Shop Lafayette and Save the Earth!

April 22 is Earth Day. As we endeavor to support our environment and live more sustainably, we encourage residents to make a conscious effort to support Lafayette businesses striving to do the same. Shop these local businesses during Earth Week, and ALL YEAR long!

Sustainable garden supplies and organic produce

Jax Ranch and Home

* Natural/organic pest and weed control

* Beekeeping supplies

* Organic seeds, compost, soil, and plants

Lafayette Florist
* Organic and non-GMO seeds
* Neonic-free and bee-friendly plants, flowers and greenhouse
* Organically-grown herbs and veggies from a local Colorado grower
* Organic bug, disease, and pest controls (ladybugs and praying mantis eggs)
* Organic and natural soils, fertilizers, and weed and grass killers

Isabelle Farm, Farm Stand, and CSA
* A family-run, certified organic farm that grows more than 80 varieties of produce and grains.
* Goods are sold at their Lafayette Farm Stand in the Thomas Open Space Barn.
* Receive a weekly selection of just-picked, in-season produce through the farm’s community supported agriculture (CSA) program.

“Green” Products and Businesses

Zavy Green is a supplier of a wide variety of eco-friendly, healthy, and fair trade products. Join them for an Earth Day Celebration and The Great Cloth Diaper Change on April 22 from 10am-2pm.

Container Reclaimer is your source for recycled/reclaimed barrels, drums, buckets, pallets, boxes, and more. Download their free online tutorials and make your own compost barrel, aquaponic system, and more.

In 2016, Lafayette’s Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee (LESAC) honored 52 Lafayette businesses taking steps towards sustainability in four categories; energy, waste, water, and transportation. View the list of all 52 Lafayette Green Businesses and make a point to support their activities.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

By reusing household items, we keep them out of landfills. Visit these great Lafayette retailers:
* Sister Carmen Community Center Thrift Store
* Goodwill Thrift Store
* Treasures Upscale Consignment
* Threads Consignments
* Lafayette Collectibles and Flea Market
* Stone and Cottonwood
* Noble Treasures

* Lafayette Antiques and Home Décor
* Due South
* Tri Vintage and Wares

* Bare Boulder

More ways to celebrate Earth Week

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Charge your electric car at one of four municipal EV charger locations in Lafayette.

Bike to your favorite Lafayette restaurant, brewery, or retail store. Navigate safer, low-stress routes by utilizing the Lafayette Walk and Wheel Route Map .

Visit www.cityoflafayette.com/GoGreen to learn about sustainability resources and programs you can incorporate into you everyday habits.

Take advantage of great water conservation programs offered by the Lafayette Public Works Department;
* Indoor Water Audits
* Sprinkler Inspections
* Garden-In-A-Box
* Xeriscape Landscape Seminars
* High-efficiency Toilet Upgrade Program
* Turf Replacement Program

When residents shop in Lafayette, sales tax dollars are "invested" back into the community to help pay for parks and open space, public safety, streets, arts, library, recreation, and other important government services.

So go ahead - strengthen your community and shop Lafayette first!

Follow the Invest in Lafayette Facebook page to learn about local businesses, promotions, and special offers.