The Peloton Boulder is going Green Outdoors!
In efforts to make the local environment for their residents healthier, less noisy, and with a lighter environmental impact, Peloton Boulder has began working with ISLE (The International Society for Landcare Emissions) to “green” its surrounding landscapes. Reducing the land care footprint may not seem like a lot, but the Peloton will reduce 12,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually just by leaving grass clippings on their lawns. Yard waste has a large environmental impact due to the greenhouse gases produced during transportation to and storage in land fills. Easy but effective greening steps, like leaving grass clippings on lawns, ISLE calls transition actions. Small, simple, and cost saving steps inspire further change and development, which amounts to quick environmental progress.
Leaving grass clippings on their lawns is not the only action the Peloton Boulder is taking. After receiving ISLE’s TurfView™ Carbon Dioxide Report and an individually tailored action plan, Peloton Boulder plans to further reduce its outdoor pollution footprint by reducing water usage, air pollution and noise. Providing a healthy and a low noise community to its residents sits high on Polly Cisneros’, General Manager of the Peloton, to do list. Part of the Peloton’s Boulder living experience is enjoying the outdoor lifestyle. As a result, starting outside the window of its residents is essential. Tranquility and healthy spaces do not have to end at the doorstep and start after 50 gasoline filled miles up a mountain. Next Generation land care is the future of reconnecting individuals to their nearby landscapes so that everyday life can be filled with nature’s treasures.
The key to quick environmental progress is not only taking immediate steps, even small ones, but also inspiring other individuals and organizations to move forward. The Peloton is an ISLE Transition Certified residential community and has received an individually tailored plan that achieves ISLE Next Generation certification. Such sustainable driving organizations set the path and show that the path is not rocky it is grassy and green.