🌱 Boulder Rethinks Plastic Bag Fee + Final Phase Of Deconstruction

Hello, everybody. It's Tuesday in Boulder and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go...

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Tuesday's weather: Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 90 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Final phase of deconstruction of the Boulder Community Health Hospital happening now. Boulder has been focused on redesigning the former site of the hospital, with an eye on reusing as much of the material on the site as possible. In this final phase, the Pavilion building will be left standing and will be renovated for future city office use. (Boulder)
2. Boulder plans to rework its disposable bag fee. Colorado's new law will allow Boulder to develop a systemic program that will cut the flow of plastic consumption in Boulder — including reducing the use of plastic items like single-use bags and takeout containers. (Yahoo!)
3. With NOAA currently doing a heat island study in Boulder, maybe this could be a solution in the future? Los Angeles is working to combat heat islands by applying a solar-reflecting paint on roads in hopes of cooling off temperatures. The GAF Cool Community Project is painting roads, parking lots, and even playgrounds with epoxy acrylic paint. (EcoWatch)
4. COVID-19 booster shot campaign ramping up this fall. After Labor Day, promoting communities get vaccinated with the next round of coronavirus booster shots, which will be available to those 12 and older. Less than half of Colorado's population has gotten fully vaccinated. (CPR)
5. The City of Boulder is working on its 2023 budget plan. Boulder's 2023 budget is a reflection of the priorities that have been expressed by the community and city council. The $513.5 million price tag is based on a steady rise in sales tax revenue. If you're interested in where the money is going, here's a deeper dive. (Boulder)

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Today in Boulder:

• AVID family picnic: Boulder High School (5 p.m.)
• Back-to-school night: New Vista High School. (5:30 p.m.)
• BOCO Commissioner Community Meeting: Updates on Gross Reservoir at CCCIA Community Center. (5:30-7 p.m.)
• Online Conversations: In English Tuesday Evening (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a place to road-trip in Colorado? The Colorado National Monument should be at the top of your list. Rim Rock Drive is a 23-mile winding roadway that takes you through one of the most stunning national parks in the country. (Visit Colorado)
• Dunkin' is raising a cup to Colorado teachers. On Sept. 1, in celebration of educators, teachers can head into any Dunkin' location and get a free medium hot or iced coffee. Guests can also submit nominations for one lucky teacher to win free coffee for a year. The sweepstakes website will not go live until the contest starts. (Dunkin')

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That's it for today. See you all Wednesday morning for another edition of the Boulder Daily — Brad K. Evans

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