136: Spring Cleaning - Every Nook & Cranny

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to revitalize your space with sustainability in mind! Join Ally Richardson and Aaron Shaha, local permaculturists who dive into Zone 0, sharing their journey, expert insights, and practical resources for greener living in the Pikes Peak region. This episode covers essential topics like energy efficiency, water conservation, food production, waste reduction, and holistic well-being—helping you create a more mindful and regenerative home. Mentioned in this episode: Informative Permaculture Forums can be found at or reach out with questions to Pikes Peak Permaculture on website at Zachary Weiss’s Water Stories can be found at Video Reviving Rivers with Dr. Rajendra Singh Research on Fraudulent Organic Labeling: Giannakas, K. and Yiannaka, A. 2023. Annual Review of Resource Economics. Food Fraud: Causes, Consequences, and Deterrence Strategies. Annu. Rev. Resour. Econ. 15:85–104. Denver Laundry to Landscape: Regulation 86- Reg. 86 – Graywater Control from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division. Vitamin D Boosts from mushrooms! Visit local business Microvora for all your gourmet mushrooms, microgreens, and more. Questions or Wholesale Inquiries - Contact via email at hello@microvora.com . Storefront Open Daily from 10AM-6PM in Colorado Springs at 3685 S U.S. Hwy 85 87 Suite 2. Resources for Household Waste: Galvanize Recycling Services: The El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHWF) is located at 3255 Akers Dr. Colorado Springs, 80922 For more information about what is accepted, please visit: Thanks to these Peak Environment sponsors: Pikes Peak Permaculture Visit for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking. Old Town Bike Shop – your local bike shop since 1976 The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Permaculture 350 Colorado GrowthBusters Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

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136: Spring Cleaning - Every Nook & Cranny is an episode from Peak Environment by Dave Gardner.

This episode is 59:11 long.

This episode was published on Apr 18, 2025.

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