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Nina Waysdorf

Sustainability Tip: Celebrate Plastic Free July!

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Jul 14, 2022 11:27:12 AM

July is a great month. It’s the peak of summer, prime time for camping, the wildflowers are popping and the trails are calling. July is also a wonderful month to join in a global movement to create a..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

Sustainability Tip: Recycling while Travelling

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Mar 14, 2022 2:05:52 PM

If you’re here in Eagle County visiting, or have recently taken a trip, you may have been confused to find that recycling rules can be different from place to place. Within Eagle County there are..

Topics: Sustainability Tips

How to Recycle your Christmas Tree in Eagle County

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Dec 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM

As pine, spruce, and fir trees hold the spotlight during the holiday season, they also play a less festive role in our waste streams. Each year, an estimated, an estimated 25 million to 30 million..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Recycling, Leave No Trace, Zero Waste

Sustainability Tips: Reduce Your Waste this Holiday Season

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Dec 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM

The holidays come with some sustainability challenges. Stanford University reports that, Americans throw away about 25% more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Consider all the..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Composting, Recycling, Leave No Trace, Zero Waste

Is Recycling Different in Eagle County and Why?

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Aug 19, 2020 10:30:00 AM

If you’re in Eagle County visiting, have recently taken a trip, or even just reminiscing on the good old days when we were able to travel more freely, you may have been confused to find that..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Zero Waste

Reminder: Keep Your Waste Safe During COVID-19

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Aug 11, 2020 10:04:00 AM

COVID-19 has led to many shifts in our day to day lives, including how we handle our trash. While many of us are working away from the office and schools and generally staying home, there has been a..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Zero Waste

Sustainability Planning Workshop

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Jun 18, 2020 4:00:00 PM

Virtually attend this workshop no matter how long your business or organization has been involved with the Actively Green Program, but make sure to attend this workshop if your business has been in..

Topics: Actively Green, Center For Sustainability

Give your garden some extra love by adding compost

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on May 19, 2020 9:41:00 AM

As the weather starts to get warmer and our frosts get fewer and fewer, many of you are likely thinking about starting your gardens for the summer. And as you might have some extra time at home..

Topics: Forever Green, Sustainability Tips, Composting

Properly dispose of tissues and wipes during COVID-19 pandemic

Sustainability Tip: Properly Dispose of Waste During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted by Nina Waysdorf on Mar 31, 2020 7:00:00 AM

Many of you are likely working extra hard to keep your families and communities safe, clean and healthy. For many, that means cleaning hands and surfaces more frequently, staying home and maintaining..

Topics: Sustainability Tips