Marisa McNatt

Marisa McNatt

Marisa is in the master's journalism program at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is earning a certificate in environmental policy and society.



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The NCAA’s First Zero-Waste Stadium

Marisa McNatt, October 20th, 2011

At the start of the 2008 football season, the University of Colorado (CU) kicked off the first zero-waste stadium at the NCAA Championship level. Titled “Ralphie’s Green Stampede,” the program has significantly reduced the amount of waste generated at Folsom Field, home of the Boulder Buffaloes. During the 2009 football season, almost 80 percent of the waste generated during home games ... read more

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Tagged composting, food, recycling

Published in General


Help Your Supermarket Cut Food Waste

Marisa McNatt, October 13th, 2011

The average U.S. food store sends to the landfill more than 1,300 pounds of food waste per employee per year, according to a 2006 study looking at waste management practices typical of different industry groups. Supermarkets employed about 2.5 million people in 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. That means about 3.25 billion pounds of food ... read more

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Tagged composting, food, organic, packaging, recycling, reduce

Published in Household


Conserve Energy in the Kitchen

Marisa McNatt, September 29th, 2011

Ever wondered if washing dishes by hand saves water and energy over using the dishwasher? Or, should you replace the fridge from 1989, even though it’s still running? We’ve got the inside information on keeping it efficient in the kitchen. A more efficient refrigerator The fridge is the single biggest energy-consuming appliance in most households, according to the EPA. And the older it ... read more

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Tagged appliances, cfl, dishwasher, DIY, energy, gas, kitchen, led, light bulbs, packaging, reduce, refrigerator, steel, stove

Published in Household


5 Fall Challenges You Can Take Now

Marisa McNatt, September 26th, 2011

Starting the fall schedule can be hectic — and can take lots of energy. Before it becomes too difficult to shake up the routine, now is the time to incorporate resource-saving techniques. Get out of your post-summer rut with these five fall challenges. 1. Give alternative transportation a try already. Ride your bike into work at least two days a week, and gradually ... read more

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Tagged energy, food, gas, glass, guide, kitchen, oil, packaging, paper, recycling, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


Have an Eco-friendly Picnic

Marisa McNatt, May 3rd, 2010

A chance to enjoy food and get back to nature - what’s there not to love about a picnic? But before you head out to enjoy sun-warmed strawberries and sandwiches beneath a blue sky, consider packing in the same eco-friendly habits you practice at home. Here are a few steps to follow so that all you leave behind are the prints ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, fertilizers, grass, livinglocal, mixedpaper, organic, organicwaste, packaging, pesticides, plasticbags, plasticbottles, recycle, trees, wood

Published in Garden


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Get Over Your Post-Earth Day Slump

Marisa McNatt, April 29th, 2010

It has been one week since Earth Day, so you may be feeling down with the end of the excitement and buildup.  But, you don't have to catch the post-Earth Day blues. "We think it's important to continue the Earth Day momentum because it really is a day that makes people stop and think. If we can build on that, than ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, ideas, plasticbags, recycle, shower

Published in Household


8 Green Jobs for the Summer

Marisa McNatt, April 23rd, 2010

Need a summer job or internship?  Don’t commit to making pizza or stuffing envelopes yet. Spend June through August hiking, rafting and backpacking - and maybe earn money along the way. "In a sense, physical exploration in the mountains has a more tangible, real effect on the mind and body than does professional exploration," says Matthew Thomas West a graduate ... read more

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Tagged recycling, students

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Celebrate Earth Day, College Style

Marisa McNatt, April 22nd, 2010

As a master's student studying environmental journalism at one of the nation's top green universities, I wanted to find out what would would be happening on my campus this Earth Day. This Earth Day is especially important for The University of Colorado as its Environmental Center, the first of its kind in the nation, is sharing its 40th ... read more

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Tagged cfl, climatechange, recycle, students

Published in General


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Pay-As-You-Throw Programs Prove to Be Successful

Marisa McNatt, April 16th, 2010

The town of Malden, Mass. is receiving an additional $2.5 million annually to spend on jobs, programs and services and is reducing municipal solid waste (MSW) by 50 percent, thanks to program known as pay-as-you-throw (PAYT). “There is no single thing that can be done - and I mean you can add up the next nine best ideas, whether it be ... read more

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Tagged curbside, recycle

Published in Household


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Green Your Fitness Routine

Marisa McNatt, April 15th, 2010

With summer and swimsuit season almost here, you may be thinking of picking up the fitness routine you promised yourself back in January. Many of the things you can do to make your workout eco-friendly will actually make your workout better for you in the long run. So get moving! 1. Buy a reusable water bottle. Americans buy an estimated 29.8 billion ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, organic, paint, pesticides, pvc, reduce

Published in General


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