Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog

Kimberly Schlaepfer

Kimberly Schlaepfer is the Climate Action Collaborative Project Manager for Eagle County. Kimberly works daily to ensure implementation of the goals written out in the Climate Action Plan.

Eagle County Drawdown Project

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Mar 5, 2020 11:36:00 AM

At the Getting to Zero: From Radical to Rational event in January (watch the recording below), the speaker Professor Rob Davies laid out a distressing scene. We are exploiting our planets resources..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Climate Action Plan

Sustainability Tips: Catching the Bus to the Hill

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Dec 3, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Ski season is finally back! As are the traffic jams and parking nightmares that can often be associated with big powder days. This year, rather than hopping in your car to ride for the day, try the..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

Electric Vehicles Incentives, Rebates, and Grants ENDING SOON

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Oct 3, 2018 1:56:43 PM

Time is running out to get a great deal on EVs and Charging Stations! There is A LOT of activity happening at a federal, state, regional, and local level to promote the sale and install of electric..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Electric Vehicles

Composting with Bears - Steps to Keep Your Compost Bear-Free

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Aug 2, 2018 11:24:49 AM

It doesn't have to be bad news bears when it comes to compost One of the biggest barriers for local residents in Eagle County to start their own backyard compost pile, is the concern over attracting..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Composting

The Bookworm of Edwards - Purchasing for the Planet

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Jul 16, 2018 3:20:39 PM

The Bookworm of Edwards is a local book and coffee shop providing a wonderful and inviting atmosphere to eat, meet, and read all while enjoying delicious snacks and beverages. But not only is this..

Topics: Actively Green, Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips

Don't be idle when it comes to idling

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Jun 4, 2018 8:17:00 AM

Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car waiting to pick up a friend or letting your car warm up, engine running, heat cranked and music blasting? We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve..

Topics: Climate Action Collaborative