by Pete Yang | Apr 20, 2025 | Environment
Impactful improvements that boost comfort, value and sustainability When you’re planning your next home project, why not choose upgrades that do more than look good? Eco-friendly home improvements not only increase comfort and curb appeal, but they can also help you...
by Pete Yang | Nov 19, 2024 | Environment
Buy local this holiday season Why is shopping locally beneficial to the environment? Much of the negative environmental impact of acquiring goods has to do with the transportation means necessary to ship items far and wide. Transportation translates to pollution in...
by Pete Yang | Sep 24, 2024 | Bank News, Environment
A recap and look ahead Alpine Bank’s 2024 Environment Report is now available! Learn more about the bank’s progress in the electric vehicle (EV) sector including an update on branch charging stations and our green loan products. We also highlight the green...
by Pete Yang | Aug 13, 2024 | Environment
Eco-benefits of locally sourced produce There are three major benefits to the environment from choosing local produce at farmers’ markets over mass-produced food grown far away: less transportation, fewer (and sometimes no) pesticides and preservation of green space. ...
by Pete Yang | Jul 24, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Why compost at home? Food and plant materials can comprise upwards of 30 percent of what we discard into our landfills. These materials then decompose or are incinerated, releasing harmful greenhouse gasses. Composting is an easy and inexpensive daily practice to help...
