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Walking the
walk
Talking about being green
and making token efforts are one thing.
Taking steps to make a meaningful difference
is another. These local partners are helping
to reduce carbon paw prints by supporting
ongoing programs that divert dog waste and
plastics from landfills.
Dog
waste pick-up service
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Pet
Scoop is a Denver-based pick-up
service dedicated to sustainable
practices. The company has partnered
with EnviroWagg to turn the dog
waste it collects into compost that
will green up gardens.
Want to have your household pet waste
composted? Try
Pet Scoop's Up-Cycle Service.
You'll receive a lidded container
that will be picked up curbside weekly
and the pet waste will be composted
for a low fee. What could be easier?
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Dog parks
The municipalities below
contribute to sustainability by participating
in EnviroWagg's dog waste composting program.
The parks departments have installed bag
stations, separate waste receptacles and
signage at their dog parks that make it
easy for visitors to reduce their pets’carbon
paw prints.
City and County of Broomfield
Broomfield
Commons Dog Park, North Parking Lot
at 13th and Sheridan Boulevard, Broomfield,
CO 80020
Here's
the scoop on Broomfield Commons
City of Englewood
Canine
Corral, 4848 S. Windermere Street, Englewood,
CO 80010
Here's
the scoop on Canine Corral.
City of Thornton
Trail Winds Park and Open Space on Holly
Street at 136th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80229
Here's
the scoop on Trail Winds.
City of Westminster
Westminster
Hills Dog Park, 105th Avenue and Simms
Street, Westminster, CO 80021
Big
Dry Creek Dog Park, 1700 W. 128th Avenue
(128th & Zuni Street), Westminster,
CO 80234
Here's
the scoop on Westminster Hills.
Here's
the scoop on Big Dry Creek.
Dog daycares
The daycares below support
sustainability by recycling the tons of
dog waste generated at their businesses
every year. EnviroWagg collects waste at
these green facilities every week and processes
it into Doggone Good Compost. Their four-legged
clients are great little resources!
Doggie
Pause, 3242 S. Acoma Street, Englewood,
CO 80110
City
Bark, 2000 W. 8th Avenue, Denver,
CO 80204
City
Bark Lodo, 3150 Brighton Boulevard,
Denver, CO 80216
BARK!
1277 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204
Daily
Wag, 1190 Yuma Street, Denver, CO
80204
Camp
Bow Wow Lodo, 3645 Brighton Boulevard,
Denver, CO 80216
Mile
High Mutts, 3500 Chestnut Place,
Denver, CO 8021
Colorado
paradigm shifters
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Unique
is a blend of all natural microbes
that eliminates pet odor and stains.
Uses good bacteria, not chemicals.
Does not inhibit composting process.
Also great for de-scenting dogs that
scuffle with skunks. Highly effective!
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Doggone
Green is an environmental guide
for pets and their people.
Author Cedar Dog invites you to “take
a bite out of greenhouse gasses.”
Fun way to get a bone fide green perspective
on pet health, safety and sustainability.
Cedar is also Dean
of the College for Sustainable Behaviors
at the Pets
Gone Green University offering
classes for pet parents.
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The Green
Dog disposable spade is a wonderful
alternative for pet owners on the
go who are squeamish about using bags
for dog waste pick up. Clever design.
Made from recycled paperboard - so
it's compostable. Minimum packaging.
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