Salt Lake City Businesses Going Green

Salt Lake City and surrounding communities have a great new program called the Salt Lake County Green Business.  This program is part of the Division of Environmental Health’s Bureau of Water Quality and Hazardous Waste, which was created in partnership with the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office.  Their goal is to encourage all area businesses to improve their environmental practices in four specific areas, including pollution prevention, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainability and waste management.  As a Salt Lake City area resident, I like the idea of area businesses going green.

Businesses participating in the program will be rewarded with public recognition.  They will have use of the Salt Lake County Green logo and will save significant amounts of money on their waste disposal and utility bills. 

To implement the Salt Lake County Green Business program, all participating restaurants will have to set simple goals for the upcoming years.  These goals include reducing water by 10%, reducing electricity by 10%, reducing waste hauls by one per month through recycling efforts, purchase local products and improving pollution prevention by using non-toxic cleaning products along with other methods.

Here are some examples of how to reduce your usages:

Reducing water usage by 10% can be done by:

·         Installing low-flow pre-rinse nozzles.

·         Train all staff on water conservation.

·         Purchase waterless urinals and low-flow toilets.

 Reducing trash hauls by one per month can be done by:

·         Recycle as much as possible.  Hire a recycling hauler.

·         Train all employees how to recycle properly.

·         Post multi-lingual signs at bins.

Reducing electricity usage by 10% can be done by:

·         Switching from regular lights to CFLs.

·         Participate in Cool Keeper Program.

·         Install automatic switches in bathrooms.

Improving pollution can be done by:

·         Use dry cleaning methods.

·         Train all employees on pollution prevention.

·         Switch to non-toxic cleaners.

Becoming a more sustainable business can be done by:

·         Buy renewable energy from by Blue Sky program.

·         Join Local First Utah.

·         Purchase “green” paper products, eliminate bottled water and plastic soda bottles.

As you can see, it is really easy to become a green business and the benefits are very rewarding to you, your business and your environment.  To apply for the Salt Lake County Green Business program, visit www.slvhealth.org/eh/html/GreenApply.html.

Realtor® Kandy Clayton – Salt Lake City, Utah Real Estate

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Salt Lake City’s Facts and Figures for Homeowners, Buyers and Sellers

Salt Lake City, Utah is one of the most beautiful places in the country to work, live and play.  And I’m not just saying that because I live here myself, but I hear it over and over again from visitors.  Salt Lake City is also the “Fittest City in America.”  So what better place could you ask for?

That being said, I thought sharing some of Salt Lake City’s facts and figures would be beneficial to the community’s happy homeowners, buyers and sellers.

Population:

Salt Lake City Population – 180,651

Salt Lake County Population – 1,009,518

Utah Population – 2,645,330

 

Salt Lake City Males – 91,491

Salt Lake City Females – 89,160

 

Demographics:

Salt Lake City Median Resident Age – 30 years

Utah Median Resident Age – 27.9 years (which is the lowest in the U.S.)

 

Salt Lake City Median Household Income – $43,000

Utah Median Household Income -$55,109

 

Salt Lake City Median Home Value – $240,200

Utah Median Home Value – $218,700

 

Salt Lake City Racial Diversity:

White Non-Hispanic – 70.6%

Hispanic – 18.8%

Other Race – 8.5%

Two or more races 3.5%

American Indian – 1.9%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander – 1.9%

Black – 1.9%

Vietnamese – 0.9%

Chinese – 0.9%

Japanese – 0.5%

 

Salt Lake City’s Surrounding Area Ski Resorts at a Glance:

There are over 7,500 skiable acres with 330 runs around Salt Lake City, which receive over 500 inches of snow annually.

·         Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort has over 2,500 skiable acres.

·         Alta Ski Area has 2,200 skiable acres.

·         Solitude Mountain Resort has over 1,200 skiable acres.

·         Brighton Ski Resort has 1,050 skiable acres.

 

Salt Lake City’s Events Space:

The Salt Palace Convention Center – 675,000 square feet

Exhibit Space  - 119,000 square feet

Ballroom Space  - 15,000 square feet

 

Elevation and Climate:

Salt Lake City’s Average Elevation – 4,327 feet

 

(Average daily highs between 1971 and 2000)

January – 29.2 F

February – 34.5 F

March – 43.1 F

April – 50 F

May – 58.9 F

June – 69 F

July – 77 F

August – 75.6 F

September – 65 F

October – 52.5 F

November – 39.6 F

December – 30.2 F

 

Mileage from Salt Lake City to Area’s National Parks:

Canyonlands National Park – 270 miles

Grand Canyon National Park – 368 miles

Bryce Canyon National Park – 270 miles

Yellowstone National Park – 325 miles

Arches National Park – 232 miles

Zion National Park – 350 miles

Capitol Reef National Park – 229 miles

 

I hope these facts and figures help you understand and appreciate Salt Lake City, Utah just a little more.

 

Realtor® Kandy Clayton - Salt Lake City, Utah Real Estate

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Spring into Decorating Your Home

Time changes this weekend, which signifies that Spring is well on its way.  Can you believe it?  It seems like Spring has sprung upon us in the blink of an eye.  And I already have some of my clients asking me for advice on spring decorating tips.  Therefore, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to blog about some great methods for spring decorating.

Some of the most effective ways to start your spring decorating is to add or change some of the fabrics around your home with lighter colors.  This could be chair covers, couch covers, window coverings, table clothes, bed linens, etc.  Adding sheer window coverings to your windows will be wonderful for bringing in the beautiful Spring sunrays that are coming.

And here are more great tips to get you moving in the right direction for Spring decorating:

·         Rearranging your furniture can give your room a whole new look and feel.  Think about giving the room a new focal point.  If the room is squared off, try giving it an angle.

·         Rearranging your accessories can also help give your room a new look.  Try replacing old artwork with newer ones.  Use lighter frames to display photos and use fewer accessories to give the room a more airy look.

·         Now is the perfect time to take up those heavy area rugs that were great for winter and replace them with light colored cotton rugs.

·         It’s time to box up your dark colored floral arrangements and replace them with fresh green ones.  It’s amazing how the feel of a room will change instantly with fresh spring flowers.

·         De-clutter all your home’s rooms.  A great way to de-clutter your rooms but still keep the things you need in them is to buy decorative baskets and keep your items in them.  This keeps those items out of the way and they won’t be such an eyesore anymore.

·         If you have a fireplace, clean it out and use the space to add fresh, light colored candles.  Scented candles are great for fragrancing the room.

Following these tips should make your spring decorating quick and easy.  I hope you enjoy the outcome.

Realtor® Kandy Clayton – Salt Lake City Real Estate

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