker. His passion for preserving natural resources

professionalism, depth of knowledge, and

grew exponentially when he was asked by clients to package listings

communication skills are both thorough

focused on land and water rights. He worked closely with farmers and

and comfortable. The thoughtful nature of

ranchers and learned lessons in the uses and abuses of water and

his character creates a feeling like you are

other vital resources in our state. In March of 2008, he joined the clean

working with a friend. He is a great listener

energy industry, and thus began his passionate and steadfast journey

and answers any and all questions with

learning about and leading solar installation.

directness and clarity. Additionally, he worked

Every solar installation saves money and prevents a tremen-

seamlessly with Photon Bros to provide an

dous amount of pollution and wasted water. Owner of Solar 4

efficient service from beginning to end. Thank

Planet A, Andrew Ehrnstein, is credited with over eleven hundred

you Andrew!” Customer Meegan G.

installations over the past thirteen years. His serious and lasting

“Andrew is a solar veteran with a

impact extends to his authored curriculum, “Better Energy, Better

deep understanding of solutions that

Homes,” and he has served on the Board of multiple non-profit

meet customers' needs. He helped me

organizations for over ten years.

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only wish I had gone solar even earlier.” Customer Nick P.

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SAVING THE PLANET ONE ROOF AT A TIME (CONTINUED)

ASK ANDREW! WHAT DOES THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION WHAT WILL MAINTENANCE LOOK LIKE AND HOW

PROCESS LOOK LIKE?

DOES THAT COMPARE TO A TRADITIONAL ROOF?

Depending on the system design and size, it could

Photovoltaic systems have no moving parts and no

be as quick as one day, or could take a couple of

plumbing, so they really have no maintenance that is

weeks for larger commercial systems. In all cases,

normally required. Some systems need pest abatement

it is important to know that after you sign up for

if they are not screened in originally, which is why I work

solar, we must confirm the original design with a

with partners that include pest abatement in their installa-

site survey, design and engineering, and then secure

tion. There should not be any annual maintenance costs,

approval from the utility company before we install.

and any equipment failure is covered under warranty.

Timeframes can vary from district to district.

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HOW MUCH SHOULD I EXPECT TO SPEND?

energy system on their house. It is common for people

The idea that you have to pay cash up front for solar

to think that they can, and some HOAs are not aware of

is very outdated. It can certainly be done that way, but

this homeowner protection. However, I can assist you in

most people acquire solar with a solar loan which does

educating the HOA about their responsibilities if needed.

not require a lien, and no down payment is required.

The bottom line is that once we have a professional

There are a variety of loan programs available, and we

design set to show the HOA, approval is usually granted

can discuss options during the consultation, looking at

immediately. They have an interest in making sure that

interest rates, any fees, and term of the loan to find the

work done on the exterior of your home is done well, and

best fit. None of them have any prepayment penalties.

we take pride in doing a clean installation, too.

HOW MUCH CAN I EXPECT TO SAVE?

DOES SOLAR ADD TO OR DIMINISH THE

This depends on what you’re currently paying your utility

PROPERTY VALUE?

company, how sunny your roof is, and if there are other instal-

This question has been very well researched and stud-

lation expenses like tilt-up racking, new electrical panel, or

ies show that solar adds to the value of properties when

similar items. The simpler the installation and the more effi-

it comes time to sell. This is true across various building

cient the roof, the more you will save by going solar. Typically,

qualities and in regions all over America (“Selling Into The

if I cannot save you any money with solar I will suggest that

Sun – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory” 2017). It

it is not a good fit for you. Customers that go solar typically

only makes sense. Solar makes your property a hot com-

save from a third to more than half of what they otherwise

modity. If your realtor has any questions about this, please

would have spent on electricity over a 25 year period.

have them talk to me or bring me into their brokerage to teach my class, “Better Energy, Better Homes."

WHAT ABOUT MY HOA? In Colorado and many other states, HOAs cannot prevent a homeowner from installing solar or any renewable

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“CUSTOMERS WHO GO SOLAR TYPICALLY SAVE A THIRD TO MORE THAN HALF OF WHAT THEY OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE SPENT ON ELECTRICITY OVER A 25 YEAR PERIOD.”

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“Andrew was timely, efficient, and courteous, and he answered all of my questions along the way. More importantly, our relationship extended beyond that of a typical sales transaction, as he saw the project through to completion. He was patient with me as I navigated the process, and I couldn't recommend him more highly.” - Customer Alex K. “Andrew is amazingly great to work with and being a solar nerd myself, was excellent at explaining the who, what, why, and how. Navigating the various electric companies and "AO" rules is an art form in itself, and we even had to upgrade our street meter and aluminum line to the house, and they took care of it all. During COVID times, we saw some pretty drastic delays and Andrew was on top of it every step of the way. An excellently designed system and he was great at making sure we got the biggest bang for our buck on equipment. Absolutely recommend S4PA.” - Customer Chris M. SOLAR 4 PLANET A Andrew Ehrnstein, Owner/Energy Consultant 720-443-1239 ANDREW@SOLAR4PLANETA.COM

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to how they are built. Peter vows that “By living out our authentic self,

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we make better decisions, live out our gifts and talents, and reduce

little differently than others and quickly led him on a path of self-dis-

resistance as we move through life more aligned with our true

covery and healing: “Each step I've taken, has literally been one I have

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your journey for answers and understanding: “As we become more

later. In fact, it determined his course in life and opened his intuition.

integrated and whole beings, mentally, physically and spiritually, we

“Ultimately, I wanted to be more connected to humanity, my own

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Benefits of a

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HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO TURN YOUR HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL-FREE? It's not as hard as you might think! We hear a lot about the dangers of chemical ingredients, but it's easy to ignore all of the warnings and keep using our favorite products. When you don't know of a better alternative, it's just what you do! However, all of those ingredients add up and can make a big difference in your health, as well as the health of your family and pets. The products that are most important to swap out depend on your lifestyle and what you use the most. If your little ones are eating food right off of the counter, you might consider the ingredients from the cleaner you just used to wipe it down and start by switching to a natural method.

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If you have sensitive skin, you might start by taking inventory of your beauty and personal care products to see what you can replace. To get you started, here are three DIY products that you can make yourself for your chemical-free home.

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DIY Scented Body Moisturizer Just like a new candle can brighten your day, a shimmery scented lotion can make you feel like a queen. The only problem is all of the artificial fragrances, alcohols, dyes, and other chemicals that your skin is absorbing from that bottle. There are some cleaner options such as unscented lotions, but that's a lot less fun. This DIY moisturizer allowed you to customize your own scent while still treating your skin the best you can. The key ingredient? Olive oil! Yes, any bottle of olive oil from your kitchen works. Pour some in a smaller bottle and add several drops of your favorite essential oils. Olive oil is super hydrating, feels great, and will make you question why you ever used lotion in the first place. Plus it's safe for your whole body. Just be mindful of the essential oils you choose. Some types—such as peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oils—cause a cooling effect and can feel uncomfortable if it gets on your face or other sensitive areas.

DIY Counter Cleaner: Safe for Granite + Marble! You probably know that vinegar is a great natural cleaner for most surfaces. Unfortunately, it can be pretty damaging to delicate countertops made from granite or marble. Here's a DIY cleaning spray that's safe for any type of counters you have!

Ingredients + Rubbing alcohol + Dish soap

+ Essential Oils + Water

Directions In a plastic or glass spray bottle, mix one part alcohol with one part water. Add several drops of dish soap and whichever essential oils you would like to add for your desired scent. Shake it up each time you use it as the ingredients will tend to separate. Although it's natural and safe, still avoid spraying directly on your skin as the alcohol and dish soap can dry you out.

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DIY Laundry Scent Enhancer If you have ever added those popular scent beads to your load of laundry before, you know how lovely it is to pull your amazingly scented clothes out of the dryer. The funny thing about a product like that is it truly has no purpose other than adding a good smell, but it does add lots of chemicals to your daily life! There's a safer and more beneficial way to make your clothes smell heavenly. Try this DIY scent enhancer with your next load of laundry and put it to the test.

Ingredients 3 parts Epsom Salt + 1 part Baking Soda + Essential Oils

Directions Mix your ingredients together in a jar or canister and scoop about ¼ cup directly into the washer basin before adding the clothes—just like you would with scented beads. Continue with your laundry like normal.

Learn More

While these three recipes give you a great start, that's definitely not all you can do to kick the chemicals out of your home. For more information on starting a chemical-free household, you can browse online resources such as ChemFreeCom.com or find a social media group to join with like-minded people who have some experience from their own trial and error. If you get overwhelmed, remember that you don't have to get rid of all chemicals in one day. Every swap you make is something to celebrate!

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