Happy Plastic-Free July! We hope you're staying cool and enjoying the summer season. This is a great month to take the challenge to go plastic-free even for a day, get a free evaluation to keep your sprinklers working smarter, not harder, or walk, bike or carpool and spare the air. As always, thanks for being a part of making Superior a sustainable, resilient and vibrant community!

-Town of Superior Sustainability Team

Do you have extra building materials left over from a home renovation or deconstruction project? The Town of Superior is launching a new program with Resource Central to provide free, tax-deductible pickups every Tuesday of materials like cabinet sets, working appliances, lumber and much more!

This program makes it easy for community members to donate and reuse materials from renovations, deconstructions or small construction while also supporting the Town's sustainability goals and fostering a more circular economy regionally. Visit Resource Central's website to schedule your free pickup and see accepted items.

Electrification can seem like a daunting process—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for the fourth workshop in the 1-2-3 Electrify! series, where we will review the electrification planning process, help you maintain and optimize the electrification projects you have already implemented, and explore the topic of renewable energy.  Bring your questions about home electrification or solar and get answers from our panelists.

Feeling the spark? Register for the “Perfect” workshop on August 15 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center or join via Zoom. Light refreshments will be provided.

Want to catch up on the series? You can watch the Introduction to Electrification workshop and the Step 1: Plan workshops online!

The 1-2-3 Electrify! series is delivered in partnership with the Town of Superior, City of Louisville, City of Lafayette, and Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy.

Slow the Flow:
As the hot summer months have arrived and you find yourself watering your yard more frequently, consider signing up for a FREE 75-minute Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation by Resource Central. Gain knowledge about your system, get a customized watering schedule, and learn ways to improve efficiency and reduce water waste. It could help you save thousands of gallons of water each year, and it's easy to sign up and schedule! Simply register at ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers or call (303) 999-3824.

Lawn Replacement: 
Ready to transform your yard? Apply now for our lawn removal service and take the first step towards a waterwise future! By replacing your grass with waterwise plants, you'll use less water outdoors while supporting pollinators (and spending less time maintaining that yard). This program is almost done for the year, so visit ResourceCentral/Lawn to secure your spot before it's too late.

Garden in a Box:
If you weren't able to snag a Garden In A Box in the spring, not to worry - the late summer round of Garden In A Box is now open! These professionally designed kits are easy to install, are full of low-water and perennial plants and will make your garden look beautiful all summer long. Visit ResourceCentral.org/Gardens to order your next box.

You may notice that as the summer temperatures creep up, smog also seems to get thicker. This is because ground-level ozone pollution, created by air pollutants like those from vehicle fumes, industrial operations and motorized lawn equipment, tends to increase during the hot months of July and August. In addition to supporting more measures to reduce ozone pollution, you can play a role in decreasing air pollution by following some of Simple Steps, Better Air's tips for cleaner air:

• Carpool, bike, or use public transportation instead of driving by yourself
• Combine trips by picking one day to run your errands
• Electrify your lawn and garden equipment (and take advantage of the 30% discount on electric lawn equipment – see a list of participating retailers from COPIRG)

Keep track of air quality in Superior by checking our Purple Air Sensor Map. You can also see local ozone and air quality information by visiting CDPHE's daily air quality monitoring dashboard, get alerts for poor air quality days by texting “BETTERAIRCO” to 21000 or signing up for e-mail alerts.

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