Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog

Ford Sanger

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Ford first came to colorful Colorado for college and to strengthen his relationship with the environment. A graduate of the University of Denver, Ford received his Bachelor’s degree in geography with minors in sustainability and international studies. During his time in college Ford participated in a wide range of extracurricular activities as well as international research and travel programs in places like Tanzania, India, Nicaragua, and Mexico.

Sustainability Tip: What You Can Do With Your Own Compost?

Posted by Ford Sanger on Aug 6, 2018 11:06:41 AM

Common Uses for Home Compost Did you know that the US military uses compost at more than 30 munition sites across the country to remediate munition-contaminated soils? You too can reap the benefits..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Composting

Backyard Compost Turn Browns and Greens into Gold

Sustainability Tip: With Composting Turn Browns & Greens Into Gold

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jul 30, 2018 4:00:16 PM

Why Compost Rather Than Landfill? Did you know that a 2018 study sponsored by Eagle County Solid Waste and Recycling found that 37.4 percent of the waste going into the Eagle County landfill is..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Composting

High Enviornmental Cost of Making Blue Jeans Sustainable Clothing

Sustainability Tips: Purchasing Sustainable Clothing

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jul 23, 2018 11:33:03 AM

Did you know that it takes more than 900 gallons of water to produce one pair of blue jeans? Given that Americans drink on average 105 ounces of water per day, the amount of water needed to produce a..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips: Reduce Your Plastic Packaging

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jul 18, 2018 8:28:58 AM

The amount of plastic film and wrap produced annually could shrink-wrap the state of Texas. Much of this is packaging from products we order and buy. (Source: Rubicon Global) ..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips: Household Cleaning Supplies

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jul 11, 2018 11:54:16 AM

Did you know that according to the EPA, the air indoors is typically 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air quality? This is often due to the cleaning products we use indoors and their effects..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tips: When Recycling Plastics Not All Numbers are Created Equal

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jul 5, 2018 7:38:00 AM

Did you know that the number inside the recycling symbol is actually used to identify the type of material? It doesn’t ensure the items are recyclable, but rather lets you know the type of plastic..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Recycling

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Sustainability Tips: More Fun & Less Waste at your Holiday Picnic or BBQ

Posted by Ford Sanger on Jun 28, 2018 7:49:00 AM

Did you know Americans toss out enough paper & plastic cups, forks and spoons every year to circle the equator 300 times? (Source: Northern Colorado Disposal) Here are some tips from Walking..

Topics: Sustainability Tips